Vice President implores the Media to Speak Truth to Power, Not Antagonise Government
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored media professionals in Nigeria to be more focused on objectively speaking truth to power rather than antagonizing the government. Senator Shettima who gave the charge at the weekend during the Public Presentation of the Book, “Persona Non Grata,” authored by a seasoned journalist, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, in Abuja, said the […]
FG Directs Evacuation of Victims of Suleija Tanker Explosion to Tertiary Medical Centres
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion from Suleija General Hospital to tertiary health facilities to ensure they receive prompt and enhanced medical care. Idris stated this in Suleija, Niger State on Sunday when he led a […]
Zanu-PF Moves to Extend President’s Term by two Years
Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party wants to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office by two years until 2030. The party’s spokesman, Farai Marapira, stated this yesterday, but gave no details of how this could be achieved or whether constitutional changes would be sought to enable the 82-year-old Zanu-PF leader to stay on. Zimbabwe’s constitution limits […]
Belgium Sack National Team Coach Tedesco
Belgium’s national football association has dismissed head coach Domenico Tedesco after underwhelming performances at Euro 2024 and in the Nations League. The Red Devils, led by Tedesco since February 2023, were eliminated in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 by France and finished third in their Nations League group after two more defeats to France. […]
Tanzania Denies Marburg Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has denied reports of a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg disease in the northwest of the country. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization had said nine possible cases had been reported in the remote Kagera region, and eight infected persons had died. But Tanzania’s Health Minister, Jenista Mhagama, today said after samples were […]
Home Eagles To Face Senegal, Congo, Sudan In CHAN 2024 Group D
The home-based Super Eagles will face holders Senegal, Congo and Sudan in Group D at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), after a six-year absence to the biennial competition The draw ceremony took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi – Kenya last night, for the competition which will be co-hosted by Kenya, […]
Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still […]
NCC Orders Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks over USSD Debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has ordered telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. In a signed public notice, the commission said the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by Jan. 27, 2025 or risk losing access to their […]
President Bola Tinubu Highlights Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainable Development at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to sustainability and its role in shaping a global energy future. Speaking to an international audience of leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, President Tinubu acknowledged the critical need for global collaboration to address the challenges of climate change and economic development. President Tinubu assured […]
FG to complete Bank of Agriculture Recapitalisation by 1st Quarter 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari has revealed that the recapitalisation of Bank of Agriculture will be completed before the end of the 1st quarter of 2025, to support funding of Farmers in Nigeria. The Agriculture Minister who made this known while briefing State House Correspondents on Tuesday in Abuja, said that with […]
