Anthrax Outbreak Confirmed in Zamfara
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Anthrax, at a farm in Zamfara State. Its Director of Information, Ben Goong, who gave this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, called on stakeholders as well as states bordering Zamfara to take immediate steps to prevent further spread of the disease, heighten […]
Nigeria Moves Visa Applications Online by March 2025
The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on âX Spacesâ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]
Man City Signs Abdukodir Khusanov for ÂŁ33.6M
Manchester City have completed the signing of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal until 2029, for a reported fee of ÂŁ33.6 million plus add-ons. Khusanov, who joined Lens for just ÂŁ84,000 from Belarusian side Energetik-BGU 18 months ago, has rapidly developed into a standout talent. He made 16 appearances […]
Ruger Announces New Album âBlown Boyâ
Ruger is set to release date his next album, ‘Blown Boy’ in March 2025. He announced this in a post on his Instagram story. ‘Blown Boyâ comes off the back of Rugerâs 2024 joint project ‘RnB’, and is his second project since he parted ways with Jonzing World in 2023. Read Another Story – DJ Jimmy Jatt Reflects […]
DJ Jimmy Jatt Reflects on Vision Loss and Kidney Transplant
Renowned disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his experience with health issues, including losing his sight in 2020 and a chronic kidney disease diagnosis. In a recent interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt recounted how his health challenges began in 2020 as he underwent surgery to restore his […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak with One Case
Tanzania’s President, Samia Hassan, has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, with one confirmed case so far. Hassan, who announced this at a press conference yesterday that was also attended by World Health Organisationâs Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus in Dodoma, said at least 25 suspected cases had […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Womenâs T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Womenâs T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
FG Begins Recruitment for Health Fellows Programme
The Federal Government is set to massively recruit young Nigerians across all Local Government Areas of Nigeria under the Presidential Health Fellows Programme. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who announced this in a national broadcast yesterday, said all eligible Nigerian youths must submit their completed application forms on www.healthfellows.ng on or before January […]
FG Approves 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has approved a new 50 per cent hike in the cost of telephone services in the country. This comes 12 years after the last tariff hike was effected. This was announced yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The adjustment, […]
17th Headies Awards Set for April 5 in Lagos
The 17th Headies Awards will take place on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, according to a statement released by the award’s Executive Producer, Ayo Animashhun, on January 20. âThis yearâs edition is packed with an extraordinary lineup of events, culminating in a week-long celebration of the industryâs growth and artistic ingenuity,â Animashhun stated. Festivities […]
