The Katsina State Government on Thursday inaugurated Local Government Emergency Management Committees (LEMC) for the 34 Local Government Areas of the state.
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Meta on Thursday said it had laid off 20 workers for leaking information to the media, as the social media giant faces pressure over the recent political shift of its boss Mark Zuckerberg towards US President Donald Trump.
The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that Ramadan fast will commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The declaration follows the sighting of the new crescent moon in various parts of Nigeria on Friday evening, February 28, 2025. The Sultan, in a live broadcast, confirmed that reports of the moon sighting were received from multiple states, including Sokoto, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, and Plateau. The Sultan urged Muslims to utilize this holy month to pray for peace, progress, and prosperity in Nigeria, and to support those in need within their communities.…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has alleged that her troubles in the Senate stem from rejecting sexual advances from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, she claimed Akpabio made inappropriate remarks during a private encounter in December 2023. Comparing her situation to a student being punished for resisting a lecturer’s demands, Natasha stated: “Mine is the case of a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing to sleep with him,” Natasha said. “My issue with Akpabio started on 8th of December, 2023… My case is a case of a student being punished by a…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine will be unveiled in Anambra in September.
In a world where orphans are often marginalized, Nimatullah Muhammad Bashir has defied the odds, proving that resilience, hard work, and an unyielding commitment to education can lead to remarkable success. Her story is not just one of survival but of triumph—a testament to the power of determination in the face of hardship. Born in Offa, a town in Nigeria’s Kwara State, Nimatullah’s journey was anything but easy. Orphaned at a young age, she lacked the financial security many students take for granted. Yet, she refused to let her circumstances define her future. Instead, she transformed them into motivation, propelling…
The Trump administration has abruptly terminated contracts for approximately 10,000 projects funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), affecting critical HIV, malaria, and humanitarian aid programs worldwide. Among the hardest hit are hundreds of African HIV organizations that provide life-saving services, which received immediate termination notices on Thursday morning. Additionally, the administration announced a halt to US funding for the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), sparking outrage and concerns over the devastating consequences for global HIV efforts. Immediate impact on African HIV programmes Dr. Kate Rees of South Africa’s Anova Health Institute, which delivers HIV services to…
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – To improve the penetration of electric vehicles in Zambia and reduce carbon emissions, the government has implored the automobile manufacturing industry to invest in infrastructure that supports electric automobiles (EMVs) as the country plans to transition to this new automotive innovation. By Alfonso Kasongo However, Zambia’s shift to electric automobiles (EMVs) remains slow due to inadequate infrastructure, such as charging ports, among other challenges. Speaking at the launch of the Volkswagen (VW) showroom in Lusaka, the country’s Minister of Transport and Communication, Frank Tayali, emphasized that adequate infrastructure and a trained workforce are key to enhancing Zambia’s…
Meta plans to debut a standalone AI app during the second quarter, according to people familiar with the matter. The Meta AI app marks a major step in CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to make his company the leader in AI by the end of the year, ahead of competitors such as OpenAI and Alphabet, the people said. Meta also plans to test a paid subscription service for Meta AI, taking a cue from OpenAI’s monthly fees for access to more powerful versions of ChatGPT, the people said. Meta AI will soon become one of the social media company’s standalone apps, joining…
@StatiSense has revealed DSTV’s new monthly premium fees for its service across various African nations, showing significant differences in pricing. As of March 1, 2025, Mozambique will lead with the highest monthly subscription fee of ₦153,398.85, closely followed by Zimbabwe and Uganda, both charging ₦112,462.50. Here’s a breakdown of the monthly premium fees for DSTV in select African countries: Mozambique — ₦153,398.85 Zimbabwe — ₦112,462.50 Uganda — ₦112,462.50 Mauritius — ₦107,964 Tanzania — ₦101,216.25 Malawi — ₦98,967 Botswana — ₦89,970 Namibia — ₦80,973 Eswatini — ₦79,473.50 Zambia — ₦74,975 Ghana — ₦71,976 Ethiopia — ₦64,478.50 South Africa — ₦56,981 Nigeria…