Establish home economics, nutrition extension agents to curb malnutrition — Expert
By Chioma Obinna To curtail the rising cases of malnutrition in Nigeria, a nutrition expert, Prof. Henrietta Nkechi Ene-Obong has called for the establishment of Home Economics and Nutrition Extension agents nationwide. Ene-Obong who is from the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State, made the call during […]
COVID-19: Edo records 18 new cases, total active cases now 215, says Incident Manager
The Edo government says it has recorded 18 new cases of COVID-19, as active cases being managed at the state’s isolation and treatment centres rose to 215, according to a statement by the state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi. The statement, issued on Tuesday, in Benin, quoted him as saying that out of the […]
US FTC’s antitrust case against Facebook gets new judge
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Facebook was transferred to another judge on Tuesday so that it and a similar case filed by state attorneys general will be heard by the same person, according to a court filing on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Coronavirus: Sequencing of Nigerian variant at midway point — OMILABU Both […]
Funeral of Ghana’s late president Rawlings now for 27 January
The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the international community and diplomatic missions. Media reports on Tuesday said Rawlings, who died on 12 November 2020, will lie in state from 24-26 January at the Foyer of the […]
NAF to partner private sector to combat insurgency
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will continue to encourage partnership with the private sector to provide facilities where aircraft can be maintained to enhance the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Caverton Helicopters, Ikeja, where he inspected […]
Coronavirus: Sequencing of Nigerian variant at midway point — OMILABU
By Sola Ogundipe Efforts to sequence the coronavirus strain discovered in Nigeria are advancing and the findings will be submitted to the World Health Organisation, WHO. The director of the Centre for Human and Zoonotic Virology at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof Sunday Omilabu, who disclosed […]
NPFL: Ahmed, Sani shine as Katsina United edge Adamawa United
A goal in each half by Rasheed Ahmed ensured Katsina United subdued their guests, Adamawa United in one of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) MatchDay 3 games played at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Faisal Sani delivered both assists in a similar fashion as Rasheed headed in the first on 42 minutes and bagged […]
Centre to UK House of Lords: Attaching religion to insecurity crisis in Nigeria for any sanction will harm humanity
The Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has warned the House of Lords in the United Kingdom against attaching religion to Nigeria’s security challenges, as any sanction would do the country more harm than good. The centre, which gave the warning in a press conference on Wednesday, in Abuja, also advised the British parliamentarians to […]
Woman pleads guilty, admits stealing, selling baby for N30,000 in Rivers
A woman, Joy Olakawogu has pleaded guiltily to a charge of child stealing before a Port Harcourt Magistrate Court, Rivers state, admitting that she received N30,000 reward for her first stolen child in 2018.
NYSC raises bar on compliance with COVID-19 prevention
The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has directed States and FCT Coordinators to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention and safety protocols in all camps and other formations nationwide. Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, NYSC Director-General, who gave the directive in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said that corps members were critical change agents in national […]
Capitol Hill has exposed hypocrisy against Nigerian Military – Group
The invasion of the United States’ Capitol by pro-Trump protesters has exposed the hypocrisy of those in the forefront of the movement against the Nigerian military. This was the submission of the March4Nigeria Movement in reaction to the violent attack of December 6 at the U.S Congress aimed to overturn the presidential election. In a […]
