Scientist urges African countries to intensify voice against vaccine nationalism
Ravindra Gupta, a Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the University of Cambridge in U.K., has urged African countries to make a stronger voice against COVID-19 […]
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NLC congratulates Anambra Gov.-elect, Prof. Soludo
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated the governor-elect in Anambra, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on his victory during the Nov. 6 and Nov. 9 governorship […]
Police repel kidnap attempt on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Men of The Kaduna State Police Command have repelled a kidnap attempt on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. Police spokesman in the […]
Ikoyi building collapse: Death toll rises to 45
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos + Rescue workers have recovered two more bodies from the site of the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi, Lagos State. The […]
Senate approves Buhari’s $16bn, €1bn external borrowing request
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s External Borrowing (Rolling Plan) request in the sum of $16,230,077,718, and €1,020,000,000. Also approved by the upper […]
Nigeria is viable to attract, sustain FDI – Buhari tells French investors
President Muhammadu Buhari says outlook on Nigerian economy remains bright, with sustained investments in infrastructure, particularly ICT, that favour global businesses and a friendly regulatory […]
Ex-MD of aviation fueling company arraigned over alleged N1.6bn fraud
A former Managing Director of an aviation fueling company, Star Orient Nig. Ltd., Dare Osamo, and a lawyer, Bisola Olore, were on Wednesday arraigned in […]
NSCDC parades 4 suspected bandits, 1 other for sodomizing 12 minors
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sokoto State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Saleh Dada has paraded four suspected […]
Ortom pledges to improve IGR to settle state’s financial obligations
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has pledged to improve on the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State to enable it to settle some of […]
Somali Army kills 9 al-Shabab terrorists in southern region
Somali National Army (SNA) on Wednesday killed nine al-Shabab terrorists during the ongoing security operation in Awdhigle district in the southern part of the country. […]
FEC approves National Development Plan 2021-2025, with N348tn investment
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 2021-2025 National Development Plan with an investment size of N348.7 trillion. Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]
UN confirms many drivers’ detention in northern Ethiopia
No fewer than 70 drivers working for the United Nations and international aid organisations were detained in northern Ethiopia, a UN spokesperson confirmed to dpa […]
About 240 million children worldwide living with disabilities – UNICEF
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at nearly 240 million, according to a UNICEF report released on […]
Borno Govt. distributes food items, cash to resettled households
The Borno Committee on the Resettlement of Displaced Persons to their ancestral homes has distributed food items and cash to 8,640 households in Kukawa Local […]
NNPC to mobilise funding for Badagry expressway next week — Fed Works Controller
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, has said his ministry is fine tuning modalities for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to […]
Anambra poll: Buhari congratulates Soludo, commends INEC, security agencies
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for winning […]
“You’re a complete gentleman” – Buhari greets Mamman Daura at 82
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Malam Mamman Daura as he marks his 82nd birthday on November 10. The president’s congratulatory […]
Ortom congratulates Soludo on Anambra governorship election victory
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his […]
International organizations, vaccine manufacturers take stock of COVID-19 vaccine roll out, share views for 2022
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on 9 November the 2nd High-Level Consultations […]
EU court to rule on 2.4bn Google appeal of historic fine
U.S. tech giant Google on Wednesday will know the outcome of an appeal against a massive EU competition fined for squeezing rival shopping services on […]