In Abia: Govt Pays N4.1bn Counterpart Fund For RAAMP, Pushes Ahead With $1.3bn Medical City
Abia State would next month kick-start the construction of 11 rural roads and three agro-logistics hubs and markets under the World Bank Assisted Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project(RAAMP).
Abuja Alternative Medicine College Still Funded 15 Years After Closure – Reps
The House of Representatives committee on Specialty Healthcare has raised concerns that the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja, has continued to receive public funds 15 years after…
In Ebonyi: Assembly Orders Closure Of Illegal Quarry Sites, Summons operators
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate closure of all illegal quarry mining sites operating within the state until they comply with established mining and safety regulations.
Ship Carrying Chinese EVs That Caught Fire Has Sunk In Pacific
A cargo ship that caught fire off the coast of Alaska sank in the Pacific Ocean on Monday after burning for three weeks, bringing down with it the thousands of…
James Webb Telescope Spots Its First Exoplanet In Deep Space
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made history by discovering its first exoplanet, named TWA 7b.
In Anambra: Police Begin Night Patrol To Enhance Security
As part of efforts to enhance the security of lives and properties as well as ward off criminal elements, the Anambra State Police Command has commenced night patrols.
Heavy Police Presence In Nairobi Ahead Of Anniversary Protests
A heavy police presence in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday, ahead of protests planned to mark the anniversary of last year’s anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead and…
In Abia: NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Powers To Government
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Abia State to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority.
Elon Musk Announces Launch Of New Business Venture
After revealing that Tesla would begin rolling out autonomous cabs this year, Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk announced the company is officially launching its robotaxi service on Sunday, June…
In Ebonyi: Govt Pays N150m Counterpart Fund For Integrated Ranch Project
Ebonyi State Government says it has paid its N150 million counterpart fund for the establishment of the World Bank-funded Automated Integration Ranch System in the state.
Telegram Mogul to Leave Over ₦20 Trillion Fortune to More Than 100 Children
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that over 100 of his biological children will inherit his entire $14 billion
Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80
Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp. in 1971, has died. He was 80.
In Enugu: Traders Seek Mbah’s Intervention Over Alleged Relocation Order
Traders at the popular GSM Village Market, Enugu have called on Governor Peter Mbah to intervene and stop the alleged plot by some individuals using the name of the state…
Spain Recalls Four Cosmetic Brands for Breaching Manufacturing Standards
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has ordered the withdrawal of all batches of Pirinherbsan, Fontdeblanc, Mythological, and ExtrAroma cosmetics, citing non-compliance with manufacturing regulations.
Air Peace Gets UK Approval to Operate Direct Flights to Heathrow
The United Kingdom aviation authorities have finally granted Air Peace the approval to fly directly to Heathrow Airport.
Toyota, Hyundai Pull Back From Ultra-Long-Range Plug-In Hybrids Development Over High Costs
In a significant shift in electric vehicle (EV) strategy, automotive giants Toyota Motor Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a step back from the race to develop ultra-long-range plug-in…
Iran’s Advanced Missile Arsenal Remains Largely Untapped
Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, a key question looms for military observers: Why has Tehran held back its most powerful missile capabilities—if it plans to use them…
In Anambra: Gov. Soludo Backs Basic Education With ₦3bn Grant Commitment
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cleared a three-year backlog of the Universal Basic Education matching grants between 2019 to 2021, to enable the state to meet its requirements…
Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki Sentenced To 22 Years In Absentia
The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced in absentia the former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki to 22 years in prison, with immediate…
In Abia: Government To Recruit 4,000 Additional Teachers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia has said that 4,000 additional teachers will be recruited to raise the number of new teachers in the state’s primary and secondary schools to 9,394.
Boko Haram Truths Unleashed: How a Leaked Video Brought Down Major General Olusegun Adeniyi
In March 2020, a video surfaced online showing Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, then Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, candidly addressing the dire situation Nigerian troops were facing in the…
Boko Haram Truths Unleashed: How a Leaked Video Brought Down Major General Olusegun Adeniyi
In March 2020, a video surfaced online showing Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, then Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, candidly addressing the dire situation Nigerian troops were facing in the…
Chelsea Are Making Drastic Marc Cucurella Transfer Decision To Avoid £62m Repeat
Since the Premier League season finished, Marc Cucurella has now played over 500 minutes of football. Across five matches for club and country, he has been an ever-present on the…
NPTF Commissions Smart Police Headquarters In Ebonyi State
As part of its nationwide drive to enhance law enforcement infrastructure, the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Divisional Police Headquarters in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria.
Putin Says Recession In Russia ‘Must Not Be Allowed To Happen’
President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged officials not to let Russia fall into recession "under any circumstances", as some in his own government warned of a hit to economic growth.
Afrobeats Star BNXN Ready to Release Second Album, ‘Captain’
Of his feature in the song ‘Finesse’ by Pheelz, recently certified platinum plaque in France, where it has become one of the most successful Afrobeats songs in the country, Nigerian…
Pharmacists Insist on Petition against Dominance of Physicians in Health, Education Sectors
Pharmacists under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) have described as lacking facts and substances, the reaction of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to its…
Abia Airport – Landowners Denounce Govt Lies, Insist Case Still in Court
The Abia Airport project in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state, has sparked further controversy, with landowners and community representatives condemning what they call "blatant lies…
FG Closes Case Against Nnamdi Kanu, Court Adjourns To July 18
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally closed its case against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in…
Iran Asks Its Citizens To Delete WhatsApp From Their Devices
Iranian state television urged people to remove WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging without specific evidence that the messaging app gathered user information to send to Israel.