CIFIPN boss begs Buhari to sign Forensic Bill
Mrs Victoria Enape, a forensic expert, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law the Forensic Bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly. Enape, the Pro tem President, Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN), made the plea in Abuja at a two-day training/induction organised for new members […]
Getting tested, key to HIV treatment, survival — Expert
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a Public Health Expert, based in Abuja, says getting tested for HIV is key to its treatment and survival. Adakole made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Abuja, while reacting to United Nation AIDs 2019, data. NAN reports that based on UNAIDS 2019 data, […]
US job creation surges in January, adding 225,000 positions
The American economy saw an explosion of new hiring in January, possibly helped by mild weather but getting the year off to an impressive start, according to key government data released Friday. The report, which showed the biggest employment increase since January of last year, will be a boon to President Donald Trump, who has […]
Flick prepared to be patient with Coutinho
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick said he is willing to grant Philippe Coutinho time to rediscover his best form after finding himself relegated to the bench behind Thomas Mueller in recent weeks. The Brazilian playmaker hasn’t scored since bagging a hat-trick against Werder Bremen in mid-December, and was restricted to substitute appearances in Bayern’s […]
Actionaid, EU flag off over N200m construction of new Vine Heritage Home
As survivors of infanticide express joy By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A humanitarian organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, and the European Union, EU, Thursday, flagged off over N200 million construction of new Vine Heritage Home Complex as part of intervention to provide better and larger facility to accommodate 157 children who have been rescued from infanticide […]
Guardiola wants Messi to stay with Barcelona
Pep Guardiola says he wants Lionel Messi to finish his career at Barcelona rather than join him at Manchester City. Messi has a release clause in his contract this summer and reports in Spain and England have suggested he could trigger it after a rift with Barcelona’s sporting director Eric Abidal, who has accused the […]
Nigeria loses N.522bn in 28,349 oil spills
Nigeria lost N522.2million through 28,349.72 barrels of crude oil spilled into the environment by oil and gas companies in 2019.
Lagos City Marathon: LASTMA deploys 350 officers for hitch-free exercise
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says no fewer than 350 officers have been deployed and mobilised for the Access Bank-Lagos City Marathon billed for Saturday. “We have about 350 officers minimum to control traffic for a hitch-free exercise; we are starting work from this night. “Motorists should endure this; the marathon is […]
Female genital mutilation hurts economies, says WHO
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is exacting a “crippling” economic toll on many countries, the United Nations said on Thursday as it launched a tool to help them calculate the cost of treating girls and women harmed by the practice. An estimated 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone FGM, which causes a host of […]
50 law firms gun for glory in Abuja Lawyers League
By Gabriel Ewepu and Fortune Eromosele Organisers of the Abuja Lawyers League, ALL, on Friday, stated that 14 teams, involving 50 law firms would be battling it out for honours in the fourth edition of the league. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Head of Organizing Committee, ALL, Mr. Olujimi Olujide, stated that the games, which was […]
Sergio Aguero breaks record with seventh Player of the Month award
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has been named Premier League Player of the Month for January, making him the first winner of the prestigious prize in 2020. It is also the seventh time that Aguero has been crowned Player of the Month in his career, which is a new Premier League record taking him past […]
Cashew farmers raise alarm over illegal shipment of commodity
Seek inclusion in CBN’s Anchor Borrowers scheme By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Cashew farmers under the auspices of the Association of Cashew Farmers, Aggregators and Processors of Nigeria, ACFAP, Thursday, raised alarm over an illegal shipment of cashew from Nigeria to other neighbouring countries. This was contained in a report titled, ‘Executive Report of Cashew […]
Football: 2019 summer signings and how they have fared so far
Big-money signings are expected to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact at their new club but that doesn’t always happen. Players often struggle to adapt to their new surroundings or feel the pressure of the hefty price tag weighing on their shoulders. We’ve looked back at the most expensive signings from the […]
Drug smuggling to Germany on the up, government says
Attempts to smuggle drugs into Germany has increased considerably over the past couple of years, the government said on Friday. Finance Ministry figures showed that 918 kilograms of heroin were seized by customs officials in 2019, compared to just 62 kilos in 2017. The amount of cocaine, ecstasy, and amphetamines seized also increased, while cigarette […]
NPA expects 25 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 25 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Feb. 7 to 25. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday. According to […]
Police ban illegal use of siren, revolving light in Cross River
The CrossRiver Police Command on Friday banned the illegal and unauthorised use of siren and revolving light in the state with immediate effect. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Nkereuwen Akpan, disclosed this in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo in Calabar. He said that the ban […]
