World News California varsities students launch hunger strike to protest Gaza starvation May 12, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso 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 the ongoing humanitarian crisis in…
World News Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin on peace talks May 12, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso 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 hopes for a potential breakthrough…
Health NAFDAC boss urges varsities, pharma firms to develop local medicines, vaccines May 12, 2025 Helen Okechukwu 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 to work together to create…
UK Immigration News & Updates UK NEWS Starmer vows to slash immigration numbers amid farage pressure May 12, 2025 Fatimah Idera 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 cohesion and prioritise investment in…
World News Hamas to release final American hostages held in Gaza Tuesday May 12, 2025 Fatimah Idera 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 captured on October 7, 2023.…
Nigeria News IPOB declares 12hrs lockdown May 30 May 12, 2025 Damilola 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 the country on May 30,…
UK NEWS Foreign students may be required to leave the UK if they fail to secure a graduate-level job May 12, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi 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 eligible for citizenship—unless they can…
World News Trump to reduce drug prices by 80% May 12, 2025 Damilola 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 Pharmaceutical prices will be reduced,…
World News US to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% for 90 days May 12, 2025 Damilola 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 both sides seek a more…
UK NEWS US-China trade talks boost oil prices May 12, 2025 Fatimah Idera 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 sentiment, suggesting a potential resolution…
