Greece has prepared legislation that will introduce tougher penalties for rejected asylum seekers and speed up returns to their home countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. The Mediterranean nation was on the frontline of a 2015-2016 migration crisis when more than a million people fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa crossed into Europe. The surge in arrivals triggered calls for countries on Europe’s southern frontier like Greece and Italy to shore up their borders. The numbers have since fallen. But migration remains a politically charged issue in Greece, and Mitsotakis has pledged to toughen his stance. “Penalties...
French Court Convicts Retired Surgeon Of Raping Patients, Gives Him 20 Years In Jail
A French court on Wednesday found a retired surgeon guilty of sexually abusing hundreds of patients, many of them children, in a trial that has shaken France. Joel Le Scouarnec’s abuse of his patients is considered France’s worst case of pedocriminality to go to trial. He stood accused of aggravated rape or sexual assault against 299 victims. Le Scouarnec had told the court he committed “despicable acts” over a 25-year period whilst he worked as doctor in western France, in a trial that has raised uncomfortable questions for the publicly run healthcare system. Le Scouarnec, 74, was sentenced to 20 years...
Fresh loans may push Nigeria’s debt to N182 trillion •Each Nigerian owes N801,762The FrontierMay 28, 20257 Minutes read0
Despite the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s claims that the removal of fuel subsidy has saved Nigeria an estimated $7.5 billion yearly, the federal government is now seeking approval from the National Assembly to borrow an additional $24 billion — a move that will push the nation’s total debt stock to a staggering N182 trillion, up from the current N144 trillion.The presidency, through Tinubu’s media adviser, Sunday Dare, while tracking the achievements of the current administration had said $7.5 billion is saved yearly after fuel subsidy removal, reports The Guardian.Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) reveals that Nigeria’s debt surged...
Putin, For Ukraine Peace, Wants A Pledge To Halt NATO Enlargement, Sources Say
President Vladimir Putin’s conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and lift a chunk of sanctions on Russia, according to three Russian sources with knowledge of the negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two and has shown increasing frustration with Putin in recent days, warning on Tuesday the Russian leader was “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Kyiv as his forces made gains on the battlefield. After speaking to Trump...
Imo State Suspend Schools’ Activities As Deadly Diphtheria Breakout
A diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has led to the deaths of several children, prompting an immediate closure of schools in the area. Health authorities confirmed that the outbreak began showing signs earlier in the week, with several children presenting symptoms including severe sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing. By the time medical teams arrived, several lives, mostly minors had already been lost. Although, the exact number of fatalities remains unconfirmed The Chairman of Aboh Mbaise LGA, Iheukwumere Alaribe, confirmed this in a statement released on May 26, 2025 Diphtheria claimed the...
Video: Musk Expresses Disappointment With The Big Beautiful Bill
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during an interview on ‘Sunday Morning’ expressed his disappointment with the recently proposed ‘big, beautiful bill’ by stating that it increases the national budget deficit and undermines the efforts of the ‘DOGE team’ within the Department of Government Efficiency. He questioned its overall effectiveness and alignment with fiscal conservatism. Elon Musk: “I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it. And it undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing. “I think a bill could be big, or it could be beautiful—I don’t...
Photos: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu At The Dangote Cement 2025 Customer Celebration And Distributor Awards Night
“I attended the Dangote Cement 2025 Customer Celebration and Distributor Awards Night, honoring the contributions of distributors and partners to the cement industry. “Dangote Cement continues to deliver value to our state and economy by supporting development, creating jobs, supporting families, and driving sustainable growth. “It was inspiring to celebrate the hard work and commitment of those powering progress in our communities. Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable future.” Babajide Sanwo-Olu Photo credit: X|@jidesanwoolu