Author: Seyi Godwin

Travelers, beware! Certain countries require an HIV test for long-term visas, including work, residence, and student visas. Policies vary and can change, so it’s crucial to check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country for the latest information. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain require an HIV test for work and residence visas. In Asia, China, Singapore, and Brunei have similar requirements for certain long-term visas, including work visas. In Africa, Sudan, Egypt, and Mauritania require an HIV test for work and residence visas or long-term stays. The Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos…

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Carvajal has made a public plea to Manchester City’s Rodri, urging his Spain teammate to join Los Blancos in the ongoing summer transfer window. The duo have impressed at Euro 2024, helping La Roja reach the final against England on Sunday. In an interview with @tjcope, Carvajal revealed his daily conversations with Rodri, saying, “I tell Rodri every day to sign for Real Madrid. I tell him every day to leave Manchester, that there is no sun there and to come to Madrid that we need him. He tells me he has a contract, but he…

Beans are a nutritious and delicious addition to a balanced diet, but they can cause gas and bloating due to their complex sugars. However, there are strategies to reduce the likelihood of gas and make beans a more comfortable part of your diet. To start, incorporating digestive aids like bay leaves, cumin, fennel seeds, ginger, and asafoetida (hing) into your recipes can aid digestion and reduce gas. These ingredients have been traditionally used in various cuisines to enhance the digestibility of legumes. Introducing beans gradually into your diet, starting with small portions and increasing the amount over time, can also…

President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with leaders of the Organised Labour on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The meeting, initiated by the President, will be attended by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The meeting comes amid a standoff between the government and labour over the implementation of a new minimum wage. Labour is demanding N250,000, while the government has proposed N60,000. According to Channels Television, this meeting is a follow-up to the President’s promise to send an Executive Bill to the…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has vehemently refuted allegations of financial impropriety leveled against him by the current administration. Through his former commissioners, El-Rufai described the accusations as baseless, misleading, and politically motivated. The commissioners, who served under El-Rufai from 2015 to 2023, argued that the financial report released by the Kaduna State House of Assembly is fundamentally flawed, lacking concrete evidence and relying on arbitrary figures. They challenged the current administration to provide substantive proof of wrongdoing, dismissing the report as “voodoo accounting.” The commissioners stated, “The Report does not show how they arrived at this figure, and…

Enzo Maresca, the new head coach of Chelsea FC, has unveiled his vision for the club’s future, promising an aggressive brand of football and a culture that fans can be proud of. Maresca, who was officially unveiled on June 8, 2024, acknowledged the club’s recent struggles, emphasizing the need for a new mentality and culture. The Italian tactician, who led Leicester City to promotion last season, takes over from Mauricio Pochettino and is tasked with restoring Chelsea’s glory days. Despite significant investment in new players, the club has failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and struggled in domestic…

Legendary Canadian singer, Celine Dion, may be returning to the spotlight sooner than expected, despite her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome. According to sources close to the artist, she has been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. This potential comeback follows her diagnosis with the rare neurological disorder in 2022, which affects the muscles, causing stiffness and spasms. Despite her health challenges, Celine has expressed her eagerness to return to live performances, a cornerstone of her career. A source revealed to The Sun’s Bizarre column, “Celine has made no secret of her…

Thousands of Samsung workers in South Korea have embarked on a three-day strike over pay and benefits, with the National Samsung Electronic Union claiming that production has been impacted. However, the tech giant has denied any disruption to its operations. The strike, which began on Monday, involves over 5,000 union members, representing more than a fifth of Samsung’s total workforce. The union has been in negotiations with management since January, but a 5.1% pay raise offer was rejected, and talks have stalled. Park Seol, a senior union member, stated that while production may be affected, the strike aims to make…

Thousands of Samsung workers gathered outside the company’s foundry and semiconductor factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Monday, donning rain jackets and solidarity ribbons, to protest pay and benefits. The three-day general strike, led by the National Samsung Electronics Union, affects over 5,200 workers from factory facilities, manufacturing, and development. The strike comes after failed negotiations between the union and management since January, with the union rejecting a 5.1% pay raise offer. “Today’s general strike is just the beginning,” said Son Woo-mok, union head. “We are now at a critical crossroads.” The union, representing over 30,000 members, demands improvements to…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and rains across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to the agency, Monday will see thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, and Kaduna states, while the North Central region will experience rains in the morning and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Tuesday’s forecast shows partly cloudy conditions in the northern region, with prospects of afternoon thunderstorms in several states, including Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, and Katsina. The North Central region will experience cloudy conditions with afternoon thunderstorms, while the southern region will have morning rains…