Man who got first-ever pig heart transplant dies — two months after surgery
David Bennett, a 57-year-old man with terminal heart disease who had undergone a first-of-its-kind pig heart transplant, is dead. According to a statement by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), Bennett died on Tuesday. In January, he had undergone a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig’s heart. The organ […]
FG bans foreigners from buying agric produce directly from farmers
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a ban on foreigners and their representatives purchasing agricultural produce at the farm gate. This implies that only licensed and duly registered local buying agents can now buy farm produce directly from farmers in Nigeria. According to the federal government, the effort is to ensure […]
IT’S OFFICIAL: ‘Chairman to north-central, secretary to south-west’ — APC unveils zoning formula
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally released its zonal formula ahead of its national elective convention fixed for March 26. The zoning formula was contained in a statement issued by Salisu Na’inna Ɗambatta, APC publicity director, on Wednesday. Dambatta said the recommendations of the zoning were approved by the caretaker committee […]
FIRS, MultiChoice agree to resolve tax disputes, withdraw ALL court cases
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and MultiChoice Nigeria have agreed to an amicable resolution over pending tax disputes. Both parties announced the agreement on Wednesday in Abuja. TheCable understands that as part of the agreements, MultiChoice will withdraw all pending lawsuits, and FIRS will conduct a forensic system of the company’s […]
Obasanjo: Nigeria used to dare Commonwealth — we need to regain our strength
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria needs to focus on efforts to regain its position as a major influence internationally. The former president spoke on Tuesday at the maiden symposium of the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra state. He praised […]
Umahi appeals sack, accuses judge of doing ‘hatchet job’
Dave Umahi, Ebonyi state governor, and Eric Igwe, the deputy governor, have appealed the federal high court judgement which ordered their removal from office. In the notice filed on Wednesday, Umahi and Igwe listed eight grounds of appeal against the lower court’s judgment. They are seeking an order setting aside the judgement […]
‘Aviation fuel is scarce’ — Nigerian airlines notify customers of flight disruptions
Nigerian airlines have informed passengers that they are likely to experience flight disruptions due to the prolonged scarcity of aviation fuel. With aviation fuel in short supply, its price has increased. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), had in February, lamented that the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, went […]
Senate rejects Buhari’s request to delete clause ‘disenfranchising’ appointees in electoral act
The senate has rejected a request by President Muhammadu Buhari seeking to delete a clause in the newly-signed electoral act. The upper legislative chamber rejected the bill through a voice vote when it was tabled to be read a second time. When Buhari signed the electoral act amendment bill into law, he […]
NCDC: 60 returnees from Ukraine have tested positive for COVID
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 60 Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine have tested positive for COVID-19. On February 24, troops invaded Ukraine after Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, ordered a special military operation in Donbas, a separatist-held region in Ukraine. Since the invasion, there have been reported casualties from both countries, […]
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC logs 118 cases — but no fatality
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 118 cases of COVID-19 infections. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Wednesday. Catching COVID may cause changes to the brain, says study Scientists says they have found significant differences in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans before and after infection. The study is published in the […]