The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported seven new cases of Lassa fever across Edo, Bauchi, and Kogi states. The cases, recorded between July 22 and July 28, highlight the ongoing challenge of managing the viral hemorrhagic illness in Nigeria. According to a statement released on Friday, August 9, via…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja received The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians, and emphasized that retooling the economy for sustainable growth and development is a major priority of his administration. The President also assured the group that their request for the convening of a national constituent assembly with the mandate to draft…
President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday…
The federal government has announced that companies that employ more staff will benefit from significant tax breaks. This incentive is part of broader efforts to boost employment and stimulate economic growth. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, revealed this during an interview on AIT. He stated that these tax…
Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will have victory in the 2027 presidential poll if President Bola Tinubu continues with his policies. According to Mohammed, he would invite Tinubu to manage the PDP presidential campaign if the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues handling the economy as it has the…
Portuguese footballer, Pepe has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41. The former Real Madrid star is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of the 21st century after winning 34 trophies and playing a total of 878 games. Pepe decided to announce his retirement following a sensational 23-year playing…
The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77. He passed away on Thursday in Paris, reported Cameroon Concord. Hayatou served as the President of CAF from 1988 until March 2017, when he was replaced by Malagasy, Ahmad Ahmad. He also held the position of…
US Television network ABC has said both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a presidential debate on 10 September. This comes after Trump earlier on Thursday said he had agreed to the date after last week refusing to do so, saying his litigation against ABC was clearly a conflict of interest. “ABC News…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities. The President stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of…
Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actor who appeared in Black Panther and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has died at the age of 72. Asides her appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she was also known for her role in Beyoncé’s 2020 musical film Black is King. Chiume was a fixture of South African television. …
