New coronavirus variant detected in traveler from Tanzania
African disease authorities have detected a new coronavirus variant in a traveller travelling from Tanzania to Angola. The African Centres for Disease Control (CDC) said the variant had about 40 mutations. The head of the CDC, John Nkengasong, said in a news conference on Thursday that it was “certainly a variant of concern.’’ Tracking the […]
Gunmen storm military camp in Niger, kill soldiers, abduct 10, burn vehicles
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly invaded the camp of the Joint Security Task Force comprising of the Army, Police, Civil Defence and Vigilantes at Allawa and opened fire on them, killing an undisclosed number of soldiers in the process in Niger State. An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […]
Doctors reiterate call for unconditional release of kidnapped colleague
…Vow to continue strike action By Jimitota Onoyume Doctors under the aegis of National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners , NAGGMDP have reiterated call for the unconditional release of their member Dr Okpako Emmanuel kidnapped in Eku community, Ethiope East local government area within the week. In a statement made available to […]
Total Nigeria Plc, Moove Africa in partnership to improve drivers’ welfare, productivity
By Sebastine Obasi The welfare of drivers on the services of Moove Africa and transportation business in Nigeria will soon change for the better, as Total Nigeria Plc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, in a partnership that will significantly improve productivity and add value to the lives of the people. The partnership is […]
Fine on adverts: We put ads where Nigerians’ eyeballs are, HASG tells Lai Mohammed
Victor Ogunyinka The Head of Advertising Sectoral Groups, HASG, has replied to the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, over his comment on fines for brands running advertorials on foreign channels. The media decisions are driven by the consumers’ interest, passion, inspiration, and aspirations,” HASG stated. In a Good Morning Nigeria Show on the Nigeria Television […]
Digital Switch Over: FG to rake in $1bn from spectrum sale – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says over one billion dollars would accrue to government from the sale of spectrum after completion of the Digital Switch Over (DSO). The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) flagship interview programme, NANForum. NAN reports […]
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria: Solid, steady progress on backward integration in dairy development
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is Nigeria’s foremost dairy manufacturer with strong family brands which include Peak, Three Crowns and recently, Coast, Olympic and Nunu. Our mission is to nourish Nigeria with quality dairy nutrition. Our Journey of Backward Integration in Nigeria Incorporated in 1973, FrieslandCampina WAMCO started local production (manufacturing) in 1975. In 1984, FrieslandCampina […]
Eat’N’Go expands its footprint to Northern Nigeria
Eat’N’Go Limited, leading franchisee for world-class food brands, Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, and Pinkberry Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt, has launched two new outlets in the Northern part of Nigeria – Kano state. The outlets, one located at Central Hotel, Bompai Rd, Kano and the other at Zoo Rd, Kano, were officially unveiled by His Excellency, […]
Delta SUBEB collaborates with UBEC, trains ECCDE Teachers, Caregivers, Desk officers across the Delta
The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says that the adoption of the use of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and other child centered approaches in the state’s one-year pre-primary school curriculum was an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Hon. Sunny Ogwu stated this on Tuesday, 30th March, […]
CSO kicks, calls for amendment of controversial CAMA 2020 Act
Yiaga Africa, Wednesday, expressed worry, kicked and called for the amendment of the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020
Don’t scrap UBE counterpart funding
LEFT to the governors of the 36 states, the counterpart funding arrangement for drawdown of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, fund should be scrapped. This much was evident in the call by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State when a delegation of the House of Representatives […]
2023: CSO writes INEC Chair over declining voter turnout
Calls for continuous voter registration By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Ahead of 2023 general elections and others slated in 2021 and 2022, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, The Nigerian Alliance, TNA, Wednesday, wrote to the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over declining voter turnout. The letter with subject ‘Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continued […]
Okowa’s govt a unique, colossal failure ― Efe Duku
Prince Efe Duku is the Special Adviser on Legislative and Plenary Matters to the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta-Central, APC). In this interview with Temisan Amoye, he discusses the DSP’s legislative representation and achievements, governance in Delta state, and clears the air on the alleged rift between the leadership of the […]
Osinbajo would make a great prime minister to Buhari’s ceremonial presidency
By Olu Fasan IMAGINE this scenario. President Muhammadu Buhari is a ceremonial president, a titular head of state. Professor Yemi Osinbajo is the prime minister and head of government, with powers to appoint ministers and constitutionally in charge of running the country. So, what would happen? Well, Nigeria would still have the aloof and laid-back […]
Ezza-Effium crisis: Lawmaker petitions IGP over mass destruction of lives, properties in Ebonyi
… claims over 500 killed by mercenaries By Luminous Jannamike The lawmaker representing Ohaukwu North constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Chinedu Awo, on Wednesday, urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to investigate the mass destruction of lives and properties within Ezza-Effium community in the State. Awo alleged that suspected mercenaries from […]
An administration and its silver linings
By Ikechukwu Amaechi IN an attempt to muddle the waters, spin doctors in the Presidency and their cohorts seem to have devised a new strategy. Not contented anymore with just calling people who dare criticise President Muhammadu Buhari, no-matter how constructive, haters, and being generally dismissive of any opinion that disagrees with their holy grail, […]
