South African pay television company MultiChoice Group has reported a 99% fall in half-year profit on Tuesday and described the operating environment as “extremely hostile”.The owner of DStv, whose pay-TV business operates across 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, said its performance was marred by weaker local currencies and constrained consumer spending particularly in Nigeria and extreme power disruptions in Zambia.Advertisement · Scroll to continueMultichoice said its adjusted core headline earnings…

Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, taking over leadership from Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu.  The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, presided over the ceremony, administering the oaths of office and allegiance at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.  In their inaugural pledges, Okpebholo and Idahosa committed to upholding the constitution, adhering to its provisions, and prioritizing the welfare…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. He emphasised that this goal would be achieved through effective collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other key stakeholders in the health sector. In a statement shared on the state government’s social media platforms, Governor Oyebanji underscored the initiative’s purpose: ensuring no child is born with…

A devastating mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has claimed the lives of at least 13 people. Dr. Joshua Riti, Chairman of the LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, expressing deep sadness over the loss of life. The collapse occurred last Saat a mining site located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South, and Jos North LGAs. Seven of the…

In the effort to obey court judgment in Nigeria, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental justice in the Niger Delta. In the engagement programme held today at Casoni Hotel in Port Harcourt, the keynotes were drawn from the National Human Rights Commission and the Federal Ministry of Justice. The engagement session with the stakeholders was aimed at tackling impunity for disobeying court judgments…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced that an alleged notorious cross-border car theft dealer has been arrested in Kenya after a long chase. This information was shared via their social media handle on Monday, acknowledging his successful apprehension to their officers from the Loitoktok Police Station. The notice stated that their team identified the suspected individual, Muchiri, behind the vehicle wheel. He reportedly abandoned the alleged stolen truck…

In a chilling case that has captured national attention, the United States government is offering a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a Nigerian fugitive accused of the heinous murder of his three-month-old child. According to a statement released by Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Don Freeman, Olawusi has been placed on the U.S. Marshals Service’s list of 15 most wanted fugitives. The troubling…

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have arrived in Benin, the capital of Edo State, for the inauguration of the state’s Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo. The Vice President, who landed in Benin at 10:44 AM, was received at the airport by Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu. Also present at the airport to welcome Shettima were several governors from states controlled by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the alleged naira abuse linked to Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter, Mrs. Fauziya Goje, is footage of Hajara Seidu Haruna’s daughter, Amina Zannah. On 25 October, Fauziya and Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar had a grand wedding ceremony with dignitaries such as President Bola Tinubu, Deputy Senate President; Umar Ganduje, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A few days after the ceremony, videos from…

A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of the damage remains unclear, but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.“I was nearby when…

Two months have passed since the devastating flooding that destroyed the medium security custodial centre in Maiduguri, resulting in the escape of 281 prisoners. Despite efforts to recapture the convicts, 278 of these convicts remain unaccounted for. The flooding that happened on the 10th of September brought down the walls of the correctional facilities and staff quarters, forcing the prisoners to flee for their safety. Abubakar Umar, spokesperson for the…

In a bid to fortify national security, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the greater integration of advanced technology into military operations. The Minister made this call during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference, held at the Conference Hall of the New NAOWA School Events Hall in Abuja. He stressed the vital importance of modernizing defence strategies and enhancing…