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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer with a year to live

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has “best case a year” to live after being diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old Swede was the first foreign coach to manage England and led the side to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cup and 2004 Euros. Eriksson, who had a 42-year career in management, […]

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 atleast 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 unemployment.

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 […]

Femi Adesina’s Memoir on former President Buhari to be Launched on 16 January in Abuja

1Mr. 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, ‘WorkingWith Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023), said, the book gives a detailed explanation […]

Defence Headquarters urges Nigerians to be security conscious

The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to be security conscious, report criminal activities in their environments, and prevent terrorists from having free rein in the New Year. Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, who promised that the military would take action when citizens help with tip-offs, joined in […]

Tiwa Savage joins the film industry as an actress and producer

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has joined the film industry as an actress andproducer. She announced that her debut film, ‘Water and Garri,’ will be released later this year,with her as the lead actor. She explained via her social media page on Wednesday that the film, which took two years to make, will be aired […]

Super Eagles Arrive Abidjan for AFCON 2023 beginning Saturday

Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals. According to Ademola Olajire NNF Media Director, the chartered aircraft which conveyed players and officials of the Super Eagles touched down at 12.23pm Nigeria time, with the contingent dressed in Nigeria traditional kaftan attire with cap to […]

Dog meat production and sales will soon become illegal in South Korea

South Korea’s parliament passed a historic ban on the production and sale of dog meat, as calls for the ban grew amid concerns over animal rights and the dog’s international image. Recent surveys show that more than half of South Koreans want a ban on dog meat and a majority no longer eat it, although […]