Health Chikungunya outbreak hits La Réunion, Mayotte after nearly 20-years May 14, 2025 Helen Okechukwu A major outbreak of chikungunya virus has struck La Réunion, with over 47,500 confirmed cases and 12 related deaths as of 4 May, 2025. The island, a French territory in…
Economy Nigeria’s economy expands despite inflation, says World Bank May 14, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.6% in the last quarter of 2024, showing signs of strong recovery. The World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, says the country’s business sector…
World News Qatar airways buys $200 billion 160 Boeing jets May 14, 2025 Fatimah Idera Qatar signed a significant deal with Boeing during President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf Arab country. According to Trump, the agreement is worth $200 billion and includes the purchase…
UK NEWS UK University Vice Chancellor suspended over financial misappropriation May 14, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton, has suspended its Vice Chancellor, Professor George Holmes, following a series of ‘serious’ allegations that have prompted an…
Health 9 MERS-Cov cases reported in Saudi Arabia, 2 dead May 14, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The WHO has urged the people of Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant over the recent outbreak of Middle East respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-Cov) in the country.
Nigeria News Lagos police arrest ex-convict for attempted robbery May 14, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old male ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi, for an alleged attempted robbery in the state. Oluwaseyi had been released from prison…
Health Working more than 52 hours weekly may alter brain May 14, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A new study has found that regularly working more than 52 hours a week could alter the structure of your brain, potentially impairing areas responsible for memory, problem-solving, and emotional…
UK NEWS UK lawmaker Lowe escapes charges over alleged threats May 14, 2025 Fatimah Idera British prosecutors have decided not to bring any charges against former Reform UK party lawmaker Rupert Lowe.
World News Trump meets Syrian president, urges ties with Isreal May 14, 2025 Fatimah Idera U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. This meeting marked a significant turn of events for Syria as it struggles to…
World News Mali Junta dissolves parties, bans gatherings in democracy crackdown May 14, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In a sweeping move that further consolidates military control, Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goïta, signed a decree on Tuesday dissolving all political parties and banning any political gatherings across…
