Zambia Authorities begin vaccination against cholera after 363 recorded deaths
Zambia has commenced the administration of the oral cholera vaccine. On Tuesday authorities rolled out some doses in in Matero township, one of the affected shanty compounds of Lusaka, the country’s capital, most affected by the current outbreak. According to health authorities, the countrywide cholera outbreak has so far killed 363 people, 30% of which […]
U.S Court Orders Repatriation of $8.9 Million Stolen In 2014 to Nigeria
A New Jersey court in the United States has ruled that assets worth around $8.9 million stolen by government officials in Nigeria around 2014, can be returned to Nigeria. Following the service of a forfeiture notice in November, the Court concluded that funds deposited in a Jersey bank account were likely “misappropriated by officials” in […]
Sociedad name Sadiq Umar in match Squad, days after leaving Eagles AFCON Camp over Injury
Real Sociedad have named Umar Sadiq in their game day squad days after he left the Nigerian camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Sadiq was among Nigeria’s 25-man team for the competition but left owing to a knee injury he got in a pre-tournament match against Guinea. However, Nigerian […]
North Korea abandons unification goal with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said unification with the South is no longer possible, and that the constitution should be changed to designate it the “principal enemy”. Mr Kim also said three organisations dealing with reunification would be dismantled. South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol, said it would respond “multiple times stronger” to […]
FCT minister Nyesom Wike summons emergency meeting over insecurity
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike yesterday summoned an emergency meeting over the worrying state of insecurity in the nation’s capital. Some of those who were in attendance included heads of security agencies in the FCT, top officials of the FCTA, council chairmen, and traditional rulers. During the meeting of security […]
Rescue operations ongoing as Explosion hits Ibadan with many feared injured
There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, as loud explosion rocked the ancient city around 8:00pm, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. The Oyo State Government also confirmed what it described as “an uncommon explosion” which residents speculate that houses and cars far from the scene were impacted by the blast wave. The number […]
House of Rep to begin investigation into mismanaged Covid-19 fund today
The House of Representatives will today Wednesday, January 17, begin an investigative hearing on alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds from 2020 to 2022. This series of hearings organised by the House Public Accounts Committee runs last till Friday, January 26 at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The Public Account Committee Chairman, Bamidele Salami, had […]
INEC to commence online accreditation for media organizations interested in covering the forthcoming rerun and by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday said it will, on January 17, 2024, commence online accreditation for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the forthcoming rerun and by-elections. INEC, in a notice issued by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony,said the portal will be opened on January 17, 2024, and will be […]
Governor Hope Uzodimma dissolves his cabinet day after he was sworn in for a second term
Governor Hope Uzodimma has dissolved his cabinet, a day after he was sworn in for a second term as the governor of Imo State. The governor disclosed this during a meeting at the Sam Mbawke Executive Chambers at the Government House, Owerri. The governor thanked all the cabinet members and all appointees for their contribution […]
President Bola Tinubu, others lay wreaths in Abuja to Honour fallen heroes
President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, among others, laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day yesterday, in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over […]