FG urges unified efforts against emerging COVID-19 threats
The Federal Government has called for unified efforts by stakeholders to tackle the emerging COVID-19 variants in the country. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, made the call in Abuja on Thursday, at a strategic meeting on COVID-19 preparedness and response. The meeting was organised by the National Emergency […]
Bricklayer seeks marriage dissolution over wife’s alleged plan to sell his house
A bricklayer, Owolabi Adetunji, has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his nine-year-old marriage to his estranged wife, Senebu, over her alleged attempt to illegally sell off his house. Adetunji, a resident of Moniya area of Ibadan, told the court that his wife’s attitude suddenly changed after he had allowed […]
Ohanaeze: Holding election on January 10 is illegal – Ozobu
A chieftain of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prince Richard Ozobu, has said that holding the election of new officers for the organization is illegal and contrary to the provisions of its constitution.
Graham Potter says West Ham appointment feels like ‘Christmas’
Graham Potter said it felt like “Christmas for the adults” after he was named as West Ham’s new manager on Thursday, just a day after Julen Lopetegui’s sacking.
Kremlin watching Trump closely over Greenland rhetoric
The Kremlin is closely following US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim to Greenland, a spokesman said on Thursday, expressing relief that currently it was only rhetoric.
Stress risk factor for high blood pressure, sudden death – Cardiologist
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Gerald Edeh, has identified ‘stress’ as a major cause of high blood pressure and sudden death among Nigerian adults. Edeh, who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), asserted in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. According to him, high blood pressure is a […]
Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’
Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be “misused to manipulate minds”.
Telecom tariff increase could be between 40, 50% – Rewane
Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Bismarck Rewane has said he expects that the proposed tariff hike by telecoms companies would be between 40 and 50 per cent.
Umahi gives RCC contractors April deadline to complete Port Harcourt carriageway
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has given Messrs Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the contractor handling East-West Road, Section III (Eleme Junction – Onne Junction), up till April end to deliver on the job.
Omo-Agege saddened over Agbor tanker fire disaster
Former Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed shock over Sunday’s fire disaster that led to the death of a yet-to-be-determined number of people when a tanker laden with fuel crashed and exploded into a fireball in Agbor, Delta State.In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, Senator Omo-Agege regretted the circumstances […]
Biggest flu outbreak in 25 years hits Japan
Japan in the last week of December experienced the biggest influenza outbreak since comparable data became available 25 years ago, health authorities said Thursday.
If Nigeria can’t work as one, Yoruba, Igbo, others should separate – Sunday Igboho
Igboho also stated that if the country cannot function as a unified nation, various ethnic groups should be allowed to go their separate ways.
5 states in Nigeria most IJGBs visited for Detty December
December is that festive season filled with travel and excitement, as IJGBs (I Just Got Backs) return to the country in droves for the much-anticipated Detty December celebrations.
NAFDAC stops registration of sachet alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that it has stopped the registration of sachet alcohol since February 2024 as part of a campaign to curb its accessibility, especially to young people.
China’s electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, as demand for new energy models continues to surge and the sector remains entrenched in a gruelling price war.
ICPC urges NNMDA to tackle proliferation of unregulated herbal drinks
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) to address the proliferation of unregulated herbal drinks in the country. Mr Kabir Elelu, the ICPC Resident Commissioner for Lagos State, made the call at a one-day training webinar titled, “Building a Transparent and Accountable Public […]
