CAF President Patrice Motsepe has cautioned African nations and clubs against the habit of subjecting visiting teams to inhuman treatment by failing to provide adequate transportation, accommodations, or training facilities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Motsepe made the remarks on Tuesday during a media briefing at the CAF 46th Ordinary General Assembly…
The Nigerian economy experienced a slower growth rate in the first quarter of 2023 due to a cash crunch caused by the country’s currency redesign. This has had a significant impact on business activities, and analysts predict that the growth of the economy will remain uncertain, with growth likely to fall below the forecast for…
The Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sunusi II, on Tuesday praised Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for prioritising education, healthcare, agriculture, and security in the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Sunusi expressed the appreciation while paying traditional Sallah homage to the governor in Kano. “We’ve come to pay Sallah homage…
Ugandan Police spokesperson on Wednesday said the country is strengthening security ahead of the festive season. Uganda Police Force spokesman Kituuma Rusoke said in a statement that the joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been deployed to patrol mapped-out areas in the capital city Kampala and major towns to ensure peace, safety, and…
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday, threatened to revoke the bail it granted to Yisa Usman, the sacked Deputy Director, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), over behaviour considered to be improper. Justice H.A. Musa, who cautioned Usman, granted the oral application by N. Orji, the prosecution lawyer, to commence the trial following the breakdown…
UNICEF has announced the arrival of 1.2 million doses of vital polio vaccines in Gaza, amid urgent calls for humanitarian pauses to reach hundreds of thousands of at-risk children. More than 640,000 children are targeted to receive the polio type two (nOPV) vaccines, UNICEF said in a post on X on Monday. The World Health…
Lebanese armed forces were deployed to several more villages in southern Lebanon on Monday, shortly after an announcement that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was being extended until February 18. Lebanese forces partially re-entered the towns of Mais al Jabal and Houla, located along the southern demarcation line with neighbouring Israel. Lines of cars…
The Plateau Ministry of Education has closed down two private schools in Jos for operating below minimum standard. Mr Sabastine John, the Director, Quality Assurance of the ministry, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. John identified the schools as First Academy and Niret Private School, located in Jos North and Jos South Local…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released guidance to improve the design, conduct and oversight of clinical trials in all countries. The organisation said on Wednesday in a statement that the new global guidance puts forward recommendations for more effective and equitable clinical trials. “This guidance aims to support stronger country-led research and development (R&D)…
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to highlight the importance of South-South cooperation to build solidarity and drive progress on shared development goals. Guterres, who arrived in China on Tuesday, would take part in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday. Guterres Spokesperson, Mr Stephane Dujarric, at a news…
