KANO, Nigeria — A grieving father in Kano State has recounted the heartbreaking loss of four young daughters to diphtheria within just two weeks, underscoring the severity of Nigeria’s ongoing outbreak. Malam Yusuf Maitama, who lives in Hotoron Yan Dodo, Nassarawa Local Government Area, told journalists on Tuesday that the tragedy began when his youngest…
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The United States has suspended most visa processing in Zimbabwe, citing unspecified concerns with the government, the US Embassy in Harare confirmed on Wednesday. “We have paused routine visa services in Harare while we address concerns with the Government of Zimbabwe,” the embassy announced in a statement posted on X. It clarified…
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the sudden death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon. Coker passed away on Saturday, August 16, following a brief illness, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. The ministry described him as…
KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government has clarified that patients in Nigeria’s Northwest are not excluded from its kidney dialysis subsidy scheme, contrary to circulating claims. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the subsidy is already being piloted in 11 federal tertiary hospitals across the country. “Under the…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced that millions of social media accounts have been taken down in Nigeria under the recently introduced Code of Practice 2024, as global tech companies enforce stricter rules on harmful online content. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Corporate Communications at the National Information Technology Development…
BORNO, Nigeria – International partners are strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency, with the United Nations and the United Kingdom training police units in Borno State to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The exercise, held at the Nigerian Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Base 13 in Maiduguri, comes as insurgent groups persistently deploy IEDs against civilians…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198-kilometre water pipeline project aimed at providing potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and surrounding communities. Speaking at the project launch on Wednesday, Wike said President Bola Tinubu had fulfilled his pledge to deliver clean…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has abolished the controversial 5% excise duty on telecommunications services; a decision expected to reduce costs for millions of Nigerians and strengthen the nation’s digital economy. Speaking yesterday at a conference in Abuja, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Executive Vice-Chairman, Aminu Maida, confirmed that the levy on mobile calls and…
ABUJA, Nigeria- Nearly four years after the deadly attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, suspects linked to the Al-Shabab terrorist group are still battling for bail in court. The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to deny bail to five men accused of…
HARARE, Egypt – Egypt is set to expand cooperation with Zimbabwe, prioritising development, training, and media modernisation as part of a broader strategy to strengthen bilateral relations. Speaking in Harare, the Egyptian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Salwa Mowafi, confirmed Cairo’s commitment during talks with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere. The discussions…
