Extreme Heat Emerges as Top Health Concern for World Cup Officials in the U.S.
As the FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, public health officials are monitoring for a range of potential health threats, from infectious diseases and food-borne illnesses to sexually transmitted infections. However, experts say the most immediate danger facing players, teams and fans may be far more familiar: extreme heat. Health authorities in several […]
PDP Fields Iyabo Obasanjo for Ogun Central Senate Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has officially welcomed former senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello back into its ranks and presented her with the party’s ticket for the Ogun Central Senatorial District ahead of the next general election. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo represented Ogun Central in the Senate from 2007 to 2011 […]
FG Warns South Africa Over Anti-Nigerian Attacks
The Federal Government has indicated that Nigeria may consider stronger measures against South Africa if the continued harassment of its citizens persists, with the National Assembly expected to play a key role in determining any future response. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the government is currently engaging South African authorities through diplomatic channels […]
Diezani Wins Legal Battle as UK Court Dismisses Bribery Case
Former Petroleum Minister and ex-OPEC president, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of bribery charges by a United Kingdom court after a lengthy trial that lasted five months. According to her defence team, Alison-Madueke was cleared of six counts of bribery by Southwark Crown Court in London on June 17, bringing an end to a high-profile […]
Guinea-Bissau, UNA Seal Deal for National Carrier Air Bissau
A major aviation partnership has been sealed as United Nigeria Airlines has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to establish a new national airline, Air Bissau. The agreement, signed in Bissau, marks the beginning of a joint initiative aimed at strengthening the West African nation’s air […]
G7 Leaders Confront Economic Fallout of Iran War as Inflation and Energy Costs Rise
Leaders of the world’s leading economies are expected to focus on rising inflation, higher energy costs and slowing growth when they meet in France on Wednesday, as the economic consequences of the recent conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to ripple across global markets. The discussions come after oil prices surged by […]
Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Faces Life Sentence as Victims’ Families Prepare to Speak
Convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to be sentenced on Wednesday, with the possibility that he could address the court before receiving multiple life sentences for a series of murders that terrorized Long Island for nearly two decades. At a court hearing in April, Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of seven […]
Senate Cuts Recess Short Over Worsening Insecurity
Nigeria’s worsening security challenges have forced the Senate to cut short its recess, with lawmakers summoned for an emergency plenary to address pressing national issues, particularly the escalating insecurity across the country. In a notice issued by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, senators were directed to reconvene at the Senate Chamber on June […]
Adeleke Launches Re-Election Campaign, Dismisses Ballot Exclusion Fears
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally flagged off his re-election campaign in Osogbo, expressing confidence that he will remain on the ballot for the 2026 governorship election despite concerns arising from the Federal High Court’s deregistration of five political parties. Speaking at the campaign launch, which also featured the defection of supporters of former […]
Naira Remains 25.6% Undervalued Despite FX Reforms — IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the naira remains undervalued by 25.6 per cent despite ongoing foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Nigerian government. In its latest Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, the IMF said its Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) model shows that the local currency is still trading below the […]
