By Fatimah Idera US stock markets fell today on Wall Street as Donald Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wine, cognac, and alcoholic drinks imported from Europe. The S&P 500 lost 1.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed down 2% after resuming its decline from the heavy losses suffered earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1.3% as concerns grew that the US tariff war…

A yet-to-be-identified young lady was reported to have jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront in Lagos State, resulting in her death despite rescue efforts. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, and despite efforts of marine police officers stationed in the area who swiftly responded to the emergency, and undertook a fervent rescue operation, she unfortunately…

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Bulama Abdulrahman to seven years in prison without an option of fine for posing as an auctioneer authorized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to sell forfeited properties. Justice Nasiru Saminu convicted Abdulrahman on one of the two charges brought against him, which involved obtaining N35 million under false pretences. The prosecution, led by EFCC counsel Musa Isah, presented three witnesses,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria is set to collaborate with the United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation to restore degraded lands and transform agricultural practices in vulnerable ecological zones. During a meeting yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Zander Corporation’s management team led by Lord Raymond Benedict Asquith, the 3rd Earl of Oxford and Asquith OBE, Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to afforestation as a key strategy…

In commemoration of World Kidney Day, Edesili Anani, wife of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigerians to prioritize their kidney health by undergoing regular medical check-ups and adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Mrs Okpebholo emphasised that the kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating waste, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining overall well-being. She stressed the importance of proactive health measures to prevent kidney-related ailments. “I encourage Nigerians, especially women, to…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has written to the state House of Assembly again, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 budget to the House for consideration and approval on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The governor, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, recalled his earlier attempt to present the budget on March 12, which was unsuccessful after he…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a harsh critique of his successor, Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, calling it the worst in Nigeria’s democratic history. He has also expressed concern that the current government under President Bola Tinubu is following a similar path of misgovernance and corruption, potentially surpassing Buhari’s record. Obasanjo’s comments were made in the first chapter of his newly released book, “Nigeria: Past and Future.” The book, which Obasanjo…

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to admonish the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, following comments attributed to him regarding the Ijaw people. The INC issued the appeal after Wike allegedly described the Ijaw as “a minority of minorities” in Rivers and other South-South states, except Bayelsa. In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, the INC’s National Publicity Secretary,…

Measles cases in Europe have surged by 100% over the past year, with 127,350 reported in 2024, marking the highest number since 1997, according to a joint statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF on Thursday, MArch 13. Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, described the rise as “a wake-up call.” He highlighted the serious consequences of measles, which can lead to complications such as pneumonia,…

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, has strongly criticised the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, dismissing her petition to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) as “dead on arrival.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, March 13, Ibrahim responded to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s escalation of her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which she had taken to the international stage at a UN forum hosted by the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of over N700 billion to Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2025, with universities set to receive N2.8 billion each. The approval was announced by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday, March 13. Echono detailed the allocation structure, confirming that 91.08% of…

By Alade Adisa Following the outbreak of diphtheria in parts of Lagos State, the management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, is set to distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its staff. This decision comes as several cases of the disease have been referred to the hospital for treatment. Additionally, the hospital has announced plans to enforce the mandatory wearing of face masks for both staff and…