Keep your mask with you at all times, but not there
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, people have been encouraged to wear a mask to not only protect their own wellbeing, but the wellbeing of others. As such, many public places like grocery stores, gas stations, and medical facilities require visitors to wear a mask and remain at least six feet away from others. […]
Kano man, 40, dies inside river
A 40-year-old man identified as one Nura Muhammad has on Thursday fallen and died inside a river in Sabon Garin Dalili, Kura Local Government Area of Kano State
Withdraw LG scrap bill or face mass action, NULGE chides NASS
The National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, has asked the National Assembly to withdraw and suspend indefinitely its ongoing debate to delete the local government system from the 1999 constitution or face industrial actions and mass protests.
Mortgage bank records significant growth amidst COVID-19 woes
By Fortune Eromosele A mortgage lender firm, Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc, ITMB, has said it recorded notable growth in various aspects of its operations in spite of COVID-19 constraints on businesses in Nigeria. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ITMB, Dr Olabanjo Obaleye said the growth does not benefit the bank alone, […]
Bayer Nigeria trains farmers, extension officers on best agronomic practices
Seventy-five farmers and 75 agriculture extension officers have been trained on best agronomic practices on rice, maize, and cassava in Ilorin, Kwara state.
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
The Biden administration on Thursday announced the United States is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the cyber hacking of federal agencies. The sweeping measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that U.S. officials say […]
Killing of miners an attempt to destabilize Plateau, says Gov Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has criticised the killing of eight miners in an attack at a mining site in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area. The governor, in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Saturday in Jos described the incident as an attempt to destabilise the […]
Inspiring confidence in government
COLONEL Milland Dixon Dikio (voluntarily retired) is a seasoned professional. He has been exposed to a multinational education. He has held command, diplomatic, staff and teaching appointments. He was decorated with ECOMOG, OAU and UN Peacekeeping medals.
Justice Nweze, Abike Dabri set for UNN migration and neo-slavery conference
Outstanding Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Centus C. Nweze; Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabri-Erewa and the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed are all set to participate in the migration and neo-slavery international conference of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN
Broadband crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says internet access and broadband penetration will become existential in the nearest future and will determine Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy. The vice president said the recognition of the importance of internet access and broadband penetration, among others, was the driving force behind Federal Government’s initiative on broadband connectivity for […]
Labourer bags 5 months jail term for stealing winning tickets
An Upper Area court Mpape, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a labourer, James Idoko to five months imprisonment for stealing winning tickets from a betting shop. The Judge, Marafa Mohammed sentenced Idoko after he pleaded guilty to theft. Mohammed gave the convict an option to pay a fine of N30, 000. [ALSO READ] Three steps towards more […]
Ministry of Agric distributes, empowers 7,500 women farmers in N’Central with various agric inputs
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Thursday, empowered 7, 500 smallholder women farmers in North Central geopolitical zone as part of measures to cushion effects of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic that left women farmers in limbo
Akwa Ibom APC accuses PDP of planning fake defection of members
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has accused the ruling party in the State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of having a perfected a plan to stage a ‘fake’ defection of APC members to its party. The APC in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary Mr […]
Black bear cubs wander into North Carolina nursing home
A pair of curious young black bears figured out how to work the front door of a North Carolina nursing home and wandered into the vestibule. Witness Cindy Brown captured a video showing the two bears wandering up to the front door at Accordius Health at Asheville. ALSO READ: Ganduje, others reconcile Dangote, BUA over sugar […]
Nairabox launches Nigeria’s first cinema subscription service
Nigeria’s foremost lifestyle platform, Nairabox has announced the relaunch of its mobile app with new features to enable a more seamless experience for all users.
Canadian lawmaker caught naked during video conference
A Canadian Parliament member was caught stark naked in a virtual meeting of the House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec district of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fellow lawmakers completely naked Wednesday. The pandemic has meant many Canadian lawmakers participate in sessions via video conference instead of […]
