Gom Mirian The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the suspension of its planned barring of Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for 21 days. This decision comes after the commission issued a Pre-Disconnection Notice on January 8, 2024, stating that MTN would begin disconnecting Glo’s services starting from January 18, 2024, due to an…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi Ghana has officially launched a national strategic plan aimed at completely eradicating malaria from the country. The plan, which covers 2024 to 2028, was announced by Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwaku Manu on Wednesday. Manu stated that the number of deaths caused by malaria in the country is simply unacceptable and that efforts…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje, Ogbodo Ozioma Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that preliminary investigations conducted by security agencies have revealed the cause of the explosion that occurred in the Bodija Area of Ibadan on Tuesday. According to the governor, on Wednesday, the blast was triggered by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. The explosion…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The Karmo market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was engulfed by a devastating fire in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving traders helpless as their goods turned to ashes. Known for its affordable prices of used clothing, the market experienced a tragic incident that many believe could have been minimised if…
The small community of Ette, situated on the border of Enugu and Kogi states in Nigeria, has been grappling with a multitude of challenges, with the most pressing being the prevalence of criminal activities, particularly kidnapping. The community, which has long been neglected in terms of infrastructural development, is now a hotspot for criminal activities,…
Juliet Jacob, Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Nigeria has been listed among the most dangerous countries in the world to live in 2024, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023 report. The factors used to compile this report include the number of internal and external violent conflicts, level of distrust, political instability, potential for terrorist acts,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi Tanzania’s health authorities have issued a high alert following an outbreak of red eye disease, a condition characterized by eye redness often attributed to swollen or dilated blood vessels. The Director of Curative Services in the Ministry of Health, Pascal Ruggajo, announced at a press conference in Dar es Salaam that preliminary investigations…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi Despite concerns over the increasing exodus of skilled workers from Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has assured that his government will train more personnel to fill the void left by those leaving the country. President Tinubu said this on Monday during the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodinma in Owerri, Imo state. The migration of…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for an emergency security meeting in response to the escalating security crisis in the nation’s capital. Bandits have been targeting residents in their homes, leading to fatalities and heightened tension. Speaking at the ongoing meeting in Abuja, Wike assured residents…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. This appeal aims to reach over 87 million people in the context of complex emergencies, including conflicts, climate change, and economic instability, which…
