 Tanzania Denies Marburg Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has denied reports of a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg disease in the northwest of the country. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization had said nine possible cases had been reported in the remote Kagera region, and eight infected persons had died. But Tanzania’s Health Minister, Jenista Mhagama, today said after samples were […]
Governors Back Tax Reforms, Propose New VAT Formula
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected any immediate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing potential economic pressure on businesses and households already dealing with inflation. In a communique issued after a meeting with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee in Abuja yesterday, the governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process to modernise […]
FG Declares Third Mainland Bridge Safe
Federal Controller of works Lagos, Engineer Olukorode Kesha, says the integrity of the third Mainland Bridge is not in doubt and remains safe to road users. The clarification follows publication on social media which speculated that a joint of the bridge had expanded, calling on Lagosians to avoid the third Mainland Bridge. Upon inspection of […]
Speed Darlington Granted ₦20 Million Bail in Cybercrime Case
Singer, Darlington Achakpo, well known as Speed Darlington, has been granted a N20 million bail with one surety in like sum by the Federal High Court Abuja. Justice Ekerete Alan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, after he pleaded not guilty to a two-count […]
Nigeria’s inflation Rate hits 34.80%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate jumped to 34.80% in December 2024 from 34.60% in November 2024. In its latest Consumer Price Index report released yesterday, the National Bureau of Statistics said the December 2024 headline inflation rate showed a marginal increase of 0.20% compared to the November 2024 headline inflation rate. It attributed the increase to […]
Bafta Nominations Set to Shape Oscars Predictions
The Bafta nominations will be announced on Wednesday, the latest milestone in an unpredictable awards season which has thrown up several surprises. The British Academy’s shortlists are likely to be a strong Oscars indicator. Last year, the winners of the top six categories matched up perfectly between the two ceremonies. The nominations follow last week’s […]
CAF Postpones 2024 African Nations Championship to August
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has postponed the 2024 African Nations Championship to August 2025. The competition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, was initially billed for February 1 to 28.CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced this today following the advice of CAF Technical and Infrastructure experts, who believe that more time is […]
National Assembly to Complete Electoral Reforms Before Elections
The National Assembly has vowed to complete electoral reforms ahead of the off-cycle elections coming up this year. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who gave the assurance upon resumption of lawmakers at plenary, emphasized that the foundation of every thriving democracy is viable electoral reforms. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Senate President urged his colleagues […]
Guardiola Ends 30-Year Marriage
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to end their 30-year relationship. Reports from El Periodico on Monday indicate that the separation is amicable, described as friendly and stable. The couple, who first met in 1994 and married in 2014 near Barcelona, have reportedly drifted apart, particularly due to […]
AGN Denies Report of President Emeka Rollas’ Arrest in Abia State
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked a viral report that its National President, Emeka Rollas was arrested and detained by the police in Abia State. Online report said Rollas was arrested over the weekend for alleged role in imposition of an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild. However, in […]
