PSC Announces Removal Of Anambra CP Following Rising Insecurity By Tony Okafor The Police Service Commission has announced the transfer of Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Obong Nnache Itam, following rising cases of insecurity. The Commission also announced the appointment of Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu from Bayelsa State as the new […]
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Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices citing security concerns
Australia has banned the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from all government devices, citing national security concerns. The directive, issued Tuesday by the Department of Home Affairs, mandates the removal of all DeepSeek products from government systems. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called DeepSeek an “unacceptable risk” to government technology. […]
Fresh Hope in Goma As M23 Rebels Halt Combat to Allow Aid Access
On The Foreign Scene Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, citing humanitarian concerns. The announcement, made on Monday, follows international calls for safe aid passage and relief for displaced civilians. The ceasefire comes as the UN reports over 900 deaths and […]
Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: study
A new study has linked air pollution to a rise in lung cancer among non-smokers, particularly affecting women and people in Southeast Asia. Published in “The Lancet Respiratory Medicine” on World Cancer Day, the study reveals that lung cancer remains the most common form of the disease, with 2.5 million […]
NiMet forecasts early rainfall in 2025, flash floods in coastal areas
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, has predicted high-intensity rainfall between May and June, raising concerns over possible flash floods in coastal cities. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while presenting the 2025 climate prediction in Abuja. He noted that the onset of rain will be delayed […]
Telecom tariff hike: NLC halts protest as FG plans review panel
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the 50% increase in telecom tariffs after meeting with the Federal Government on Monday. The meeting, led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, resulted in the formation of a 10-member committee to review the […]
Senate Appoints Orji Kalu as Chairman of South-East Development Committee
The Nigerian Senate has appointed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the pioneer Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary. Kalu, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Privatisation, will now oversee the commission’s efforts in civil restitution, […]
Nigeria will reduce external borrowing, Edun tells World Bank
Nigeria plans to reduce its dependence on external borrowing as part of a broader strategy to explore alternative funding sources. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known during a meeting with World Bank Executive Director Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed. He emphasized the government’s commitment […]
As The World Marks World Cancer Day, Experts Stress Prevention, Early Detection In Nigeria.
On Tuesday, 4th February, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Cancer Day under the theme “United by Unique”. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, highlighted the alarming cancer burden in Africa, with over 900,000 new cases and 580,000 deaths in 2022. Cervical and breast cancers are the […]
Anambra State Executive Council Meets, Awards Contracts.
At its first meeting of the year, the Anambra State Executive Council has condemned human activities fueling erosion, warning that illegal structures on waterways violate the Land Use Act and risk demolition. The Council urged communities to stop unauthorized sand excavation to prevent further environmental damage. Meanwhile, contracts were awarded […]