Enugu, 47, Nigeria

PSC promotes 31 to DCPs, 505 CSPs

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police. This comes two days after 684 senior police officers were elevated to various ranks. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s …

2024-09-01 13:35

FG earmarks $800m for construction of power substations, distribution lines

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the federal government’s plan to release $800 million for the construction of substations and distribution lines under the Presidential Power Initiative. This was revealed in a statement issued by the mini…

2024-09-01 08:21

Champions held in 2024/25 NPFL opener

Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Flying Antelopes, who clinched their eighth league title just 68 days b…

2024-09-01 00:35

Inside Nigeria’s struggle to end animal cruelty

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is home to a vast array of wildlife, ranging from elephants in the savannas to unique bird species in its forests. However, this rich biodiversity is under significant threat due to habitat destruction, poaching, and i…

2024-09-01 00:31

FG irrigated 24,000 hectares of farmland in 2023 – REA

The Rural Electrification Agency irrigated over 24,000 hectares of farmland in 2023, according to the just released 2023 REA Capital Project Report. Last year, the Federal Government announced plans to cultivate 500,000 hectares of irrigable land for dry-seas…

2024-09-01 00:10

Ofoedu thrilled by Rangers return

Former Agudat Sport Ashdod F.C. of Israel forward, Chikeluba Ofoedu, is delighted to rejoin Rangers, as he looks to continue to defend the badge of the Nigerian champion from where he left off in 2012. Ofoedu started his career at Rangers in 2011 and played o…

2024-09-01 00:01

Die Geschichte eines genetischen Würfelspiels: Liebe in Zeiten der Sichelzellanämie

Liebe versus Genetik: Das Dilemma um Sichelzellanämie in Nigeria. Subomi und Nkechi lieben sich. Was also hindert sie daran, sich zusammenzutun? Die Geschichte eines genetischen Würfelspiels.

2024-08-31 19:45

Rangers host El-Kanemi in NPFL 2024/25 opener

Sixty-eight days after being crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champions for the eighth time, Rangers International will begin their title defence against 2024 Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors on the opening day of the 2024/25 season at the Nna…

2024-08-31 00:21

Flooding kills 195, Cameroon set to release dam water

The death toll from flooding in the country has increased to 195, the National Emergency Management Agency said on Friday. The agency’s spokesperson, Manzo Ezekiel, warned residents by the River Benue to relocate, saying its water level was rising. On the num…

2024-08-30 23:52

Mpox cases rise to 48 in 19 states, FCT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 48 confirmed Mpox cases have been recorded out of 868 suspected cases across 35 local government areas in 19 states, and the Federal Capital Territory. This was revealed in the Mpox situation report f…

2024-08-30 23:22