South Africa’s agriculture, manufacturing and domestic sectors are grappling with severe labour shortages following the departure of thousands of foreign workers amid anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement. The mass exodus, triggered by an unofficial June 30 deadline issued by anti-foreigner groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country, has seen more than 160,000 people…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Deloitte Nigeria, has launched the third edition of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge to promote innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The initiative, which forms part of MTN’s annual…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building on Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, which claimed the life of one person. The directive was announced in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has signed 14 Executive Bills into law, describing the legislative package as a major step towards strengthening governance, institutional reforms and the implementation of his administration’s ARISE Agenda. Governor Eno assented to the bills on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, saying the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held closed-door talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, seeking renewed diplomatic and military backing as Ukraine continues its war against Russia. The meeting, which lasted just over an hour, took place amid escalating long-range attacks by both Ukraine and Russia and stalled US-led efforts to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has signed a five-year Blood Screening and Certification Concession Agreement with approved concessionaires as part of efforts to strengthen blood safety, standardise screening processes and ensure the availability of safe blood for patients across the state. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health in Alausa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations to apprehend those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the…
João Pedro scored a dramatic late hat-trick as Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea reign with a thrilling 6-4 pre-season victory over Western Sydney Wanderers. The Blues produced an impressive attacking display in a 10-goal contest at Accor Stadium, but defensive weaknesses exposed areas Alonso will need to address before the start of the Premier League…
Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley are reportedly monitoring Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo as Premier League clubs prepare potential bids for the Mozambique international. According to reports in Portugal, Sporting have been made aware of concrete interest from England, with the three clubs considering offers in the region of €35 million to €40 million for…
