Health Jigawa begins health insurance enrolment for political appointees June 14, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Jigawa State Government has begun enrolling 400 political appointees into its health insurance scheme to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote universal health coverage. This was announced by Ismail Ibrahim,…
UK NEWS Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first black professor, dies at 85 June 14, 2025 Fatimah Idera Sir Geoff Palmer, a trailblazing scientist, human rights advocate, and Scotland’s first Black professor, has died at the age of 85. Sir Geoff was a long-standing figure at Heriot-Watt University…
UK NEWS Scottish Conservatives promises £650 million in tax cuts for Scotland June 14, 2025 Fatimah Idera The Scottish Conservatives have pledged £650 million in tax cuts, funded by a major shake-up of Scotland’s public sector, under plans to be unveiled at the party’s conference in Edinburgh.…
Sports Real Madrid sign teenage star Mastantuono from River Plate June 14, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Franco Mastantuono’s signature has been secured by Real Madrid from River Plate in a record-breaking €45m (£38.5m) transfer deal. The Spanish giants triggered the 17-year-old’s release clause, setting a new…
Sports FIA suspends Warwick over Verstappen penalty comments June 14, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi The FIA has suspended veteran steward and former Formula 1 driver Derek Warwick from officiating at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, following what it described as “unauthorised media comments” made…
Sports Pogba set for Monaco move after doping ban June 14, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Paul Pogba, the mercurial midfielder and World Cup winner, is on the verge of sealing a dramatic return to French football with AS Monaco, following the reduction of his doping…
Nigeria News Agriculture ministry calls for fasting, prayers over food crisis June 14, 2025 Friday Omosola In a bid to seek spiritual support for Nigeria’s ongoing battle with food insecurity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called on its staff to engage in…
Health Bowel cancer is rising in Nigeria – Is a lack of fibre hidden cause? June 14, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Bowel cancer rates are climbing in Nigeria and worldwide – and experts believe fibre deficiency may be fueling the trend. Colorectal cancer, once considered rare in Nigeria, is now becoming…
Sports King Charles honours David Beckham with Knighthood award June 14, 2025 Damilola King Charles III included Beckham on his birthday honours list on Friday, officially bestowing the title that many had expected would come sooner rather than later.
Nigeria News Court jails 7 Nigerians, orders deportation of four Filipinos over cybercrime offences June 14, 2025 Friday Omosola Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the deportation of four Filipino nationals convicted of cyber-related crimes. The judge also sentenced seven Nigerians for…
