Eight-year-old performs 70 kg deadlift effortlessly

Eight-year-old performs 70 kg deadlift effortlessly

Caught on Camera are real-life moments, from armed robberies to near-death experiences that will shock you terrified. CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, but they have also captured some hilarious, weird, and sometimes terrifying moments. ALSO, WATCH: Majestic Tiger Charges towards brave Tourist on jungle safari [Video] Watch real-life moments … Read more

FG to cut down carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 – Official

FG to cut down carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 – Official

Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says the agency plans to cut down carbon emissions in the country to net-zero by 2050. Mr Abdullahi made this disclosure on Saturday in Abuja at the maiden sensitisation campaign of using improved wood stove in rural areas held at Kurudu Village, Karu Area Council, Federal Capital … Read more

Carte Blanche: Air in the pipes

Carte Blanche: Air in the pipes

Sunday, 3 March’s episode of Carte Blanche exposes the enduring struggle of Johannesburg residents with severe water shortages and exorbitant bills. Recent findings indicate that certain households are essentially billed for air instead of water. SET YOUR ALARM | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? For more on this story, don’t miss this Sunday’s episode. … Read more

Withheld Salaries: Stop treating us like ASUU, we never went on strike — CONUA tells Tinubu

Withheld Salaries: Stop treating us like ASUU, we never went on strike — CONUA tells Tinubu

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has asked the Nigerian government to pay its members the remaining part of their withheld salaries. The academic union, a breakaway from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), asked the government to stop lumping up its members’ issues with those of ASUU members, saying its members had consistently … Read more

Here are all the payment dates for the year

Here are all the payment dates for the year

Millions of South Africans receiving social grants are always eager to know when their upcoming payment dates are. Luckily for them, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for the 2024/2025 financial year. SASSA PAYMENT DATES FOR THE YEAR It is important to note that the first week of the month reserved … Read more

PWDs call for domestication of disability laws

PWDs call for domestication of disability laws

The National Association Of Persons With Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), FCT Chapter, has called for full domestication of disability laws and accessibility standard code. The Chairman of the NAPWPD, Chris Agbo, made the call at a media conference to commemorate the day in Abuja. Mr Agbo explained that the International Wheelchair Day was a reminder of … Read more

City of Cape Town announces an 8-hour water shutdown on Wednesday

City of Cape Town announces an 8-hour water shutdown on Wednesday

The City of Cape Town has announced an 8-hour water shutdown scheduled for Wednesday. Residents are advised to prepare for temporary disruptions in their water supply as essential maintenance work is carried out by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate. Scheduled for Wednesday, 6 March, from 9:00 to 17:00, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate … Read more

Corruption in Nigerian judiciary is extensive – UNODC

Corruption in Nigerian judiciary is extensive – UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) says corruption is prevalent in the Nigerian judiciary. A representative of the UNODC, Melissa Omene, said this on Friday at a judicial accountability event in Abuja. The event was organised by Tapinitiative, a not-for-profit organisation Speaking on a 2019 survey that was conducted by the UNODC … Read more

SSANU, NASU issue one week ultimatum, threaten strike

SSANU, NASU issue one week ultimatum, threaten strike

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a one-week ultimatum for the Nigerian government to pay the unions’ members’ withheld salaries or risk an industrial action. In a statement jointly signed by SSANU President, Mohammed … Read more