In a shocking development that has sent ripples through America’s public health infrastructure, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has executed a sweeping staff reduction, terminating approximately 10,000 workers across multiple federal health agencies, according to reports from reliable sources. The extensive restructuring plan, which was announced by Health Secretary Robert
Switzerland has reported a significant increase in frozen Russian assets, which have climbed by nearly $2 billion over the past year to reach a staggering 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.4 billion), according to an official statement released yesterday by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).The substantial rise of 1.6 billion francs ($1.8 billion)
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, declaring that American military operations against the group will continue until they no longer pose a threat to international shipping routes.In a message posted on his Truth Social platform Monday, Trump delivered an ultimatum to the Iran-backed militants: “Stop shooting at US
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolence to Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake that has claimed more than 1,000 lives, according to information released by the Chinese foreign ministry.In his communication to Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing, President Xi expressed profound grief over the destruction and pledged China’s willingness to provide necessary
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
Reports have surfaced alleging the passing of Abisola “Bisola” Kola-Daisi (née Ajimobi), the eldest daughter of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, in the United Kingdom. As of now, these reports remain unverified, with no official confirmation from the Ajimobi family or authoritative sources. The public is advised to await an official
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
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has sounded the alarm over drastic cuts in US and European development aid, warning that millions of lives across the continent are at risk. Speaking on Thursday, Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, described the situation as a “total disaster” for Africa’s health sector. Kaseya
President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-held promise to his conservative base. The move, which aims to return control of education to individual states, has ignited a fierce national debate about the role of the federal government in education. “We’re gonna
