WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Cape Verde malaria free. The West African nation was officially certified by the international body during a live ceremony attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva welcomed the milestone, for a country in which tourism is its main economic […]

Federal Government sets timeline to complete Abuja-Kaduna Road; puts monthly target

The Federal Government has extended completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway by 24 months, with a target of 15 kilometres monthly completion. The Minister who disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna section of the road, accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, said it will take another 2years […]

15 dead after major rioting and looting in Papua New Guinea

A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea’s capital after at least 15 people were killed in rioting. Prime Minister James Marape revealed yesterday that more than 1,000 troops are on standby “to step in wherever necessary”. The unrest follows wider tensions in the Pacific Island nation over rising costs and high […]

President Tinubu approves committee to revive Ajaokuta Steel Mill and establish others

President Bola Tinubu has approved the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee on the execution of three steel development projects, including the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Mill from the Light Steel Mill section. Minister of Steel Development, Shauibu Audu, who disclosed this to newsmen at the State House, Abuja, after he and the Minister […]

Federal Government warns Nigerians against outbreak of meningitis

The Federal government has warned Nigerians about the increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) during the dry season, characterized by dust, winds, and cold nights, saying that in 2023, 190 lives were lost to this disease. It said the warning becomes important as the weather condition brings with it frequent upper respiratory tract infections that […]

Supreme Court to swear in Eleven new Justices next week

Eleven new justices of the Supreme Court will be sworn in next week, ChannelsTelevision has learnt. The Senate had in December 2023 confirmed the 11 justices as requested byPresident Bola Tinubu. When sworn in, the apex court will have the full complement of 21 justices, asenvisaged by the Constitution.

Femi Adesina’s Memoir on former President Buhari Set to Launch in Abuja

Mr. Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President, Muhmmadu Buhari, is set to launch a memoir on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the author of the 488-page book titled, ‘Working With Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015- 2023), said, the book gives a […]

David Umahi expresses concerns about delays affecting project timelines

Minister of Works Sen. David Umahi has expressed concerns about delays affecting project timelines, stressing the importance of contractors adhering to schedules and highlighting the consequences of non-compliance. Umahi who disclosed this at a meeting with federal government road contractors and directors in Abuja yesterday, addressed issues relating to project verification and the need for […]

2024 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations Announced

Cameo are delighted to provide radio assets for many of today’s nominees.Click on the links below to access Oddyo pages to download audio for broadcast. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureAmerican FictionBarbieThe Color PurpleKillers Of The Flower MoonOppenheimer Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor In Leading RoleBradley Cooper – Maestro Colma Domingo – RustinPaul […]