Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday two COVID-19 patients have absconded from the state’s isolation centre. Makinde disclosed this on his Twitter handle while giving an update of the pandemic situation in the state. He said the patients possibly may have absconded to their permanent places of residence. The governor, who chairs the […]

By Emma Amaize AGITATORS in Niger Delta, yesterday, urged Niger Deltans to throw their weight behind the Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, led by Prof Keme-Pondei in their bid to turn around the region. The agitators under the auspices of the […]

To help Nigeria in the fight against Covid-19 through more rapid testing, the Flour Mills of Nigeria Group (FMN) has distributed 35,000 testing kits to Kano, Lagos and other Nigerian states.

Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and African Development Bank (AfDB) have engaged Ernst & Young, EY Nigeria, a global professional services firm, to support the development of a well-thought-out human capital strategy, focusing on education, skills development and labour.

China will not invite international experts to investigate the source of COVID-19 until after securing the “final victory” against the virus, Beijing’s UN ambassador in Geneva said Wednesday. China’s priority is first beating the pandemic — and countering the “absurd and ridiculous” politicisation of the new coronavirus, Chen Xu told reporters in an online briefing. […]

FEAR  has gripped residents of different parts of Abia State following the interception Tuesday of a group of Almajiris loaded in cattle truck on their Way to Abia.

THE Presidency on Tuesday said that returned $311 which was part of the money allegedly stolen by the late former Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha has been allocated for infrastructure development in the country.

THE Association of Resident Doctors in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, ESUT-TH Parklane, has sheath it’s sword to allow more time for negotiations with the state government, after it indefinitely withdrew services of her members on April 24.

Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a transfer with Manchester City winger Leroy Sane on a five-year deal, according to a report. Sport Bild claim the 24-year-old has agreed terms with Bayern, but the fee is still to be negotiated. According to the magazine, Bayern’s director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic and board member […]

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Commissioner for Works in Akwa Ibom state Mr. Ephraim Inyangeyen has explained that the 300-bed space isolation centre at Ituk Mbang General Hospital, Uruan was being constructed as a permanent structure that would last beyond COVID-19 pandemic. Inyangeyen made the assertion on Wednesday while reacting to comments by critics […]

By Kanayochukwu Sophie Umeh Launching a new offering successfully involves more than just having a great idea; it requires a well-coordinated structure that navigates the journey from concept to market. In today’s highly competitive environment, where consumer expectations are high and innovation is relentless, the process can be fraught with challenges. To excel, managers must […]

One of Nigeria’s leading facilities management and marketing companies, Confederated Facilitators Limited, CFL in collaboration with its British partner, will today, (Wednesday) launch a fast result oriented medical test kit into the Nigerian market.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, data have revealed that 575 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Monday, bringing total cases to 29,286. The Centre said 11,828 patients have been discharged after treatment in 35 states and Abuja, the FCT. It recorded 654 deaths across the country. According NCDC, Lagos was highest with 123 […]

Oil rose above $31 a barrel on Wednesday as hopes for a recovery in demand as some countries ease coronavirus lockdowns offset a report showing a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. inventories. Brent crude has almost doubled since hitting a 21-year low reached on April 22, supported by expectations demand will recover and by a record […]

THE Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A at Ikeja, Lagos, has destroyed poultry products worth N20.7 million seized by its operatives.