The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno […]

The Government of Rwanda has announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium. The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced this on Monday. It has also ordered all of Belgium’s diplomats to leave its territory within 48 hours. The European country was accused of undermining Kigali during the Democratic Republic of […]

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship. In recent years China’s struggling national team has followed some other countries by turning to naturalised players, with limited impact on results. Also named in Branko Ivankovic’s 27-man squad is Liverpool-born former […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi side Al Nassr were on Monday, drawn against last season’s runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. Veteran former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo has won the UEFA Champions League five times but has never triumphed in Asia’s top club competition. The 40-year-old Portuguese […]

Global sportswear giant PUMA has signed a major agreement with the Premier League, becoming the league’s Official Ball Supplier from the 2025/26 season. This partnership marks a significant step in PUMA’s strategy to elevate its brand and solidify its reputation in the world of elite football. Announced on Monday, the deal will see PUMA provide […]

Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more “intensity” into the Three Lions. The German’s appointment as the third foreign manager to take charge of England has raised the pressure on Tuchel to deliver a first major trophy since 1966 at next year’s […]

Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has criticised his erstwhile Kaduna colleague, Nasir el-Rufai, for reportedly urging opposition politicians to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). el-Rufai, recently announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, imploring opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, […]

Former Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as JANDOR, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was disclosed yesterday at a briefing, stating that his decision was driven by his desire to contribute to the progress of Lagos State and his belief that unity among […]

United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, special envoy Steve Witkoff said, as Russia has yet to agree to a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Ukraine. “The two presidents are going to have a really good and positive discussion this week,” Witkoff said in an interview […]

21-year-old Sebastien Beauzile from Laurelton, Long Island, has become the first person in New York State to be cured of sickle cell anemia using the innovative Lyfgenia gene therapy. This pioneering treatment, administered at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, offers a beacon of hope for countless individuals battling this debilitating disease, Forbes reports on Sunday. Sickle […]

Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race on Sunday. Lamine Yamal struck in the 92nd minute and Ferran Torres in the 98th to help take the Catalans back top of the table after Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to […]

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has refuted claims that it opposed the recent reduction in the price Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen Heineken Lokpobiri, at the weekend, commended the NNPCL and TotalEnergies E&P […]