The dead student was an armed robber — Amotekun

The dead student was an armed robber — Amotekun

…Controversy trails killing of student by Amotekun in Oyo …Deceased was a student —NANS By Ola Ajayi CONTROVERSY, yesterday, trailed the alleged killing of a suspected armed robber by operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun. While the outfit claimed it did not kill a student, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, […]
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Pinkberry Kafe expands to more stores across Lagos

Pinkberry Kafe expands to more stores across Lagos

Following the launch of Pinkberry Kafe, Pinkberry Frozen Yoghurt, a leading food brand for delightful and healthy treats in Nigeria has just announced its expansion to other stores across Lagos. This expansion is as result of the huge acceptance and demand by consumers for healthier treats. “The world is changing, and we’re responding to an […]

South Africa becomes first African nation to record one million COVID-19 cases

South Africa becomes first African nation to record one million COVID-19 cases

South Africa has become the first African nation to record one million coronavirus cases, according to new data published by the country’s health ministry on Sunday. Currently suffering a second wave of infections, of which the majority are a new variant of the coronavirus, South Africa is the hardest hit country in Africa, with 1,004,413 […]

Guinea communal clashes leave at least 11 dead

Guinea communal clashes leave at least 11 dead

Two days of communal clashes in southeast Guinea have left at least 11 people dead and more than 40 wounded, officials said Sunday. The violence between mostly Muslim Tomas Mania and mostly animist Tomas was sparked Saturday by the unveiling of a new house for the Tomas patriarch in the town of Macenta, local sources told […]

COVID-19: Rivers Govt mulls stringent measures January 2021

COVID-19: Rivers Govt mulls stringent measures January 2021

The Government of Rivers, on Sunday, in Port Harcourt, has warned that it may re-impose lockdown in January to contain the new surge in Coronavirus cases in the State. Gov. Nyesom Wike handed the warning at a thanksgiving service in celebration of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Priscilla Mark, at the St. Martin’s Anglican Church, […]

South Korea detects first coronavirus variant cases

South Korea detects first coronavirus variant cases

Three cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in South Korea, health authorities said Monday. The three individuals are members of a London-based family who arrived in the country on December 22, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. They have been placed in isolation since testing positive for Covid-19 on […]

CBN intervention, long term facilities lift May & Baker — CEO

CBN intervention, long term facilities lift May & Baker — CEO

By Peter Egwuatu Despite the challenges in the operating environment, May & Baker Nigeria Plc has been able to weather the storm in the last decade as it is now in a strong liquidity position following its proactive measures in sourcing long term credit facilities as well accessing the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, intervention […]

COVID-19: Osun govt bans “cross over night” services

COVID-19: Osun govt bans “cross over night” services

The Osun government on Sunday said there would be no countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross overnights under whatever guise by religious bodies and groups during New Year’s eve. A statement by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the Secretary to State Government, in Osogbo, said the government had directed the security operatives in the state to […]

Central Africa votes in polls marred by violence

Central Africa votes in polls marred by violence

Voters went to the polls on Sunday in the Central African Republic in presidential and legislative elections marred by the latest flare-up in a long-running civil war, with many voters unable to cast their ballots. Incumbent Faustin Archange Touadera is the frontrunner in polls that follow a week of turbulence marked by accusations of an […]