The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, has assured Seyi Makinde that members of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs will give full support to its newly inaugurated chairman, Rashidi Ladoja. Alao gave the assurance in a statement released in Ibadan on Sunday, following the governor’s visit to his palace in Orile-Igbon, Surulere Local Government Area, on Friday. He thanked Makinde for the visit and declared that council members across the five zones of the state, Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa, were solidly behind the new leadership. Governor Makinde had on Thursday inaugurated the council after a 15-year hiatus,…
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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the Super Eagles for securing a third-place victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Akpabio commended the Eagles on Sunday in Abuja, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Eseme Eyiboh. “On behalf of my family, constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Super Eagles on their outstanding achievement in securing the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,”he said He said that the match against the Pharaoh’s of Egypt was…
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Zamfara Chapter, on Saturday sensitized representatives of farmers’ associations in the state on the utilization of agricultural insurance. The sensitization programme was organized in collaboration with a political organization in the state known as the Yazeed Project. The event, themed “Securing the Future of Agriculture through Partnership and Protection,” was aimed at promoting insured and resilient agricultural practices among farmers. The Manager of the NAIC office in Zamfara, Mr. Auwal Haruna, said the programme was designed to shift farmers from traditional practices to insured operations, providing a safety net against inherent agricultural risks. Haruna…
Stakeholders have intensified efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change through sensitization and demonstrations of clean cooking technologies at a market fair in Abuja. The Sensitization and Demonstration of Clean Cooking Technologies was organized by the Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cooking in collaboration with other partners on Saturday. The Country Director of Nigeria Solar Sister, Ms. Chioma Ome, said eliminating unhealthy cooking practices was crucial to protecting public health and reducing the impact of climate change. According to her, the adoption of efficient cooking stoves significantly reduces environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. “The use of efficient cooking stoves…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has tightened rules on the use of photographs in immigration applications. Thus, ending the reuse of older images and eliminating self-submitted photos to strengthen identity verification. Under the new policy, USCIS will no longer reuse photographs taken more than three years ago. This sharply reduces a previous allowance that permitted photo reuse for up to a decade. The agency has also stopped accepting photographs uploaded directly by applicants. Requiring instead that images be captured by USCIS or authorized biometric service providers. USCIS said the change reflects concerns that older photographs no longer reliably represent applicants’ current…
The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. According to the government, the subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy, and robotics. This move is part of the state’s broader strategy to align education with 21st-century demands by equipping students with real-world skills that can enhance their employability and innovation capacity. At the launch event in Awka, Chairperson of the Post-Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, said the new curriculum reflects a shift towards more…
The United States has committed up to $792 million over five years to support Malawi’s healthcare system under a new bilateral cooperation agreement that signals a fundamental rethink of how Washington delivers global health assistance in Africa. The deal sits within a broader $936 million cooperation framework that combines US funding with increased Malawian domestic investment, underscoring a move away from donor-led service delivery towards shared responsibility and long-term system sustainability. According to a statement issued by the United States Department of State on January 14, the agreement reflects Washington’s push to rewire global health funding around national ownership, stricter accountability and…
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced plans to impose a 10 per cent tariff on imports from eight European countries, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland, citing their opposition to American control of Greenland. Trump warned that the levy would rise to 25 per cent on June 1 if the United States does not secure a “Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” He said the tariffs were in response to recent visits to Greenland by officials from Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and “general opposition” to his efforts to acquire the semi autonomous Danish…
OpenAI has announced that it will be rolling out advertisements in ChatGPT, beginning with a test in the coming weeks. According to the company’s X post on Friday, the test will begin in the U.S., targeting free users and subscribers on the low-cost Go plan, while Pro, Business, and Enterprise users will continue to enjoy an ad-free experience. The move marks a major shift in how the AI platform generates revenue. According to the company, the ads will be tested with users on the company’s free tier and the lower-priced Go plan that it is now expanding globally. In a post on…
Canada has announced new immigration options to make it easier for international medical doctors to obtain permanent residence in the country. The update was disclosed in a post by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The move aims to strengthen Canada’s healthcare system by attracting more qualified doctors to work across provinces and territories. According to IRCC, the new framework gives medical doctors five options to obtain permanent residence through Express Entry and regional, provincial, and territorial programs, and they also introduced a faster process allowing them to begin working while their immigration applications are being processed. “faster 14-day work permit processing…