FG Confirms First Case Of Anthrax In Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria afterdisclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State.Making this known in a statement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Agricultureand Rural Development said that it “is deeply concerned to announce theconfirmation of an anthrax case in Niger […]
Nigeria’s petrol daily consumption figure reduces by35%
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority(NMDPRA) says country’s petrol daily consumption figure stands at 46.38 millionlitres, due to subsidy removal by the Federal Government.Mr Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive, NMDPRA, disclosed this during astakeholders meeting with oil and gas downstream operators on Monday inLagos.He said that the figure represented 35 per cent reduction when […]
Kyari Becomes Acting APC Chairman, Confirms Adamu, Omisore’s Resignation
The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as the party’s National Chairman.Kyari succeeded Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the party’s chairman after aNational Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Monday.Briefing reporters after the NWC meeting, Kyari formally announced theresignation of Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the […]
Senate denies padding supplementary budget
The 10th Senate said reports that it padded the supplementary budget, which was passed into law last week, were mischievous. The upper legislative chamber was reacting to reports in some online news outlets that the sum of N70 billion was padded into the supplementary budget as a “gift” from the executive arm of government. In […]
Abolish State of origin, It is behind Nigeria’s disunity – Okey Bakassi
Popular comedian, Okey Bakassi, has urged the Nigerian Government to abolish state of the origin in the country. Bakassi said state of the origin is a tool of division. Speaking over the weekend in Lagos, Bakassi said Nigeria would be more united with the state of residence. According to Bakassi: “If we want to strengthen […]
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic loses to Carlos Alcaraz in final
Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic’s recent dominance with a stunning victory. Spain’s Alcaraz, 20, fought back from a nervy start to win 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 against the defending champion. Djokovic was going for a fifth straight win, an eighth men’s triumph […]
Etche council bans illegal road blocks, Tipper loading sand at Chokocho Bridge
The Etche Local Government Council has banned Tippers and trucks from loading sand at along the Chokocho Bridge. Security operatives has also been asked to arrest defaulters and impound their trucks Also banned are all forms of illegal checkpoints in the Local Government Area. The council chairman Obinna Anyanwu who made this known at a meeting […]
Nigeria flares gas worth $485m as oil production rises
Oil and gas companies in Nigeria have flared gas worth $485.3 million in the first six months of 2023, a development hinged largely on improved crude oil production. Data gleaned from the Nigeria Gas Flare Tracker (GFT), a satellite-based technology, shows that Nigeria’s gas flares rose by 9.97 percent from $441.3 million in the same […]
Rwanda’s President aims to tackle witchcraft in football
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issues plaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft. During the televised “Ask the President” session with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), Mr Kagame said some individuals, particularly coaches, were involved in unethical practices such as witchcraft. Despite substantial investment in the sports sector, […]
Ethiopia’s Upper House Approves Creation Of New Regional State
Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved the creation of a 12th regional state after the latest referendum for greater self-rule in Africa’s second-most populous country. Voters in part of the ethnically-diverse Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) overwhelmingly supported carving out their own state in a referendum in February. The creation of […]
