The World Cup is coming. The whole world wants in. And for a while, it looked like Donald Trump’s immigration policies were going to turn the biggest football tournament on earth into the most expensive visa application process in history. Now — in a rare U-turn — the White House has blinked. Sort of. What…
The Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is spreading beyond the MV Hondius. As of 11 May, nine cases have been reported in total, including seven confirmed and two probable. But new cases are emerging as passengers return home — including Americans now in biocontainment facilities and a French woman who tested positive after landing in France….
Nigerian doctors, this one is for you. After months of anxiety, confusion, and some people literally being placed on administrative leave, the United States has done a quiet U-turn — and the news is very, very good. What Actually Happened? The United States resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign-trained doctors after quietly reversing…
The world of media has lost one of its most daring and controversial giants. Ted Turner, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed global television by introducing 24-hour news broadcasting, has died at the age of 87. And honey, what a life it was! A family spokesperson confirmed that Turner passed away on Wednesday at his home…
The Middle East just got dramatically more dangerous. Iran launched cruise missiles, drones and armed speed boats directly at US military forces in one of the world’s most important waterways. Here is everything you need to know — and why it matters for Nigeria. What Happened Iran launched a coordinated attack on US forces in…
This story is personal for every Nigerian living in Spain and Italy right now. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw American military forces from both countries — and the fallout is already shaking Europe to its core. GossipShop breaks down everything you need to know. What Trump Said Trump told reporters at the White…
Nigeria’s biggest fintech story of 2026 is here. OPay — the payment app millions of Nigerians use every day — is preparing to list on the United States stock market. And the numbers are staggering. What Is Happening OPay Digital Services is working with three of the world’s most powerful investment banks. Those banks are…
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja extended the work-from-home directive for civil servants from GL 12 and below until the end of March. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made the announcement in a statement issued by Mr Abdulganiyu Aminu, Director Press and Public Relations, office of the HOCSF….
A survey has found infection rates of COVID-19 to be higher among males than females in the country. Findings from the survey published on Monday also show higher infection rates among urban residents than rural residents. The household seroprevalence survey was conducted by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Nigeria Institute for Medical…
The federal government has again imposed a travel restriction on 100 travelers for violating the COVID-19 protocol. The affected persons were said to have failed to comply with the mandatory seven days post-arrival COVID-19 test. The passport numbers of the affected persons were published on Twitter on Tuesday February 9 and it was learnt that the…
