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The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, has urged Nigerian health professionals to resist the trend of migrating abroad, popularly known as the “Japa syndrome,” in search of better working conditions.    He assured healthcare workers of the federal government’s commitment to collaborating with them to combat the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and related deaths …

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday evening, naming Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister this year in an effort to steer the country out of its ongoing political crisis. The announcement follows months of turmoil in France’s second-largest EU economy, marked by parliamentary deadlock and contentious governance challenges.   The new cabinet sees former prime …

Denzel Washington took his faith journey to the next level over the weekend.  The “Gladiator II” star, 69, was baptized on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in the Harneighbourhoodhood of New York City.  The First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York live-streamed the service on Facebook, including the special moment he …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that applicants who meet all the requirements are issued international passports within six weeks, in line with Section 9(4) of the Immigration Act 2015.   Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order in a judgment on a fundamental rights enforcement …

Former Minister of Aviation, Rotimi Amaechi, has shared his thoughts on the state of the nation.    While speaking at a function, Amaechi said that Nigerians do not react to anything as nothing bothers them.   In his words; ‘’What is new to say? Nigerians do not react to anything. Has any politician told you that he is not a …

The Taliban’s refugee minister was killed in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday,  December 11, the interior ministry said.   Khalil Haqqani is the uncle of current Taliban Interior Minister Sarajuddin Haqqani, who leads the powerful Haqqani network in Afghanistan.   The Haqqani network has carried out a string of major attacks during the country’s war …

Former South Korean Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis following President Yoon‘s brief declaration of martial law continues to escalate .   Separately, South Korean police raided the presidential office on Wednesday, as part of a widening investigation into …

Syria’s former prime minister, Bashar al-Assad, has agreed to hand over power to his rebel counterpart, the outgoing prime minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, told Al Arabiya TV, according to Reuters.   The leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) met with the Assad regime’s outgoing prime minister to discuss the transfer of power. A video shared by …

Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammad Ghazi Al-Jalali has been spotted being escorted by rebels in Damascus on Sunday, Decembef 8, reportedly going to a hotel to hand over government authority.   A video showed Jalali surrounded by armed men walking down some steps and entering a black SUV with another man. “The former prime minister is with the 5th Corps from …

Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.     Chidoka announced his resignation from the opposition party during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, November 29.   He said that his desire to focus on his non-profit organisation, Athena Centre, influenced his decision to leave PDP.     “Earlier today, …