Britain is restructuring, so too must Nigeria its baby
By Olu Fasan LET’s start with a basic point but allow me to use metaphors in making it. Here’s the point: Britain is Nigeria’s father, and Nigeria is Britain’s baby. If that sounds controversial, then consider this: Without Britain, there would have been no Nigeria. When George Goldie came here in the 1800s, he didn’t […]
Israeli strikes kill 23 Syrian, foreign fighters in Syria
Israeli airstrikes killed 23 Syrian and foreign fighters in Syria Thursday, a monitor said, the latest in a spate of raids Israel has said targeted an Iranian presence on its doorstep. Israel has pledged to prevent its main enemy from entrenching itself militarily in Syria, where it is backing President Bashar al-Assad’s government alongside Russia […]
China to halve tariffs on $75bn of US imports
China said Thursday it would halve tariffs on $75 billion worth of US imports as part of its trade truce with Washington and as officials look to calm markets unnerved by the deadly virus outbreak. The State Council Tariff Commission announced the reductions after Beijing and Washington signed an initial deal last month to dial down […]
INEC deregisters 74 political parties (updated)
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has deregistered 74 political parties out of Nigeria’s 92 parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at a news conference Thursday in Abuja. He said the decision of the commission was in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as well […]
Iran arrests one person over coronavirus ‘fake’ video
Iranian police on Thursday said they arrested one person for allegedly posting online a “fake” video about the hospitalisation of a patient contaminated by coronavirus. “The posting of this fake video clip, which was widely shared (on social networks) has sparked concern among the population,” the police said in a statement on their website. According […]
Reps Direct NAFDAC to clamp down on dubious garri, meat vendors
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives has directed NAFDAC and the Federal Ministry of health, to constantly monitor food vendors and processors across the country, to guard against highly toxic food processing practices. The House gave the directive, after adopting a motion of Urgent National Importance, moved by Rep. Ferdinand Nwanko(APGA-Anambra), on […]
Female Genital Mutilation cost economies $1.4bn ―WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) exacts a crippling economic as well as human cost, and treating its health impacts amounts to 1.4 billion dollars per year globally. WHO made this known in a statement posted on its website on Thursday to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female […]
Pompeo to pay first visit to Africa
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa, the State Department said Wednesday, putting a focus on a continent rarely prioritized by the Trump administration. The State Department said that Pompeo will travel to Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia from February 15 to 19, meeting the leaders of all three […]
Court grants N5m bail to woman intercepted with alleged illicit drugs worth N25million
By Bashir Bello – Kano A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has on Thursday granted N5 million bail to woman, Fatima Chiroma Bashir intercepted with alleged 2.5kg illicit drugs worth N25 million. Fatima, 47 years old, was intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the outward checking area […]
Coronavirus delays Nintendo Switch production, shipments
Nintendo expects the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China to cause “inevitable” delays in production and shipments of its popular Switch gaming console for Japan. The delays will hit Switch systems and Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers manufactured in China for the Japanese market, Nintendo said Thursday. Shipments of “Ring Fit Adventure” a fitness game using a special […]
WIMAFRICA helping female seafarers live their dream
By Ebele Orakpo African Women in Maritime, otherwise known as WIMAFRICA, the foremost continental organisation of African women in the Maritime industry, is fulfilling one of the cardinal reasons for its establishment – helping women in the maritime sector live their dreams. In an earlier interview with the Continental President, CP of WIMAFRICA, Nigeria’s Mrs […]
India sets to shift from buying weapons to exporting
South Asian country, India has set an ambitious target of doubling its defence exports over the next five years, as a slowing economy has forced the country to cut down on imports. The announcement, made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a defence fair on Wednesday, is part of New Delhi’s “Make in India” […]
Nigeria, not yet in the level of providing quality health for all, FG
Says Nigeria is far from reaching the SDG By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Federal Government has taken a holistic appraisal of the country’s health sector and came to the conclusion that Nigeria as a country has not reached the level of providing quality health that would meet with the yearnings and aspirations of the […]
Cancer: Early detection, key to effective treatment ― NMA
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Umuahia The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, said that early detection of cancer remains the key to effective treatment in the management of the disease. Speaking at an event marking the 2020 World Cancer Day, at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Francis […]
Community policing: Police command begins screening of candidates in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau has begun screening of candidates for the recruitment of constables for community policing in the state.
Google Maps marks 15-year milestone with new features
Google Maps marked 15 years on the road Thursday with the rollout of new features for the popular mobile app which has helped move navigation into the digital age. The tech giant is marking the occasion with a new look and product updates, vice president of product Dane Glasgow said in a blog post. Google […]
