Here is why Tosin Igho is currently one of the leading movie directors in Africa
There are certain works that draw universal acclaim, with a combination of cinematography techniques, communication skills, and willingness to push limits with experimentation that make for a great leading movie director. These attributes define Tosin Igho, a young man who has employed a unique blend of collaboration and leadership to make blockbusters. Tosin Igho is […]
As COVID-19 vaccines launch, digital certificates seen deepening inequalities
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out worldwide, a push for identity proofs and digital certificates risks excluding poorer and vulnerable groups from vaccination and the benefits that come with it, according to rights experts. India announced guidelines this week for the first phase of vaccinations for about 300 million people, requiring eligible recipients to first […]
Posthumous Birthday: Fanfare as reps member, associates celebrate late Ajimobi with novelty match
CELEBRATION of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s 71st posthumous birthday continued on Thursday, with a novelty match between Akorede Local Government team and Idi-Ayunre team, where the former triumphed with two goals.
U countries to start vaccinating against virus from December 27
Countries in the European Union are to start vaccinating people as of December 27, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. Some countries will begin rolling out the vaccine on December 28 or 29, von der Leyen said in a tweet, adding, “We protect our citizens together. We are #StrongerTogether.” The plan depends on […]
COVID-19: NCDC releases new guidelines for public health leaders, business owners
Says continued spread of virus putting pressure on health systems By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday, raised the alarm that the continued spread of COVID-19 was putting increased pressure on the country’s already fragile health systems as well as the economy even as it released new advisory for Public Sector […]
2021 budget: Reps approve FG’s request to extend timeline for capital projects implementation
House of Representatives, Wednesday gave its nod to the request by the Federal Government to extend the timeline for the implementation of capital projects in the 2020 budget.
Nigeria records 1,145 new COVID-19 cases, one death
***Records 1,145 cases, 1 death By Chioma Obinna Nigeria on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic crossed 1,000 daily COVID-19 infections with 1,145 new confirmed cases of the disease and one death. On Wednesday, December, 16, the country had recorded a total of 930 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second-highest daily infections since […]
Ondo tops Lassa fever cases in Nigeria, records 80 deaths in one year
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Lassa fever has killed over 80 persons in Ondo state within the last one year, the state government has revealed. Health commissioner, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye disclosed this in Owo during a road walk sensitization on the eradication of Lassa fever in the state. Adeyeye noted that despite the fatalities and scare […]
FG begins review of Labour Laws – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has commenced the review of the nation’s Labour Laws to meet what obtains globally.
Take welfare of Nigerians seriously, Gbajabiamila charges leaders
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has charged Nigerians in positions of authority to develop the culture of giving back to the people.
Anti-terrorism group reacts to release of abducted Kankara students on Buhari’s birthday
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has described the release of the abducted students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara Katsina State as heartwarming and cheering. CATE noted that the freedom of the schoolboys shows President Muhammadu Buhari’s versatility in leadership, expertise in security matters and seriousness in achieving his promise of securing […]
