Damage to Subsea Cable Disrupts Internet Connection in Nigeria, 12 other African Countries
Severe damage to at least three subsea cables off the West Coast of Africa disrupted internet services in Nigeria, Ghana and 12 other countries in Africa. The situation left many telecommunications subscribers and bank users stranded for hours as the disruption paralyzed digital transactions and internet communications. According to one of the world’s leading financial […]
BREAKING: Federal Government Re-opens Land and Air Borders with Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Wednesday, said the presidential directive complies with the resolution of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit […]
‘Unlawful to Register Under-18 Children for UTME’ – JAMB Registrar, Prof. Oloyede
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned parents against enrolling minors in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede gave the warning while reacting to a suit, filed by a parent, Mrs. Ifeanyi Eke, against the Board, over alleged inappropriate text messages sent to her 15-year-old daughter during her […]
Senate Suspends Abdul Ningi For 3 Months over Allegations of Budget Padding
The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi over his allegations of padding the 2024 Budget by the leadership of the National Assembly. Ningi, from Bauchi Central Senatorial District, was suspended for three months after a long stormy session in the red chamber. The lawmaker representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim, first moved the motion for Ningi’s […]
Japa: UK Bans Foreign Health Workers and Caregivers from Bringing Dependents
The United Kingdom Government has banned international health workers and carers from bringing their dependents to the country on work visas. According to the statement released on Monday, the UK said the ban was part of the plans to reduce migration. The Secretary of State for the Home Department, James Cleverly, in the statement said, […]
SSANU, NASU Declare 7-Day Warning Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have declared a 7-day warning strike, starting from March 18, 2024, to demand the payment of four months of their members’ withheld salaries, which was seized after the 2022 nationwide strike. The decision was part of the resolution of the joint […]
Anthony Joshua Sends Powerful Statement in Second Round Knockout of Francis Ngannou
Former world champion Anthony Joshua brutally knocked out boxing newbie Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash, sending a powerful statement to the division’s other top-ranked boxers. Joshua floored the former UFC champion in the first round and early in the second. A dazed Ngannou rose to his feet but was stunned […]
Hojlund, Mainoo, Arteta Win Premier League Player, Goal and Coach of the Month Awards
Manchester United’s young stars Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo have scooped the Premier League Player Of The Month and Goal Of The Month awards respectively for February 2024. Hojlund won the Player of the Month award for his sensational form in February where he scored 5 goals and provided an assist in 4 matches. During […]
‘President Tinubu is a workaholic, sleeps by 2am’ – Ajuri Ngelale
Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, has assured Nigerians that the current economic hardships will soon be a thing of the past, saying that his principal, President Bola Tinubu, is working tirelessly to ensure the growth and progress of the country. Ajuri Ngelale stated this in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. “I’m saying hang in there […]
‘Other Countries Recruit Nigerian Doctors Because We Train Them So Well’ — Health Minister, Ali Pate
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Muhammad Ali Pate, says other nations recruit health workers from Nigeria because of the level of training available in the country. Ali Pate stated this on Thursday during a briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja. “There is no country in the world today that has […]