Africa

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company NNPC limited, says it welcomes the decision by the Federal governrnent to remove subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS otherwise known as petrol. Addressing the press, the Group Chief Executive…

To generate job opportunities and increase agricultural production, the Katsina State Government, supported 272 graduates with agricultural materials to become self-reliant. Speaking during the exercise, the Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu,…

Nutrition experts have warned that people who experience unexplained weight loss may be suffering from malnutrition, cancer, or cardiovascular diseases, among others and may lead to death. They noted that an unexplained weight loss that…

The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council and expressed profound gratitude to the cabinet members for their services to the government and the State. Wike announced the dissolution on Thursday…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose impassioned battles over pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues have endeared him to conservatives, will announce on Wednesday he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, placing him…

Former United States President Barack Obama, late night television host Stephen Colbert, and CNN’s Erin Burnett are some of the “500 Americans” Russia has banned from entering the country. Russia on Friday announced it was banning “500…

Mr Danladi Jatau (APC-Kokona West) has declared his interest to contest for the position of Speaker of seventh Nasarawa State House of Assembly. Jatau, who was re-elected in March, announced his aspiration in an interview with newsmen on…

Hilda Baci has beat the world Guiness record of the longest cooking marathon in the world. With over 87 hours, 45 minutes of cooking time, Hilda Baci beats Lata Tondon, the Indian who completed the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says over N46.2 billion matching grants for the development of public primary and junior secondary schools have remained un-accessed by some state governments. The acting…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital has upheld the conviction of former chairperson of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina. The appellate court upheld the sentence of Maina to 8 years for money…