The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty before a Federal High Court Lagos, to a charge of illegal possession of firearms brought against him by the Ministry of Justice. Vanguard earlier reported Emefiele arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for his alleged […]
The adoption and implementation of Africa’s Blue Economy Continental Strategy indicate that the continent is responding to a global call urging humanity to review and rethink the manner it operates within its natural environment. The statement was made by Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan in his address on the occasion of the African Day of Seas […]
Media experts have said president Museveni’s directive on advertising could be a political move aimed at controlling the media, and media associations. The experts said the directive is a threat to the existence of private media houses in Uganda if it is not rescinded. The directive, issued in March 2023 and reinforced in July by […]
The government of Uganda through Ministry of Trade, National Forestry Authority, Customs, Police and sister security agencies have started enforcing the presidential directive of the ban on destructive production of charcoal and timber in the country. This has also led to the immediate suspension of timber exports from Uganda to the outside market. This ban […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is 10 years old and is now the third-largest party in Parliament, after the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). With growing support in every election so far, the EFF has captured many former supporters of the ANC Youth League who now follow Julius Malema, Floyd Shivambu […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is to vaccinate over one million cows in the six area councils of the nation’s capital. The Acting Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Mallam Ishaq Abubakar Sadeeq, gave this hint during the flag-off of mass vaccination exercise against the Anthrax disease, which has been confirmed in one […]
THE Vice – President Dr Philip Mpango has issued an assurance that the government will address challenges facing farmers in the country, including timely supply of subsidised farming inputs to them ahead of the new farming season. Dr Mpango made the statement on Monday, while addressing residents in Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, during his working […]
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega, on Monday said that technology could be the needed catalyst to attract more youths to engage in agricultural activities such as livestock keeping and fishery. Minister Ulega thus said that there is a need to continue increasing and improving the application of technology in livestock keeping and […]
Dodoma — TANZANIA National Parks (TANAPA) announced a number of measures including infrastructures upgrading to ensure the five-million tourist target and six-billion US dollar (about 14tri/-) revenue collection come 2025/26 are attained. TANAPA’s Conservation Commissioner, Mr William Mwakilema outlined strategies to reporters on Monday, saying in boosting the number of tourists, the authority will continue […]
Hundreds braved threats, counter attractions and ploys to disrupt Citizens Coalition for Change President Nelson Chamisa’s (CCC) Charandura rally Monday where celebrated Gospel singer Mathias Mhere performed. Mhere, a close friend to CCC’s Chirumanzu South Parliamentary candidate Patrick Cheza chose to give hope in the Zanu PF stronghold, singing Mwari wedu ano turner ma tables […]
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student, Darlington Upenyu Chigwena (21) has finally tasted freedom after spending a month in pretrial detention. He is facing numerous charges of criminal nuisance and damage to property. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) successfully sought Chingwena’s release from remand prison this Monday. “We have ended the inordinate prison misery of […]
The House of Representatives said it will stop at nothing to recover the over $9 billion gas flaring fines imposed by the federal government on erring local and foreign companies operating in the oil and gas industry. The House through its Ad-hoc Committee investigating gas flaring in the country also resolved to investigate the $277,258,304.72 […]
Arusha — THE East African Court of Justice (EACJ) remains steadfast in promoting good governance and democracy in the region, despite a financial crisis it faces. While lamenting on the failure of Partner States in timely remittance of financial contributions, the President of the East African Community’s (EAC) treaty-based judicial body Justice Nestor Kayobera, asserted […]
The federal government says 43 percent of Nigerian children between the ages of five and 11 actively participate in economic activities. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Daju Kachollom, said this in Abuja yesterday when she led a road walk to the National Human Rights Commission’s headquarters. She noted that child labour violates children’s […]
The Egyptian company, TAQA Arabia, is set to carry out a study that would enable the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to supply natural gas to more residents in Dar es Salaam. The study will therefore inform the TPDC over natural gas market in the city so as to construct the needed supply infrastructure. Recently, […]
Amnesty International and some activists have challenged the Lagos State government to disclose the identities of the 103 #ENDSARS victims billed for mass burial. Daily Trust, on Monday, reported that in a letter dated July 19 by the Lagos State Government Public Procurement Agency titled: Letter of No Objection – Mass Burial for the 103, […]
Kibaha — Leaders in the Coast Region have been urged to educate and motivate communities and other stakeholders to participate in contributing views which will be used in the preparations of the National Development Vision 2025-2050. Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) Idd Mchata made the statement while representing Coast Regional Commissioner Mr Aboubakar Kunenge at the […]
The Federal Government yesterday officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, signed by Dr Columba Vakuru, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to the […]