The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday the world economy could recover faster than expected in 2021, revising its January projection up by 0.5 per cent points to 6 per cent. The United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, are likely to grow by 6.4 per cent and 8.4 per cent, respectively, in […]

The Federal Government says some unpatriotic elements are encouraging insecurity in some parts of the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed, however, assured that Government was resolutely tackling the situation and security “will improve drastically in the days ahead’’ “The […]

By Charly Agwam, Bauchi Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has named a new 6.25km road constructed during his administration after former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan for his contribution in bringing him to the limelight. The new road which is now to be known as Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Drive was formerly SabonKaura-Jos road bypass, […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this to State House correspondents in Abuja, said that the appointment was with immediate effect. He said that the issues of […]

…He was a progressive, audacious citizen By Chris Ochayi The National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu has  commiserated with the Pan Yoruba Socio-cultural organization, Afenifere over the demise of it’s spokesperson,, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, describing his passage as a great loss to Yoruba race and the entire  country. Chief Nwosu […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is not constitutionally eligible to vie for Presidency. The AGF told the court that Atiku is not a Nigerian by birth. He said the former […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti The Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr Kunle Olajide has described the communique of the last Saturday’s Obasanjo, Gumi meeting in Abeokuta as inadequate, saying it failed to thoroughly address some of the fundamental issues currently pummeling the nation. The popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi had met with […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has charged officers of the Police Command in Imo  not to give up on the fight against banditry, stating that the fight was non-negotiable. The IGP gave the charge in Owerri on Tuesday while inspecting the command’s headquarters, following an attack on the facility by unknown gunmen on […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The West African Examinations Council, WAEC , Nigeria has released the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for private candidates 2021- first series 26 days after conduct of examination. This was disclosed at a press briefing on Tuesday by the Head of the Nigeria National office, WAEC, Mr. […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The conduct of 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for school candidates has been postponed indefinitely due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Briefing journalists on Tuesday in Lagos over the release of results of WASSCE for private candidates 2021- first series, head of the body, Mr. Patrick Areghan explained […]

A Novel approach to an HIV vaccine has shown promise in Phase-1 clinical trials according to a report from the IAVI and Scripps Research

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has returned N716, 800 found at an auto-crash site at Ozubulu along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, to the family of the deceased. Mr Bamidele Ayanwale, the Unit Commander in Oraifite, handed over the sum on Tuesday. He said that the amount was recovered when the FRSC officers were on a […]

By Steve Oko The management of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC Umuahia, has reactivated its oxygen plant which packed up about five years ago. Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Abia State chapter, Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, who disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page, commended the Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi -led management team […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom (UK) Chapter, has described as ill-motivated and unnecessary protest by some Nigerians in the UK against President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent medical trip abroad. Mr Ade Omole, leader of the chapter said this in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to a protest against the President trip, organised by […]

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnibe Mamora, has said that the Federal Government was committed to building a healthy system that guarantees universal access to comprehensive, efficient, affordable, adequate, equitable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians