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 […]
The House of Representatives Reacts to JAMB Manipulation by 19 year old.
The House of Representatives has set up an Adhoc Committee to investigate the alleged manipulation of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result by Mmesoma Ejikeme. The House also directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to suspend further actions on the matter until the investigation is concluded. The directive followed a motion […]
Wimbledon 2023: Murray Beats Peniston In Straight Sets
Andy Murray maintained his record of never losing in the Wimbledon firstround with an encouraging victory over fellow Briton Ryan Peniston.Two-time champion Murray, ranked 40th in the world, claimed the win on CentreCourt 6-3 6-0 6-1.British number one Cameron Norrie, a semi-finalist last year, also won 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4 against Czech Tomas Machac.Both Norrie […]
World Beach Games cancelled after Bali withdraws as host
The 2023 Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World BeachGames scheduled to be held in Bali next month have been cancelled.This came after the Indonesian city withdrew as hosts saying the budget for theGames was not released by the Indonesian government, giving the OlympicCommittees no time to find an alternative.Bali was set to host the […]
Enyimba Players Rewarded With N20m
Enyimba players have been rewarded with N20m cash gift for winning the2022/23 Nigeria Premier League title; as awarded by the Abia State Governor,Alex Otti.Enyimba won the title at the NPL Super Six playoffs held at the Mobolaji JohnsonArena, Onikan, Lagos last month.Former chairman of the club, Felix Anyansi-Agwu, head coach Finidi George,his assistants and other […]
Gaza-Israel exchange of fire as Israeli forces complete Jenin withdrawal
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp in theoccupied West Bank. This ends a major two-day operation during which 12 Palestinians and one Israelisoldier have been killed.Gunfire and explosions could be heard across Jenin camp as the news emergedon Tuesday evening.The Israeli military said later that it had intercepted five rockets fired towardssouthern […]
Taliban order closure of beauty, hair salons in Afghanistan
The Taliban have ordered hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan to shut in the latest restriction faced by women. A Vice and Virtue Ministry spokesman said businesses had one month to comply, starting from July 2 when they were first informed of the move. The Taliban government has not explained what prompted the ban, or […]
