The United States government has announced plans to withdraw funding from Gavi, the global vaccine alliance that supports immunization efforts in developing nations, including Nigeria. The move, which is part of a broader effort to cut funding to international aid programs, has sparked widespread concern among global health experts. Gavi, which receives an estimated $300
The United Nations (UN) has raised concerns over the future of global child survival interventions, warning that funding shortages and inadequate policy support could undermine the progress made in reducing child mortality and stillbirths worldwide. This warning follows the latest reports from the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), which reveal that
In a significant step towards bolstering diplomatic ties, Nigeria and Spain have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering political consultations and expanding cooperation across key sectors. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers, emphasizing that overstaying their visa can lead to severe consequences, including a permanent ban from re-entering the country. According to the US Mission in Nigeria, consular officers have full access to an individual’s entire immigration history, making it impossible to dodge sanctions for
In a groundbreaking achievement, Dangote Refinery has successfully shipped 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States, defying the odds amidst Nigeria’s ongoing petrol trade crisis. According to reports, six vessels carrying the jet fuel arrived at US ports this month, with another vessel, Hafnia Andromeda, set to arrive at the Everglades terminal
Libya has come under renewed criticism over its treatment of visiting football teams following allegations of mistreatment of the South Sudan national football team at the airport. This latest controversy emerges just a year after Libya faced sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for similar misconduct. In October 2024, Libya held Nigeria’s Super
Ednaldo Rodrigues has been re-elected as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) after receiving unanimous support from the country’s football authorities. His reappointment was confirmed on Monday, with no opposition in the race following the withdrawal of former football star Ronaldo. Rodrigues will serve until 2030, backed by all 27 regional federations and the
A significant number of unclaimed estates in the United Kingdom hold untold stories of African migration, wealth, and lost family connections. These estates, belonging to individuals who died without a will or identifiable next of kin, include properties and savings, with a notable portion linked to Nigerians and other African-born individuals. The UK government’s regularly
Istanbul’s embattled mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been officially nominated as the presidential candidate for the 2028 elections by the main opposition party, CHP, according to a party spokesperson. This nomination follows a period of intense political turmoil, marked by Imamoglu’s arrest, detention, and removal from his mayoral position, which the opposition has condemned as a
Two US-based Nigerians, Solomon Aluko and Nosakhare Nobore, along with four accomplices, face up to 62 years in prison after being arraigned in a New York court for allegedly defrauding the US government of $50 million. Fraud SchemeAccording to a US Department of Justice document, the suspects engaged in a cheque fraud scheme, using stolen
