The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing healthcare workforce shortage, revealing that the country currently has only about 66,000 licensed doctors serving a population estimated at more than 230 million people. According to the global health body, Nigeria would require approximately 400,000 doctors to meet internationally recommended healthcare standards, highlighting the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), following a Justice Department announcement outlining a settlement framework that includes the creation of a multi-billion-dollar compensation fund. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the agreement involves establishing a $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate individuals…
China has expressed readiness to deepen military communication and strengthen trust with the United States, emphasizing the importance of stable defense relations between the two global powers. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, Jiang Bin, made the statement on Monday while responding to questions from the media regarding recent interactions between the leaders…
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced a new family law regulation that outlines rules governing marriage, divorce, guardianship, and child marriage under its interpretation of Islamic law. The newly approved 31-article decree, titled Principles of Separation Between Spouses, was signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in Afghanistan’s official gazette. According to…
The Nigerian military has dismissed reports suggesting that foreign soldiers directly participated in the operation that led to the elimination of notorious terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. According to the Defence Headquarters, the mission was executed entirely by Nigerian troops, with no foreign boots deployed on Nigerian soil during the operation. The clarification was made…
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a joint military operation involving U.S. forces and the Nigerian Armed Forces successfully eliminated a senior ISIS commander during a mission carried out on Friday. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the coordinated operation targeted and killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the…
British-Nigerian politician Celia Hibbert has been elected as the leader of Reform UK in Wolverhampton, marking a notable political milestone within the city’s local government. Hibbert announced the development on Wednesday through her social media platforms, revealing that she was unanimously elected to lead the party on Wolverhampton City Council. Her appointment also means she…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described China as America’s most significant geopolitical challenge, while also calling it the most important relationship Washington must carefully manage in the current global climate. Rubio made the remarks ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Trump’s ongoing…
Charles III has announced plans to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the United Kingdom, describing the practice as harmful and abusive as part of the new government’s legislative agenda. The proposed legislation, known as the Conversion Practices Bill, was included in the first King’s Speech under the new Labour government, signaling renewed efforts to outlaw…
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host two major African football events — the 2026 CAF Awards and the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The approval was confirmed in a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting held during the…
