In a bold act of political resistance, around two dozen students from California State University campuses began a hunger strike on May 5 to protest […]
Month: May 2025
Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin on peace talks
In a bold diplomatic maneuver, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed direct, in-person peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this Thursday, escalating […]
NAFDAC boss urges varsities, pharma firms to develop local medicines, vaccines
The Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on Nigerian universities and pharmaceutical companies […]
Starmer vows to slash immigration numbers amid farage pressure
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to significantly reduce net migration over the next four years, citing the need for greater control to preserve social […]
Hamas to release final American hostages held in Gaza Tuesday
Hamas announced on Sunday its intention to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held in Gaza. Recall that Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, was […]
IPOB declares 12hrs lockdown May 30
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a 12-hour lockdown from 6 am to 6 pm in South East and South South states of […]
Foreign students may be required to leave the UK if they fail to secure a graduate-level job
Foreign students face deportation if they fail to secure graduate-level roles, and migrants to the United Kingdom may soon face a 10-year wait before becoming […]
Trump to reduce drug prices by 80%
United States President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to lower the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products. “Prescription Drug and […]
US to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% for 90 days
The United States and China have agreed to a temporary 30 per cent reduction in tariffs on each other’s goods, marking a 90-day reprieve as […]
US-China trade talks boost oil prices
Oil prices increased on Monday following positive remarks from both the US and China during weekend trade talks. The progress in negotiations had boosted market […]