Brazil Football legend Pele, dies at age 82
Brazil football legend and three-time World Cup winner Pele, has died at age 82. Pele had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment. After being admitted back into the hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer treatment, he was […]
WhatsApp to stop working on iphones, Samsung, others
Messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer be available on certain phones and will stop working on 49 smartphone models leaving millions of users without the app from December 31. A statement issued by WhatsApp said it was to keep up with the latest advances in tech that is why it will […]
Senate propose 376 new agencies
The Senate has proposed the establishment of 376 new agencies and institutions despite moves by the Federal Government to restructure the public service in line with the Steve Oronsaye Committee Report on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commission. The report recommended the scrapping or merging of some ministries, departments and agencies […]
KACRAN urges FG to create special ministry for animal Husbandry
The National President Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Khalil Mohammed Bello has urged the federal government and National Assembly to as a matter of utmost importance and clemency create a special ministry of animal husbandry services that will be solely responsible for the aggressive development of livestock and fisheries sectors. He said […]
House of Reps pass 2023 budget
The House of Representatives has passed the 2023 appropriation bill increasing the 20.51 trillion naira budget estimate presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to 21.82 trillion naira which showed an increase of over 1 trillion naira of the figures proposed by the executive. The passage followed the consideration and approval of the report of the House […]
Kaduna electric denies media report on Zaria, Gwargwaje power surge
The Management of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company have denied media reports that 11 persons lost their lives in last Wednesday’s power surge in the Gwargwaje area of Zaria, in Kaduna State insist that only six people were killed in the incident. A high-tension line had snapped on a low-tension line which resulted in an overload […]
P.M.B WARNS SECURITY AGENCIES AGAINST COMPROMISING DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned security agencies to eschew behaviours that could compromise the democratic process With barely eight weeks to the 2023 presidential elections. He said those involved in handling sensitive election materials must uphold a high sense of professionalism in discharging their duties. The President urged the agencies to handle the distribution and […]
3 confirmed dead in Niger military Helicopter crash
Three people have been confirmed died when a Nigerien military helicopter crashed on return from a routine training flight. The accident happened when the Russian-built Mi-17 crashed as it was landing at a military base at Niamey airport. According to a statement by the defense ministry all three crewmembers – a Nigerien officer and NCO […]
GH police bans new year Prophecies
The Ghana Police have warned that the ban on alarmist new year prophecies is still active, saying those found culpable will be penalized. It can be recalled that the police had last year banned new year prophecies in churches, describing them as misleading. The police said such prophecies were capable of causing panic and more […]
Zambian club signs two Nigerian footballers
Zambia Premier League club, Zesco United are set to complete the signing of Nigerian duo, Dennis Nya and Wasiu Jimoh. Nya and Jimoh are expected in Lusaka (today) to complete the move. Nya, a centre-back is joining Zesco United from Nigeria Professional Football League club, Akwa United. The 26-year-old, who can also play as a […]