 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 […]
Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still […]
NCC Orders Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks over USSD Debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has ordered telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. In a signed public notice, the commission said the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by Jan. 27, 2025 or risk losing access to their […]
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 […]
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainability
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to sustainability and its role in shaping a global energy future. Speaking to an international audience of leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, President Tinubu acknowledged the critical need for global collaboration to address the challenges of climate change and economic development. President Tinubu assured […]
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 […]
Fireboy DML Releases ‘Ecstacy’ Video From ‘Adedamola’ Album
Fireboy DML has kicked off his 2025 with the release of the visuals for ‘Ecstacy’ off his fourth album ‘Adedamola’. The music video features dancers set against colourful backdrops that captures the song’s vibrancy. Shot in Lagos by Olu The Wave, the video is the fourth from the ‘Adedamola’ album. Read Another Story – AGN […]
