ASUU begins indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike. READ ALSO: Declare five-year state of emergency on education now — ASSU to FG The union’s President, Biodun Ogunyemi, at a press briefing in its National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday, noted that the Federal Government had failed to address the issues raised by its […]
Olam Grains champions girls to achieve their potential
As part of activities to mark this year’s International Women Day, Olam, a leading player in the Nigerian agricultural value chain, celebrated its female employees as well as female students of the Lagos State Progressive Junior Secondary School, Surulere, Lagos State.
Breaking: 67 year-old male dies of coronavirus in Nigeria
Despite measures to avoid deaths and stem the spread of coronavirus, the deadly pandemic has finally killed a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK.
BREAKING: NCDC confirms first coronavirus death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded first coronavirus death. A tweet from NCDC confirmed that the “The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67-year-old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma & diabetes & was undergoing chemotherapy […]
Malta Guinness fuels Argungu International Fishing Festival 2020
Each year, hundreds of thousands across the world gather around Matan Fada River, Argungu, to witness the magnificence of historic Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.
How missing S-South state’s N100bn was allegedly shared ― EFCC
As ex-gov sues EFCC, AGF; wants perpetual order maintained PDP chairman got N100m; Prof Ukandu, N1.5bn; communications firm, N1.8bn By Soni Daniel Thirteen years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC accused the former governor of a South-South state of misappropriating N100 billion from the accounts of the state, the commission has given an […]
Police confirm abduction of 2 NPFL players in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two players of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by gunmen on Benin-Akure Expressway on Sunday evening.
Breaking: Nigeria records 5 new cases of coronavirus
FCT 2, Lagos 2, 1 Edo Total confirm cases now 35 By Gabriel Olawale Nigeria Center for Disease Control has announced an additional five new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. Five new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Edo. READ ALSO: COVID 19: Federal High […]
Aside Coronavirus: 10 Nigerian news you might have missed
Coronavirus updates news undoubtedly clouded the other news in Nigeria. To ensure you don’t miss out of anything, we have compiled ten Nigerian news you might have missed. World Water Day 2020: 55 million Nigerians lack access to safe water — WaterAid As Nigeria joins the world to mark World Water Day 2020 on Sunday, […]
COVID-19: AFAN calls on FG to reappraise food production
Urges members to take proactive measures against infections By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19, in the country, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Sunday, called on the Federal Government to urgently appraise food production in the country in order to avoid food crisis. The call was made in a […]
COVID 19: Federal High Court insists on social distancing
The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday, intensified protective measures to guard against the spread of COVID 19.
German chancellor Angela Merkel goes into self-isolation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor who had vaccinated her against pneumonia on Friday has tested positive for COVID-19. Merkel will be tested regularly in the coming days as she plans to carry out her duties from home, and Germany’s government will continue to operate as planned, […]
Ifeanyi George: NLO condoles Enugu Rangers over player’s death
The Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) on Monday condoled with the management and players of Rangers International FC, Enugu over the death of its star-player, Ifeanyi George. The South-East Director of NLO, Ebere Amaraizu, gave the condolence in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. NAN recalls that George […]
Covid-19: Kogi civil servants to work from home as from Monday
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Kogi State Government has arrived at a decision to keep civil servants at home from Monday, 23rd March 2020 as a preventive measure to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
(BREAKING) Coronavirus update: 5 new cases confirmed, 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos, 1 in Edo
Victor Ogunyinka As at 9.45 am Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of coronavirus across Nigeria, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 35. The new cases include two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), two in Lagos and one in Edo. The total number of active […]
COVID-19: UBA, Transcorp postpone 2019 AGMs
United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Transcorp have announced the cancellation of their 2019 Annual General Meetings (AGMs) to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The companies stated this a statement to their shareholders and stakeholders posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) web site. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UBA’s 58th ATM […]
