COVID-19 Vaccine: FG to prioritise health workers, elderly, strategic leaders
Nigerian authorities say the expected COVID-19 vaccine would be administered in the order of priority, less than 24 hours to the arrival of the vaccine. […]
Month: March 2021
Okonjo-Iweala resumes duty as WTO DG
The newly elected Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has arrived the headquarters of the organization this Monday to […]
NDLEA nabs suspected transborder drug trafficker in Sokoto
A transborder drug trafficker, 36-year-old Nkem Timothy, alias Auwalu Audu has been arrested in Sokoto by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA). […]
Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo becomes first recipient Of COVAX vaccine
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations […]
NNPC debunks reports about increment in petrol pump price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reports of any increment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in the country in March […]
Afghan Military raids leave 30 Jihadists dead – Official
The Afghan Ministry of Defense on Monday confirmed the killing of 30 militants, including 16 al-Qaida network fighters, during a recent military operation in the […]
Sen. Sheriff hails Yobe Govt. over International Cargo Airport project
The Former Borno State governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff has commended the Yobe state Government over its International Cargo Airport project, saying it would boost […]
Why leadership is the problem, By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
During an address by Harvard Political Professor, Samuel Huntington, on August 1995, at Taipei, he was among other things asked of his impression about Prime […]
When passion overshadows knowledge: The Amaechi example
With the successes recorded so far in the Transportation sector, particularly in the Railway Revolution, would Amaechi have done better as Defense Minister with the […]
Obasanjo commends Kogi Gov Bello for good governance, tackling insecurity
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on his efforts in providing security, good governance, and infrastructure building in the state. […]
Two killed in Chad opposition candidate’s house
At least two people are dead in the central African nation of Chad, following an attempt by security forces to arrest Opposition Candidate Yaya Dillo […]
Africa can and should decide how to harness its natural resources especially with gas By N.J. AYUK
Pressure is building to phase out petroleum production in Africa to fight climate change. But harnessed strategically, Africa’s oil and gas industry can power a […]
Banks to increase agric loans to 10% –Emefiele
As part of plans to key into the 2021 global economic recovery forecast, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has […]
‘Emulate Obasanjo, order shoot on sight of killer herdsmen’ – Fani-Kayode tells Buhari
Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the shooting on sight of killer herdsmen from the Fulani tribe. Fani-Kayode said […]
Agitators call for the arrest of Seikh Gumi, Gov. Bala over stance on banditry
Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators (CNDA) is demanding the arrest of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over […]
Fuel queues worsen over new pump price hike
The queues for petrol grew worse in some parts of the country on Sunday following the shutdown of many filling stations amid heightened expectations of […]
Ghana still leads Africa, By EMMANUEL YAWE –
On March 6th 1957, Kwame Nkrumah led his team of Ghanian nationalists who had fought heroically with him to achieve independence from Britain. Formerly known […]
Zamfara abductions: Pope Francis offers prayers for the safe release of Kidnapped school girls
The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, on Sunday, February 28, used his special Angelus to pray for the 317 female students of Government Girls Science Secondary […]
Reps to probe AGF over N2.2trn revenue accrued from foreign, domestic debts
The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) is expected to furnish the House of Representatives with a financial statement on the utilisation of the N2.2 […]
Bloodshed as 18 protesters die, 30 wounded, 1000 detained in Myanmar crackdown
At least 18 people have been killed in a bloody police crackdown on demonstrators during a weekend of protests and chaos in Myanmar. Another 30 […]