The Nigerian government has finalized arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Israel and Iran as crisis between the two nations escalate with incessant bombings. The arrangements of the Nigerian government was communicated on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025, signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The statement read: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that following the escalation of the crisis between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran, the Federal Government is finalizing arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in both countries. “All affected Nigerian citizens…
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Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s biggest bank by Tier-1 Capital, has assured shareholders and investors of its readiness to satisfy all relevant conditions to exit the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulatory forbearance by June 30, 2025. The bank also expressed confidence in meeting shareholders’ dividend expectations in the 2025 financial year. The clarification comes on the back of heightened scrutiny of Nigerian banks’ capital health following the new CBN directive that suspends dividend payments and tightens oversight for banks with outstanding forbearance-related loans or breaches of the Single Obligor Limit (SOL). In a statement presented to the Nigeria Exchange (NGX)…
A doctor in Florida, in the United States of America (USA), has successfully performed surgery on a cancer patient located thousands of miles away in Angola, Africa, using a robot. Vipul Patel, Medical Director of the Global Robotic Institute at Advent Health in Orlando, conducted a prostatectomy—surgery that removes part or all of the prostate—on Fernando da Silva from Angola, as reported by ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025. Da Silva, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March, and in June, Patel used transcontinental robotic telesurgery to remove the cancerous tissue. Prostate cancer…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of 17 nominees for confirmation to oversee critical institutions in Rivers State, including the Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, and the Local Government Service Commission. The exercise, which was conducted by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Oversight of Emergency Rule in Rivers State, is being led by Senate Leader and Chairman of the committee, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central). According to Bamidele, all nominees had gone through the constitutionally required asset declarations with the Code of Conduct Bureau and were cleared by both the Department of State Services, DSS, and…
\ The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 72 lawyers for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2025. This was disclosed in a public notice signed by the LPPC Secretary and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025. The list, published ahead of the final interview stage, consists of 57 advocate applicants and 15 academics, shortlisted in line with the committee’s guidelines. Advocate Applicants: Theophilus Esan Kolawole, Esq Fedude Zimughan, Esq Ernest Chik Wendu Ikeji, Esq Victor Esiri Akpoguma, Esq Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze, Esq Akintola Wilson Adewale,…
The English Premier League(EPL) on the morning of Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 published the fixture list for the 2025/2026 season. Manchester United will host Arsenal in what will be a blockbuster start to the new campaign. The Red Devils will be looking to start strong after finishing 15th last term, while the Gunners hope that they finally win the title after ending runners-up three years in a row. In other games, champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth, Manchester City are away at Wolves and Chelsea take on Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The new Premier League season will kick off on Friday,…
Juventus have commenced talks to sign Victor Osimhen, according to La Gazetta dello Sport. The Old Lady are looking to bolster their squad with three new signings ahead of the 2025/26 season. Osimhen is Juventus’ number one choice in attack. The Super Eagles striker rejected Igor Tudor’s side earlier in the summer. According to La Gazetta dello Sport, Juventus have resumed talks with his representatives in recent days. The Bianconeri will need to negotiate a transfer fee with Napoli as the €75 million release clause in the striker’s contract is only for club’s outside Italy . Al-Hilal remain keen on…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has raised concerns over the apparent inclusion of all ECOWAS member states in a new wave of United States visa restrictions, describing the policy as a significant barrier to trade, diplomacy, and regional prosperity. Speaking at the opening of the 54th Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial Level in Abuja on Wednesday, Tuggar warned that such restrictions could stifle efforts to deepen US-West Africa relations, particularly at a time when the region is…
Irish authorities have commenced excavation at a site in Tuam, County Galway, believed to contain the remains of nearly 800 infants who died at a Catholic-run institution for unmarried mothers. According to Sky News on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025, the site, formerly home to the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, was operated by an order of Catholic nuns between 1925 and 1961. The facility catered to unmarried pregnant women, many of whom were victims of rape or sexual abuse and were forced to give up their babies after delivery. Local historian, Catherine Corless, who brought the case to national…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate in Lagos Island Local Government in the coming Lagos council elections, Prince Taiwo Oyekan has paid homage to the foremost Lagos King, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu at his Idunganran palace on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025. The visit follows the official presentation of APC flag to Prince Oyekan by the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi at its secretariat, Acme road, Ogba, Lagos. Welcoming the APC chairmanship candidate, Oba Akiolu offered royal blessings for Prince Oyekan. The royal father however charged Prince Oyekan…