COVID-19: Civil organizations demand govt’s openness in management of donor funds
…Proposes bill on health and social security for all Nigerians EHIME ALEX, Lagos A coalition of several civil society organizations, led by Human and Environmental […]
Month: April 2020
COVID-19: The pains of staying at home By DONS EZE
Millions of Nigerians now stay at home as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is currently ravaging the […]
Nigeria, Chad, Niger Republics launch massive offensive against Boko Haram/ISWAP
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has launched a coordinated joint offensive to dislodge and completely rid the Islands (Tunbuns) […]
UBA donates N28.5m to support prevention, control of COVID-19 in Borno
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has donated N28.5 million to facilitate Borno State Government’s response to prevention and […]
SHOCK FIND: Coronavirus can spread through the air
The deadly coronavirus can spread through the air and remains contagious for hours, a study has found. The study follows others that have suggested the […]
The Disturbing Success of Coronavirus: Who will save the world?
By Omoshola Deji These are very abnormal times. The earth we labored to build is shutting down before our eyes and we have no magic […]
COVID-19: Between Soyinka and the Presidency
By TOM CHIAHEMEN (Abuja)and ALEX EHIME (Lagos) – As the rampaging Coronavirus continues to hit almost all nations of the world with unimaginable casualties, the […]
COVID-19 Pandemic and the struggle for global economic interests
By ABUCHI OBIORA – The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of coronavirus, specifically called COVID-19 around the world is surrounded in mystery and packed in secrecy. […]
COVID-19: Angry residents chase out lock-down escapees
Angry residents of Apantem, a farming community near Aburi in Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana, on Wednesday, chased out four escapees […]
Peterside resigns from Nigerian Breweries board
LAGOS, April 1, 2020: Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the investing public of the resignation of Mr Atedo […]
NATO ministers to discuss Covid-19 response, warn against aggression
BRUSSELS, April 2, 2020: NATO foreign ministers are due on Thursday to discuss their countries’ response to the global coronavirus pandemic, while stressing that the […]
Covid-19: CBN says contributions to its relief fund now N15bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday said that monetary contributions to its relief fund under the auspices of Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) […]
Nigeria now has 174 cases of Covid-19 – NCDC
EHIME ALEX, Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed a toll of 174 cases of the coronavirus in the country, after 23 new […]
Paradigm Initiative releases Digital Rights in Africa Report 2019
EHIME ALEX, Lagos Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working to advance digital rights and inclusion in Africa, has released the 2019 Digital Rights in […]
Buratai commends Commander OPLD for producing Armoured Fighting Vehicles
From. SADIQ ABUBAKAR Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has commended the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiyà Dole, Theater […]
CCTS: FG begins disbursement of N5,000 to 1million Nigerians
THE federal government, Wednesday, began the disbursement of N5,000 to one million indigent Nigerians in the country. But the beneficiaries of the money said to […]
VIDEO: Shekau threatens President Deby as Chadian troops batter Boko Haram fighters
Videolink: https://youtu.be/CAjnSdyn31wAfter an ambush by insurgents which killed over 90 of its soldiers last week, the Chadian military has eliminated dozens of Boko Haram terrorists in […]
West Africa records 1,086 confirmed coronavirus cases, 31 deaths
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread across the globe, a total of 1,086 confirmed cases and 31 deaths […]
NAPTIP nabs Imam for raping 12-year-old boy
A 42 year old senior staff of the National Hospital, Abuja, Abubarkar Mustapha Danraka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Agency for […]
Coronavirus: JAMB supports FG’s efforts with 3 ventilators
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria continues to rise, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), […]