A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov 18 for hearing a N20bn suit filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date for hearing the suit, which also has the Director-General of National […]
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Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says President William Ruto’s administration will not close down businesses over tax disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). While citing the example of businessman Humphrey Kariuki’s distillery which was shut down by the agency, Gachagua called for dialogue with investors which he says is key to prosperity. He […]
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on Friday that the number of measles infections has increased to 11 as of 27 October 2022 in the Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo. This comes after the NICD declared a measles outbreak after three cases from two healthcare facilities were reported in the same district early this […]
A mass social development advo-cacy vehicle, dubbed the “New Ghana 2057 Rebirth Initiative”, aimed at the reorientation of the mass of our people towards Ghana’s Independence Centenary Celebrations through essays, symposia, workshops, lectures, sports and games compe-titions, will be launched in the first quarter of next year, 2023. The initiative’s processes, will in-clude a National […]
Eskom says it is focusing on implementing all projects in order to meet the required 53GW of new additional energy for the period up to 2032 which will ensure energy security. The power utility said the new additional capacity needed will come particularly from renewable energy sources and takes into account the current energy deficit […]
As Nigeria strives towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), stakeholders in the health sector have urged on strategic purchasing by ensuring that available resources are properly expended for health value. They said proper utilisation of available resources will enable more Nigerians or the population at risk to access healthcare. The global managing director, Results for Development […]
Paris, France — Kunti Kamara has lashed out at the ten plaintiffs in his trial for crimes against humanity here calling them “criminals” and professing his innocence on charges of cannibalism, torture, rape, murder and forced labor. Kamara, 47, has conceded he was a commander with the United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy (Ulimo) […]
Nairobi — Special Criminal Court to Deliver Judgment on October 31 The Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will issue its first verdict on October 31, 2022, an important step in justice efforts addressing atrocities committed in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. Issa Sallet Adoum, Ousman Yaouba, and Tahir Mahamat, alleged […]
If you cross the Seine in the centre of Paris at the iconic Pont Saint-Michel and walk along the promenade, you may glimpse a small plaque on your way towards the steps that lead down to the riverbank. Placed not on the actual bridge itself, but on a wall to the side, the plaque was […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd and Daewoo Group of South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna refinery. President Muhammadu Buhari, who witnessed the signing ceremony on Thursday in Seoul, South Korea, expressed delight over the development. The president, in a statement issued by his spokesman, […]
The Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) has enjoined the country to double its momentum towards continuous immunisation, rapid outbreak response, enhanced surveillance, fundraising, awareness, and advocacy against polio. Founder of the foundation and Rotary International Polio Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Emeka Offor, made the call in a statement to mark this year’s World Polio Day. He […]
Cape Town — Western Cape Premier Calls For Probe Into Presence of Numbers Gang In Police Premier Alan Winde has asked the provincial police ombud to launch an investigation between the SAPS and the 28s gangs, who are known as sexual offenders. This follows a Western Cape High Court judgement delivered on October 17, […]
Nigerian Navy said its Commands have been providing ferry services and relief materials to victims of flood disasters across the country including medicals to ease their pains. The director of information, Naval headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Olukayode Ayo-Vaughan, in a statement said the Nigerian Navy has been carrying out humanitarian activities through some of its bases […]
Nairobi — ‘When is the league starting?’ is the common question every footballer in Kenya now asks to anyone who cares to listen. After almost five months of pre-season training, the players are now ‘bored and tired’ with no competition in sight. FKF Premier League Chief Executive Officers had a meeting a fortnight ago where […]
Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) interim administrator, Maj-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), said the intervention scheme has derailed from its noble objectives. He spoke during a meeting with former militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and other stakeholders in the Niger Delta region. Among others, the meeting centred on the future of the programme. The […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has urged commercial banks and other Financial Institutions (OFIs) to prepare against the rising threats of cybercrime in the financial system, in view of an increased recent targeted cyber-attacks on critical IT infrastructure. Speaking at the 2nd National Risk Management Conference in Lagos yesterday, the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele also […]
With only a day left before King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini’s coronation, the Zulu royal family is still entangled in a nasty public feud. On Thursday, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s brothers, Prince Mbonisi, Prince Vulindlela Zulu and Prince Mathuba, said they did not recognise Misuzulu as king, but as a prince. This is ahead of King […]
The ninth prosecution witness, Olusegun Bamidele, in the ongoing trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of the murder of the chief executive officer (CEO) of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, has told the court that the defendant withdrew a total sum of N5.5 million from the deceased’s account. Bamidele, who led a team of policemen to investigate […]