On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the BBC officially named former Google executive Matt Brittin as its 18th director-general. Brittin, the former president of Google’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), will formally assume the role on May 18, 2026.  He replaces Tim Davie, who resigned in November 2025 following a controversy involving a BBC Panorama documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump. Following Davie's departure on April 2, Rhodri Talfan Davies (Director of Nations) will serve as interim director-general until Brittin takes over. Brittin will receive an annual salary of £565,000, matching his predecessor's pay. His appointment is seen as a move to leverage "big tech" expertise to accelerate the BBC's digital transformation, specifically for platforms like BBC iPlayer and digital news. Brittin enters the role during a period described by BBC Chairman Samir Shah as one requiring "radical reform". His immediate priorities in...

By Oluseye Arowolo - Ibadan. Drivers have been told to avoid reckless driving and ensure that their vehicles are in good condition, especially, break to prevent accident that can cause loss of lives and property. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, Oyo State Sector Command, Mrs. Rosemary Alo gave the warning at the accident that occurred in Beere, Ibadan, Oyo State capital this afternoon. Mrs. Alo attributed the crash to loss of control, likely caused by over- speeding and break failure. An eye-witness account explained that two persons were confirmed dead on the spot while three others sustained injuries. The crash involved a commercial DAF tanker belonging to a Petroleum company, BOVAS and five commercial tricycles. The reliable source revealed that the tanker lost control and rammed into the tricycles, thereby causing multiple crash. A total of eleven persons were involved in the accident, out of which three adult males sustained varying degrees of injuries while o...

  Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi was reportedly the victim of a violent aggravated burglary at his residence in London on March 23, 2026.  The Fulham midfielder was allegedly threatened at knifepoint by a group of intruders who forcibly entered his home just hours before he was scheduled to join the Nigeria national team (Super Eagles) camp.   The estimated total value of the stolen items is around £500,000. Approximately £200,000 in cash was taken from a safe. The thieves also made off with designer wristwatches and luxury jewelry. Additionally, two iPhones and a MacBook laptop were reported stolen.  Status of Investigation: Authorities are actively investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made thus far.  The robbery took place while Iwobi was present at home, categorizing it as a "home invasion" crime where he encountered the armed intruders directly. This incident highlights a concerning trend of professional footballers being targeted by organize...

Hundreds of Georgia families are set to lose their housing assistance on June 30, 2026, due to the expiration of the federal Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program. Established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the program was originally expected to last until 2030. However, rapidly increasing market rents across Georgia drained the $5 billion national allocation much faster than projected. Congress has not renewed or extended the funding for these pandemic-era vouchers. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) currently supports approximately 560 families through this program across 149 counties. Effective July 1, 2026, Housing Assistance Payments (HAPs) will stop, and the contracts between landlords and the DCA will terminate. After this date, any ongoing relationship between the landlord and tenant (such as a lease) will no longer involve the DCA, meaning tenants will be responsible for the full rent. This modification is applicable solely to the EHV program. The...

  Nigeria is introducing long-acting HIV prevention injections, such as Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), to enhance prevention efforts and aims to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. This initiative aligns with global UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets, aiming to curb high HIV prevalence rates, particularly among key populations. The advent of injectable, long-acting HIV prevention medications, such as Cabotegravir, presents a noteworthy alternative to the daily oral pills, enhancing adherence and lowering transmission rates.  Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable medication for HIV prevention that is administered only twice a year. This initiative is a central part of Nigeria's strategic plan to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The move is part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, a goal supported by PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov). Efforts focus on key populations (female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and injecting drug users) which c...

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today, Monday, March 23, 2026. The agents were sent to assist with security line management due to severe staffing shortages at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These shortages are a result of an ongoing partial government shutdown, which has led to high rates of TSA employee call-outs. Officials and news reports indicate the agents are primarily there for crowd control and to help organize the massive lines. They are not performing specialized TSA screening duties or checking in passengers. Agents have been spotted near the entrance of the North Terminal and on balconies overlooking the security checkpoints. Despite the extra help, wait times at the airport have reportedly exceeded three hours, with lines stretching outside the terminal doors and into the baggage claim areas. Atlanta is one of 13 airports across the country receiving federal ag...