By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday said the country has recorded about 56 deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. According to NCDC, the 56 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported on Saturday also increased the country’s...
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A total of 5,889 people across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi state have begun receiving N550,000 Federal Government’s COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility Loan, as the state marks the 30th anniversary of its creation. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who launched...
The Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Mr Tony Okoroji, has described late Victor Uwaifo as one of the best Nigerian musicians and sculptors. Mr. Uwaifo, popularly known as ‘Guitar Boy’, died on Saturday at the age of 80. Okoroji, who spoke with newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, said...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Kwara State Police Command on Sunday said its operatives have rescued the abducted Kwara State University (KWASU) student, Khadijat Isiaq, and arrested six suspects. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), SP Okasanmi Ajayi, on...
Mr Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), says he is still an active member of the party, in spite of his removal from office. Oshiomhole said this when he spoke with newsmen at the sideline of the fundraising and investiture of Mrs Victoria Unuoarumi as...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to increase their tariff effect from 1st September, 2021. The commission in a letter titled ‘Tariff Increase Notification’ gave the energy distributors the leverage to charge a service based tariff. Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, has...
Katsina State Government on Saturday said it has recieved 21,040 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for the second phase vaccination exercise across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya, Executive Secretary, Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), stated this in an interview with...
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has condoled with the Emirs of Kano and Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero and Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero, respectively, over the death of their aunty, Hajiya Umma Bayero. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged shooting of a civilian market boat ferrying foodstuffs and other household goods in Dutch Island area of Rivers. The party stated this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in...
No fewer than 100 million African children have been vaccinated against polio in the past one year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti said that although COVID-19 had threatened the success of polio vaccination, it was possible to overcome the...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted the allegation that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) had ordered the arrest of retired Cdr. Kunle Olawunmi, for recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily). The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, dismissed the allegation in a statement on Saturday in Abuja....
US military commanders believe that another terror attack like the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport is “highly likely in the next 24-36 hours,” President Joe Biden warned Saturday. After a briefing from his national security team, Biden said in a statement that a US drone strike targeting the...
A total of 160,000 people protested across France on Saturday, the interior ministry said, angered at the country’s Covid health pass system which they say unfairly restricts the unvaccinated. By early evening the authorities had logged 222 separate protest actions, including 14,500 people who turned out in Paris. Sixteen...
Kylian Mbappe, coveted by Real Madrid, should be in the Paris Saint-Germain squad at Reims, along with Lionel Messi, who could make his debut, and Neymar, coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Saturday. “We have not yet announced the squad,” the coach told his press conference ahead of Sunday evening’s...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF on Saturday said it was relieved that 91 pupils of Salihu Tanko Islamiya School Tegina, in Niger State, abducted three months ago, have been freed from captivity. The organization also condemned the death of one child who died while held by his abductors....
Chelsea held out with 10 men for the entire second-half to frustrate Liverpool as the first heavyweight clash of the Premier League season between two title contenders ended 1-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Kai Havertz’s looping header put the visitors in front before Reece James was sent-off in first-half...
Legendary Nigerian singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo has died. A close source to the family confirmed this on Saturday. The source said he died after a brief illness. The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March. Uwaifo is also the first professional...
Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye has reacted to the allegations of scamming women on social media. Ezuruonye said his family members and friends have been trolled and harassed severally by people accusing him of fraud. The 38-year-old actor in an Instagram post noted that his impostors are those orchestrating such...
Mr Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner, Verraki Business Solution for Africa, has urged Bankers to develop and improve their digital skills if they want to remain relevant in their career. Yusuf gave the advice virtually at the 2021 Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Graduates’ Induction and Prize Awards...