Bridging the COVID-19 vaccine divide
THE recent pledges of COVID-19 vaccines from a number of rich Western countries towards assisting poorer countries to acquire enough doses of the vaccines to roll out their vaccination campaigns are edifying. By making new commitments to effectively end the COVID-19 pandemic through sharing of vaccine and increasing funds to the COVAX facility, world leaders […]
#ENDSARS: victims write Sanwo-Olu, seek tenure extension
By Bose Adelaja Victims of Special Anti Robbery Squad SARS, Related Abuses and Other Matters, on Thursday, said they have petitioned the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to secure a tenure extension from the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for the victims. This followed the decision of the state government to terminate the Panel […]
10 things to know about Nigeria’s PIB
10 things to know about Nigeria’s PIB
Refugees: Borno Governor meets Nigerien President Bazoum in Diffa
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum is in the Niger Republic at the invitation of President Bazoum Muhammadu.
Court strikes out businesswoman’s N50m rights suit filed against Police, others
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday dismissed an N50million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a businesswoman, Omotosho Omolara, against the Inspector-General of Police and five others, for lack of jurisdiction to entertain the matter
Tackling Insecurity: Nigeria ready to partner Pakistani Armed Forces
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are interested in collaborating with the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) in the area of defence capabilities to boost its operations.
NEITI applauds NASS courage in passing PIB
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has hailed the National Assembly for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, describing the move as bold, courageous and progressive.
Benue govt supplies fertilizers to farmers at 50 per cent subsidy
The Benue State Government has granted farmers in the state a 50 per cent subsidy for the Urea brand of fertiliser to boost food production in the 2021 cropping season.
Customs arrest suspect with foreign currencies concealed in diapers in Kano airport
The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday said it has arrested one Sabo Suleiman in possession of foreign currencies (over one million Saudi riyals and $184,000) concealed inside diapers.
27 megawatts Tinapa power plant to boost electricity supply in Calabar, MSMEs ― Ayade
By Ike Uchechukwu In an effort to boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state, Cross River governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has promised a quick completion of the 27 megawatts Adiabo power plant at the Tinapa Business Resort. Ayade who gave the assurance while inspecting the level of work along with Mr. […]
Euro 2020: Over 240,000 fans want France vs Switzerland game replayed
Over 240,000 Les Bleus supporters have signed a petition seeking a replay of the France vs Switzerland Euro 2020 second round fixture that saw the world champions surprisingly crashing out of the competition. The petition comes as a protest against Switzerland goalkeeper, Yann Sommer who, according to French fans, did not respect the rule of […]
