Simplify COVID-19 vaccination registration process, Olajumoke tasks FG
Nigerian politician and philanthropist, Senator Wilfred Olabode Olajumoke, on Thursday admonished the Federal government not to deviate from the laid down procedure of how the COVID-19 vaccination exercise will be carried out
FG enrolls 924,590 out-of-schools children in Nigeria
By Aliyu Dangida – Dutse The Federal Government has announced that it has enrolled 924,590 out-of-school children under Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said this in his address delivered at the launching of the BESDA programme held in Dutse, the state capital, […]
IOM sensitizes 25,500 Nigerian migrants on irregular migration, trafficking
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja United Nations migration agency, the International Organization on Migration, IOM, said it has deployed Community Dialogue and Theatre in its quest to curb irregular migration, trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria. The UN agency said it has through the process reached out to 25, 545 migrants on the […]
Three vigilante members in Rivers remanded over alleged murder
By Davies Iheamnachor Three members of Igwuruta Security Planning and Advisory Committee, ISPAC, have been remanded in the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre over alleged murder. The three suspects were remanded after their arraignment in connection with the murder of one Princewill Ogbonda and Peter Opurum, in Igwuruta. It would be recalled that in November last […]
BESDA programme: FG enrolls 924,590 out of school children in Nigeria
By Aliyu Dangida-DUTSE Federal government has announced that it has enrolled 924,590 out of school children under Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme in Nigeria. The minister of state for education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said this in his address delivered at the launching of BESDA program held in DUTSE, the state capital, added that […]
NPFL: Rivers boss Eguma savours ‘difficult’ 2-0 win over MFM
After a resolute defending in the first 45 minutes, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM FC) caved in to concede twice in the second half against points thirsty Rivers United. The two goals came from Fortune Omoniwari and Nelson Esor for what was a deserved win for the hosts at the Adokiye Amiesimaka […]
Breaking: Lagos vaccinates 12,720 people in 48 hours
The Lagos State Government says it has vaccinated 12,720 people with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 48 hours after the vaccination exercise commenced in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known through his verified Twitter account @ProfAkinAbayomi, on Thursday while giving the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination update for March 16. He […]
CAC.gov.ng: Despite site upgrade, poor online customer service lingers
By Rasheed Sobowale The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on December 24, 2020, announced the scheduled upgrade of its company registration software to accommodate changes in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. The upgrade was scheduled to be completed on January 4, 2021. As promised, the site (cac.gov.ng) was again live and fully functional […]
Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Court adjourns Fayose’s trial until April 26
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, adjourned until April 26, the trial of former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, charged with alleged N6.9 billion money laundering. Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was first arraigned on Oct. 22, 2018, before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, alongside his company, Spotless Investment […]
NPFL: Kano Pillars stroll to 2-0 win over Kwara United
Kano Pillars dented Kwara United FC’s title aspirations with a 2-0 thumping in a Matchday 16 fixture of the 2020/2021 NPFL season. The encounter held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Captain Rabiu Ali opened the scoring when he converted a 61st-minute penalty after David Ebuka was brought down in the box. Late in […]
Ronaldo more likely to rejoin Man Utd than Real Madrid
Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is more likely to return to Manchester United during this summer’s transfer window than rejoin Real Madrid. The 36-year-old’s future in Turin is currently being called into question, and Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for their former player. However, according to Tuttosport, Man United would be the favourites […]
