World News US cuts $60m in Harvard funding amid antisemitism allegations May 20, 2025 Fatimah Idera The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing the institution’s failure to address antisemitic harassment and ethnic discrimination on campus.…
World News UN warns of operational strain amid deepening global funding shortfall May 20, 2025 Damilola The United Nations is facing a severe cash crunch that has forced it to implement hiring freezes, cut services, and scale back spending, as member states fall behind on their…
Health Temporary ban on sachet alcohol valid till December 31 – NAFDAC May 19, 2025 Damilola The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained its standpoint on the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate…
Politics Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan writes IGP, accuses Akpabio of tarnishing her image May 19, 2025 Damilola The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, claiming that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, orchestrated “a coordinated smear campaign” targeted…
World News How 34,000 Nigerians become U.S. citizens in two years May 19, 2025 Damilola More than 34,000 Nigerians officially became citizens of the United States through naturalisation between 2020 and 2022, according to fresh data published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).…
World News US VP Vance, Rubio received by Pope Leo XIV at Vatican May 19, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso In a symbolic step toward resetting strained ties with the Vatican, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday to open…
World News UK’s largest gas storage facility faces shutdown May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Britain’s largest gas storage facility, Rough, is facing potential closure unless the government agrees to help fund its £2 billion redevelopment. The facility, owned by Centrica, represents half of the…
World News Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Former President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
World News Trump’s Treasury Secretary blames Biden for US credit downgrade May 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has attributed the United States of America's losing its top credit rating to Joe Biden's policies.
Sports Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim U-20 AFCON bronze May 19, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Nigeria claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday. The third-place…
