Don wants evidence against COVID-19 vaccine
A virologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. David Olaleye has challenged anyone with proof of the COVID-19 vaccines to produce them and allow the Nigerian scientific community to review such evidence.
2023: Kwara APC Youths demand Presidential seat for North Central
…say zone has been cheated for 61 years By Demola Akinyemi Youths drawn from all the Sixteen local governments area of Kwara state who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress have demanded that the party at the National level, zone the 2023 Presidential seat to the North Central in order to guarantee equality, […]
NITDA unveils strategic roadmap
…pledges support for INEC By Emmanuel Elebeke Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Nation Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has pledged its readiness to support the Independent national Electoral Commission, INEC to conduct free and credible elections. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the pledge at the NITDA@20 anniversary lecture and […]
Food crisis looms, Shittu warns FG
By Dirisu Yakubu A big-time farmer and member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Shittu Mohammed has called on the President Mohammadu Buhari-led government to take deliberate steps to avert the looming food crisis now staring the country in the face in the wake of increasing security challenges in the land. Shittu gave the […]
Owie to deliver keynote address at ‘The NBA Benin Branch 2021 Law Week’
International Trade Lawyer and former Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Dr Ese Owie will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the “Law Week” of the NBA Benin Branch (The Lion Bar) next Monday, May 3rd, 2021. The week-long event with the theme: ” The Imperative Cost of […]
Driver, 39, in court for alleged N14m car theft
The Police on Friday arraigned a 39-year-old driver, Moses Ogah, in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing a Mitsubishi pickup valued at N14 million from his employer. The defendant, who resides in Shomolu area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of alleged conspiracy and stealing from his employer, to which […]
FG deploys aid volunteers to needy African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps has dispatched 33 volunteers to Uganda and is set to deploy another 33 to Tanzania by next week, in response to the humanitarian need to cushion the effects of the biting economic downturn resulting from COVID-19.
Conversion of Enugu polling points not politically induced — REC
The Resident Electoral Chairman, REC, in Enugu state, Mr Emeka Ononamadu, has washed his hands off the allegation that the ongoing conversation of polling points to full-fledged polling units in the state is being influenced by political interests and other extraneous factors.
Breaking: NAFDAC approves Pfizer-BioTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Nigeria
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. This is coming few months after it gave authorisation for the use of the Oxford-Astrazeneca jabs in the country. READ ALSO: Investment Expert begs IMF to extend debt service relief […]
Akwa Ibom retirees: 97 next of kin, 67 retirees,11 physically challenged receive benefits
No fewer than 97 next of kin of retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State have received their late parent’s benefits. This is in addition to about 67 retired primary school teachers and 11 physically challenged persons who were finally paid their gratuity by the state government.
COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Pfizer vaccine for use in Nigeria
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. This is coming a few months after it gave authorisation for the use of the Oxford-Astrazeneca jabs in the country. ALSO READ: PCN seals 536 pharmacies, patent shops in Sokoto Announcing […]
LCCI DG says new e-commerce group will ensure more conducive policy, regulatory environment for sector
From improving sales volume, to facilitating automated processes in business transactions and the application of new technology, there’s no disputing the fact that ecommerce is opening up the Nigerian economy at an impressive rate. Thriving on a digital economy platform, ecommerce boasts an incredible level of cost-efficiency of connecting sellers with buyers, which makes it […]
Glamour and glitz as Chief Kenneth Ifekudu dedicates son in grand style
The excitement can be measured as a display of royalty as High Chief Kenneth Ifekudu, the Agbalanze Onyekachukwu na Ozubulu, and Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Leeds Limited, dedicates son, Ifekudu Obiajulum Kenneth Jnr, few days ago in a grand style. The event that took place in Abuja started with church dedication service at St. Christopher’s […]
NNPC makes U-turn, says FAAC remittance will be boosted
By Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Friday reversed its decision to make zero contribution to the Federation Account Allocation Committee, in the month of May, due to high cost of petrol subsidy. The Corporation in a statement by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru explained that […]
Kano sacks four staff for alleged rape, abortion
By Bashir Bello, Kano Not fewer than four staff of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board were reportedly relieved of their jobs for unethical and misconduct ranging from committing rape, abortion, and criminal offences. Vanguard gathered that the personnel (names undisclosed) were senior staff at various facilities across the state where they abuse […]
Police arrest 2 suspected bandits, recover 137 cows in Zaria
The Police Command in Kaduna on Friday says it has arrested two suspected bandits following an operation in Zaria. The Command in a statement by its spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said that 137 rustled cows were also recovered. ”On April 25, at about 9:15 p.m., the Kaduna Police Command received a distress call through DPO […]
