The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in many countries is posing a threat to economic and oil demand recovery, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has said. It disclosed this at the 16th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting of the Declaration of Cooperation, which took place via teleconference on...
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The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security, following the recent taking over of 42 communities in Niger State by Boko Haram. This was one of the 12 resolutions by the lawmakers following over three hours of executive session....
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced that it has registered 156 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,912 confirmed cases. As at Tuesday, 27 April, 2021, the public health agency recorded one...
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has called on the House Committee on Poverty Alleviation to expedite action on the passage of the National Social Investment Office Establishment Bill. The Minister made the statement in Abuja when members of the House...
Chelsea produced a composed performance to secure a fully deserved draw and a crucial away goal to put themselves in a promising position after their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid. Thomas Tuchel’s side were superior on the night and might even regard themselves as unfortunate not...
The United States Secretary of States, Anthony Blinken has said that his country is aware of the peculiar security challenges facing Nigeria, and it would continue to provide the needed support to addressing it. Mr Blinken stated this during a virtual chat with Radio Nigeria, as part of activities...
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said that his administration has commenced work to produce a sustainable masterplan for the cities of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia. Governor Ikpeazu disclosed this on Tuesday when members of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) paid him a visit at...
The Lagos State Government has said that the Lekki Deep Seaport would reduce congestion at Apapa Port in the state and would be four times bigger than the Apapa port. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Ebugbe who disclosed this yesterday, said the government had designed several...
Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has been named as one of the 2021 International Power Players by Billboard. Billboard’s International Power Players list recognises leaders in the music industry on a global level. Honourees are nominated by companies and peers in the business and then selected by...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of sunshine and cloudiness from Wednesday to Friday in parts of the country. NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja also predicted sunny skies over Northern region with patches of clouds over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi,...
The Acting Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Ahmed Abdulaziz, has reiterated the company’s commitment to progress of electricity supply in the country. Mr. Abdulaziz made this known in Abuja while receiving Paticipants of the Senior Executive Course, (SEC) 43, for the year 2021 of the...
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos- Members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to all the three tiers of government to collaborate for the purpose of finding solution to the lingering insecurity in the country. Members of NMA who are in Jos for their 61st Annual Scientific Conference and...
I watched and listened to the interview that a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, granted on Sunday, April 25, 2021, on Channels Television’s “Politics Today”, anchored by Seun Okinbaloye. To be sure, Kalu is the Senate Chief Whip, and on both scores of political accomplishments, his...
The Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, says the APC is loved by Nigerians and has bright chances of ruling the country beyond 2023. The National leader stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu...
The Nigerian Army has pleaded with Nigerians who share on social media graphic pictures of personnel killed in the cause of defending and protecting the country from its adversaries. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, made the plea in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Yerima said...
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the U.S. to reconsider relocating U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Stuttgart, Germany, to Africa, nearer the Theatre of Operation. The president made the call at a virtual meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State, Mr Anthony Blinken, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said AFRICOM,...
Enugu State Government, on Tuesday raised alarm over recent efforts by some persons to sabotage the ongoing construction of a Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Obi Kama, the state government warned the perpetrators to stay off...
University of Ilorin has advised candidates to check their admission status to the institution from the Central Admission Processing Systems (CAPS) on Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) website. Its Deputy Chairman, Admission Committee, Dr Tayo Arinde, gave this advice while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin on Tuesday. Arinde...