The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability…

The UK government has announced a 31% increase in the maintenance fees requirements for international students applying for student visas. According to the Home Office, students planning to study in London will now need to show proof of £1,483 per month, while those studying outside of London must provide evidence of £1,136 per month to cover their living expenses. This marks a notable increase from the previous rates of £1,334…

Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man who spent nearly 20 years on death row in Indonesia, has been finally released from the prison. Ihejirika, who was 31 years old when arrested in 2004 for smuggling heroin, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment. However, his sentence was later escalated to the death penalty, leaving him on the brink of execution in one of the world’s harshest drug enforcement countries. Ihejirika’s case caught…

In a groundbreaking moment for the commercial space industry, billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX’s Sarah Gillis exited their spacecraft hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, completing the first commercial spacewalk—a feat previously reserved for government astronauts. The Polaris Dawn mission marked a historic leap forward in privately funded space exploration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for private companies in the space sector. Isaacman, 41, who personally funded the…

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability. Mr. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated on Thursday that during the private meeting, the president highlighted the longstanding and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The statement noted that this private meeting was their first since they last met…

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has drawn a striking comparison between the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ajayi referred to Obi as Nigeria’s version of Trump, highlighting their similarities in political rhetoric and appeal. Trump, a former politician, media personality, and businessman, served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.…

Manchester, U.K. — In a case that has shocked the community and raised troubling questions about responsibility and care, Ruth Auta, a 28-year-old NHS nurse, has been sentenced to three years in prison for leaving her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele, unattended while she worked a shift, resulting in the baby’s death. Auta, a single mother and nurse at Royal Bolton Hospital, left Joshua in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, electrified the stage in Ethiopia as the country welcomed the New Year of 2017. Ethiopia follows its own ancient calendar, which is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As of September 2024 in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia is in the year 2017. The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on…

Nigerian musician Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has addressed the viral claims circulating on social media regarding her alleged pregnancy by American rapper Future. Tems was a guest on a recent edition of The Breakfast Club podcast, where she discussed her music, tour, and the rise of Afrobeats. During the interview, she was asked about the most outrageous rumor she had ever heard about herself. In 2023, rumors circulated…

In a high-stakes debate that could shape the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange over immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and leadership styles. The event marked their first-ever face-to-face showdown, and it delivered fireworks as both candidates made their cases to an American public deeply divided ahead of the November 5 election. Policy vs. Personality The…

London, UK — Prince Harry is set to receive a substantial inheritance from the late Queen Mother as he celebrates his 40th birthday on September 15. Reports indicate that the Duke of Sussex will benefit significantly from a trust fund established by his great-grandmother. The Queen Mother, when she was ninety-four in 1994, set up the trust, which is said to have allocated approximately £19 million—about two-thirds of her wealth…

Lagos Nigeria, Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the Nigerian government’s handling of femicide cases. Femicide is defined as the killing of a woman or girl, particularly by a man, driven by gender-based violence often rooted in misogynistic beliefs and attitudes. On Thursday, the global human rights organization took to its X page to express its discontent with the Nigerian government’s response to the murder of Christianah Idowu, a…