Author: Vincent Osuwo

According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), anthrax disease may have spread throughout the country. The NCDC made the announcement just hours after the Federal Government confirmed the first incidence of the disease in Niger state through the Ministry of Agriculture. Ifedayo Adetifa, the executive director of the NCDC, in an interview with Channels Television, stated that anthrax entered the country from nearby countries. 10 things to know about the dreadful Anthrax disease “The case was in a multi specie animal farm comprising of cattle, sheep and goats located at Gajiri, along Abuja-Kaduna expressway Suleja Local…

The Organized Labour has condemned the latest hike in fuel pump price to N617, branding the change as unacceptable to Nigerians. In response to the development, the NLC’s head of media and public relations, Comrade Benson Upah, informed journalists that the increase poses a severe threat to the citizenry’s socioeconomic well-being, companies, incomes, and livelihood. The labor unions, on the other hand, asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to drive fuel prices to N1,000 per liter. NNPC increases pump price to N617/litre NLC questions how the current fuel price trend would benefit the people or the economy, especially…

Combined troops of 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police, and Operatives of the Department of State Services have neutralized two IPOB/ESN fighters and arrested five others after a fierce encounter that took place on Monday 17 July 2023 at Fuji Junction general area in Asaba, Delta state. According to a statement signed by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the encounter followed distress calls that the community was under attack by the terrorists, to which the combined operatives of the force swiftly responded. The terrorists succumbed to the overwhelming firepower of the troops, after two…

On Monday, the Federal Government announced that Nigeria had its first incidence of anthrax disease, which was discovered in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development acknowledged the news in a statement signed by Nigeria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Columba Vakuru. Here are some important facts about anthrax disease. Nigeria records first case of Anthrax 1. Anthrax is caused by a naturally occurring bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. It can remain undetected for years. 2. Anthrax spreads by spores. When veterinarians, agricultural workers, livestock producers, hunters, and butchers come into touch with diseased animals…

A 4-year-old boy has reportedly lost his life after being mauled to death by his father’s berserk Rottweiler pet dog in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The sad incident, according to a lady simply identified as Juwex , happened on Monday, July 17, 2023. She stated that the victim’s father had released two of his dogs to protect his kids in the compound as he went out to work. Nigeria records first case of Anthrax Revealing the incident on Twitter, she said, “My friend’s dog( Rottweiler) killed her toddler this morning. I am not ok. “This happened yesterday in my area.…

A former legal adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire, SAN, has suggested that the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore might have been forced rather than voluntary. Banire while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday hours after Senator Abubakar Kyari emerged as the new APC National Chairman and announced Adamu and Omisore’s resignation as national officers of the party stated, “I have been reading Mr. Lukman Saliu for some time; he has been raising a lot of issues, particularly bordering on maladministration of the party, misappropriation of…

Emmanuel Adebayor, a former Togo and Arsenal striker, has stated that Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen should be named the 2023 African Player of the Year. Osimhen was instrumental in Napoli’s first league title in over three decades, scoring 26 goals and giving five assists as they were named Italian champions. The 24-year-old’s outstanding performance last season put him among the frontrunners for the prize, with Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, who won the treble, and Sevilla’s Moroccan attacker Youssef En-Nesyri. Napoli offer Osimhen N6.5bn annual salary Former Nigerian international, Nwankwo Kanu was the last Nigerian to win the award in…

Benjamin Mendy, a former Manchester City defender, has returned to the field after being exonerated of all rape allegations. The French defender was spotted on a Manchester football pitch practising with some local players. He showed up at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, for a local football game with several strangers. Saudi League is better than MLS – Ronaldo A spectator said: “Mendy turned up and asked some lads if he could join in. “They couldn’t believe it – getting to play against a Premier League star and a World Cup winner. “He had a laugh and just enjoyed…

Napoli, the Italian champions, have offered Victor Osimhen a new two-year contract worth N6.5bn — €6.5m plus €1m in bonuses. With two years left on his contract in Napoli, the prolific striker had demanded a salary of €7 million per year in order to extend his present stay with the Italian champions, who are eager to lock him down to a new contract despite interest from some of Europe’s top teams. According to reports, the new proposed deal will feature a £170 million release clause for the Nigerian striker. Osimhen demands €7m to sign new contract with Napoli The Nigerian…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly gone after Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over failure to account for over N32 billion raised by the party from the sale of forms for the 2023 general election. A source in the Commission revealed to The Whistler that operatives were at Adamu’s apartment on Sunday night after he reportedly handed his resignation letter to the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. The operatives visited his residence located on Ali Akilu Crescent, by Aso Rock Presidential Villa with a search warrant around 8pm. No…