A severe outbreak of cholera has struck Khartoum, claiming numerous lives and exacerbating the city’s dire humanitarian situation. According to the health ministry, the number of fatalities has risen significantly, with 70 lives lost in a mere 48 hours. The ministry reported a substantial increase in new cases, with 942 infections and 25 […]
In a significant development, the Nigerian government has revealed that the country’s trade with the United Kingdom has reached an impressive £7.2 billion in 2024. This was disclosed by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, during a meeting with a UK parliamentary delegation led by Under Secretary of State (Africa) for […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has taken a tough stance against quarry operators who are flouting the laws of the land, threatening to recommend the revocation of their mining licenses. The Committee’s Chairman, Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, issued the warning during an investigative hearing into the activities of mining companies […]
A prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has voiced strong concerns over the quality of democratic leadership in the country. In a statement made available on Thursday, Oguntoyinbo expressed dismay that many Nigerians were yet to see any tangible difference between the current democratic dispensation and […]
The Securiry and Exchange Commission, SEC has Warned Nigerians Against Investing in Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society and Silverkuun Limited The Commission disclosed that these entities are not registered or authorized to operate within Nigeria’s capital market, posing serious financial risks to unsuspecting investors. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the SEC clarified […]
In a bold move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imported medicines by the year 2030. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this during a high-level policy briefing in Abuja, stating that […]
In a rare display of fiscal discipline, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has revealed that his administration has not taken a single loan from any local or international financial institution since he assumed office two years ago. Speaking in an interview with Kaduna-based broadcast journalists in Hausa, as part of the celebration of his […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has initiated an investigation into Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, following the emergence of a viral Instagram Live video. In the footage, the artist claimed to have engaged in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, prompting widespread concern […]
In a significant political development ahead of the November governorship election in Anambra State, Honorable Fabian Ozoigbo, former Head of Logistics for the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential campaign, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ozoigbo, who has been a key player within the LP, announced his defection at a press […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its new president, marking a new era for one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. He succeeds Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria, who has served two five-year terms and will complete his tenure on August 31, 2025. Tah was elected during the […]
