‘UP NEPA’, advocacy film on Nigeria’s erratic electricity supply, premieres in Abuja
< 1 mn read ‘UP NEPA’, advocacy film on Nigeria’s erratic electricity supply, premieres in Abuja ‘UP NEPA’ probes Nigeria’s unreliable power supply and its impact on individuals, businesses and the economy. ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary that chronicles the lingering challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria, has premiered in Abuja The filmmakers, industry stakeholders, representatives of relevant […]
Germany may follow U.S. lead in withholding arms shipment to Israel
< 1 mn read Germany may follow U.S. lead in withholding arms shipment to Israel The U.S. is Israel’s main backer, but President Joe Biden threatened to restrict supplies further if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes ahead with a major offensive. The German defence minister says Berlin is considering similar steps that the U.S. took to withhold further […]
Over 100,000 people fled Rafah, UNRWA says
< 1 mn read Over 100,000 people fled Rafah, UNRWA says Some 110,000 people have left Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip since the Israeli army started advancing on the city. Observers gather to witness the ruins in Gaza strip [Photo credit: NBC News] Some 110,000 people have left Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip […]
WHO publishes new guidelines to reduce infection from catheter use
< 1 mn read WHO publishes new guidelines to reduce infection from catheter use It said, “This can lead to serious conditions such as sepsis and difficult-to-treat complications in major organs like the brain and kidneys.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published the first global guidelines to prevent bloodstream and other infections caused by catheters placed in […]
After 13 years, court dismisses malicious prosecution case against NCC
< 1 mn read After 13 years, court dismisses malicious prosecution case against NCC After 13 years of litigation, the FCT High Court dismissed a case of alleged malicious prosecution against NCC. After 13 years of litigation, the FCT High Court dismissed a case of alleged malicious prosecution against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC). A movie producer filed […]
Senate, Reps advised to legislate against budget padding
< 1 mn read Senate, Reps advised to legislate against budget padding “The National Assembly could establish a numerical debt limit policy based on debt service to revenue or debt to revenue,” WAIFEM boss said. Baba Musa, director-general of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), has called for legislation to ensure the annual publication […]
Chad’s military leader Mahamat Deby wins election to continue family’s 34-year rule
< 1 mn read Chad’s military leader Mahamat Deby wins election to continue family’s 34-year rule “To all Chadians who voted for change, who voted for me, I say: mobilise. Do it calmly, with a spirit of peace,” Mr Masra said in a broadcast. […]
“You are not the first woman to see her period.
< 1 mn read “You are not the first woman to see her period, so your menstruation is not the problem. You are simply not a peaceful person” — Apostle Femi Lazarus “You are not the first woman to see her period, so your menstruation is not the problem. You are simply not a peaceful person” — Apostle Femi […]
Cyber security levy: Stop creating more taxes, provide solution to end hunger – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
2 mn read Cyber security levy: Stop creating more taxes, provide solution to end hunger – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Friday asked President Bola Tinubu to stop creating more taxes for Nigerians and provide solutions to end hunger in the country. Primate Ayodele said that increasing Value […]
Senator calls for open trial of bandits
2 mn read Senator calls for open trial of bandits Senator Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has called for open trials of bandits unleashing mayhem on innocent citizens in the country. Katung made the call when he visited Ambe community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State to condole them over last Sunday’s attack on the community, during […]