FG investigating claims of detection of UK mutant coronavirus in Nigeria – PTF
By Sola Ogundipe The Federal Government is investigating claims by Nigerian scientists that the mutated variant of the coronavirus recently discovered in the United Kingdom has been existing in Nigeria for several months. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, who disclosed this, said the PTF is in […]
Why is Israel going to the polls again amidst pandemic?
Israel faces yet another election as the Covid-19 pandemic rages, a new US president is set to take power and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a corruption trial. The veteran right-winger who has basked in the strong support of US President Donald Trump, has won out in a series of deeply polarising two-horse races over […]
Over half of Chinese adults now overweight ― Official
More than half of adults in China are now overweight, official figures showed Wednesday, with increasingly sedentary lifestyles among the country’s growing middle class translating to expanding waistlines. China has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades that has profoundly changed eating habits — massively popular online delivery apps make cheap, calorie-rich meals available to […]
President Buhari pledges to deepen gas utilization for Nigeria’s economic growth
…As he commissions NPDC’s gas facilities in Edo State By Sebastine Obasi President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday pledged to deepen gas production and utilization in Nigeria to enhance economy growth of the nation Speaking at the commissioning of the Integrated Gas Handling Facility, IGHF, and LPG storage and dispensing plants at Ologbo, in Oredo in Edo […]
Bayelsa stakeholders lament increase in gender-based violence
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Stakeholders involved in gender-based advocacy have decried the rising cases of violence against women and rape of the girl child in Bayelsa State, saying 50 cases were recorded in the year 2020. According to the advocacy groups led by the Do Foundation International, out of the 50 cases recorded, two convictions […]
Strike: ‘We won’t resume till FG corrects imbalance in earned allowances’
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru NON teaching staff in the universities have vowed not to go back to work if the Federal Government fails to correct the alleged imbalance in the sharing formula of the about N40 billion Earned Allowances. It was alleged that the government gave the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, about 75 percent […]
Father, daughter found buried under snow in Japan
A father and his daughter died on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido after they were buried in snow, local media reported on Wednesday. Rescuers found an 84-year-old man and his 59-year-old daughter late Tuesday who had been buried under snow that was believed to have fallen off the roof in the city of Iwamizawa, […]
Agribusiness: 100 C’River youths receive 5 rabbits each from NALDA
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As part of youth empowerment with agribusiness by the Federal Government, 100 Cross River youths have received five rabbits each from the National Agricultural Land Development Agency, NALDA. This was part of activities of NALDA when it officially commenced the rabbit farming value chain in Ogoja, Cross River State by […]
Okowa felicitates David Edevbie at 57
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Chief David Edevbie, on his 57th birth anniversary.
Egypt bans New Year celebrations to curb rising virus cases
Egypt has called off all New Year’s celebrations in order to stem rising coronavirus cases in the country, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Wednesday. “There will be no New Year’s celebrations or gatherings as part of the precautionary measures taken to confront the coronavirus,” the premier said in a statement released after a cabinet meeting. […]
Yuletide: FG declares December 25, 28; January 1 public holidays
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government has declared Friday 25 and Monday 28 December 2020 as well as Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib M.L Belgore who disclosed this in a statement […]
I’m prepared to help youth create employment – Sankey George
….Calls on govt. to create soft loan scheme for youth By Ebele Orakpo It is often said that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop and so it is no wonder today in Nigeria that the level of crime and insecurity is at an all-time high because the level of unemployment is unprecedented. Experts believe […]
Gaduje signs N177.9bn Kano 2021 budget to law
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has signed the 2021 budget totalling N177, 936, 730, 540 into law after it was passed by the State Assembly. The signing of the budget which was carried out at the Government House was done in the presence of some of the State Executive Council […]
Auldon Toys, SCAF fete children in Lagos slums
By Henry Ojelu As part of efforts to connect with children living under difficult circumstances this festive season, manufacturer of Africa’s leading themed dolls, Auldon Toys in collaboration with Street Child Advancement Foundation, SCAF, have given lots of exciting educational gift items to scores of children living in Lagos slums. During a visit to one […]
Buhari presides over 29th virtual FEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the 29th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Physically present at the meeting which is expected to be the last council meeting in 2020 were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]
UK’s Sunday Times names Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth, others among top 50 women
Multiple award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named among Sunday Times’ Women of the Year for 2020. Adichie made the UK Times 50 women list alongside Queen Elizabeth, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna; amongst others. Adichie and the other remarkable women were chosen for being “Inspiring, memorable and sometimes […]
