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Celtics beat Mavericks 106-99 to take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
2 mn read The Boston Celtics clinched a critical victory over the Dallas Mavericks, securing a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a final score of 106-99. Led by their star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the game. Jayson Tatum, breaking out of a recent scoring slump, led the […]
H5N1 Bird Flu cases increase to 92 in 12 countries – WHO
2 mn read The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided updates on the current situation regarding avian influenza virus (H5N1), highlighting both the spread of the virus among dairy herds and its implications for public health: 1. **Dairy Herds Affected**: The number of dairy herds affected by the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has increased significantly. As of the […]
LG autonomy: Supreme Court reserve judgement on FG’s suit against 36 govs
2 mn read The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved its judgment on a significant case regarding the autonomy of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country. The Federal Government, represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, initiated the suit seeking full autonomy for the 774 LGAs across Nigeria. The […]
Japa: 7 EU countries in need of doctors, nurses; offer visas to foreign healthcare workers
2 mn read Several European countries are facing critical shortages of doctors and nurses, prompting them to simplify work visa procedures to attract foreign healthcare professionals. According to a 2023 report from EURES (European Employment Services), countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, and Denmark are in urgent need of healthcare workers. The shortages are […]
How being an albino feels different when you live in Nigeria vs UK
2 mn read In his reflective opinion piece, Teejay Ameen shares his experiences living with albinism both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His narrative contrasts the societal perceptions and experiences he encountered in both countries. Ameen starts by describing a moment at a party in London where someone singled him out with the term “afin ni,” intending […]
A distinguished daughter of Delta – Oborevwori celebrates Okonjo-Iweala at 70
< 1 mn read Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State recently extended warm congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on her 70th birthday. In a statement conveyed by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised Dr. Okonjo-Iweala as a distinguished daughter of Delta State, specifically hailing her achievements as the […]
Footballers’ unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup
2 mn read The Professional Footballers’ Associations (PFA) of England and the UNFP of France have taken FIFA to court in Brussels, challenging FIFA’s decision to unilaterally set the timetable for the new Club World Cup scheduled for 2025. Here are the key points from the legal challenge: 1. **Legal Basis**: The PFA and UNFP argue that FIFA’s […]
Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Court shifts arraignment of ex-Gov Bello to June 27
2 mn read The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the planned arraignment of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, until June 27, due to the absence of the lead counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Kemi Pinhero, SAN. Here are the key details from the court proceedings: 1. **Reason […]
Micro pension records mixed fortune as contributions decline
2 mn read The micro pension scheme in Nigeria, designed to provide pension savings for low-income and informal sector workers, is facing challenges as economic hardships seem to be impacting contributions from participants. Here are the key points from the recent report by the National Pension Commission (PenCom): 1. **Decline in Contributions**: In the first quarter of 2024, […]
Shippers Council lists adverse impact of abandoned, delayed export cargoes
2 mn read The issue of abandoned or delayed export cargoes at Nigeria’s seaports, particularly Apapa Port, has significant economic implications according to Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC). Akutah highlighted several key points regarding the impact of these abandoned export containers: 1. **Economic Losses:** Exporters face adverse economic consequences when their cargoes […]