Troops of Operation “Whirl Stroke” have rescued three victims kidnapped by bandits yesterday and killed…
Month: January 2021
Pfizer-funded research claims vaccine might be effective against new coronavirus strains
The efficacy of the Pfizer Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine (official name BNT162b2) might sustain against the…
‘Vaccine tourism’: Top Nigerians rushing abroad for COVID-19 vaccine
By Gabriel Atumeyi As Nigerians earnestly wait on the federal government to procure the much…
Let’s talk about ‘dreams and assorted nightmares’
By Olukorede Yishau I saw a post on Instagram some days ago. It read: “Do…
Fidelity Bank aims for Top 5 slot under new CEO
By Ade Jacobs The newly appointed Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc,…
Anti-banditry operations receive boost as CAS inspects proposed site for NAF FOB
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is set to establish a Forward Operating Base…
Nigeria records 1,565 new Covid-19 cases – NCDC
Nigeria recorded on Thursday recorded 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 95,934 . The…
FG urges Nigerians not be hesitant to take Covid-19 vaccine
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable…
Kalu receives defecting Abia PDP faithful into APC
Thousands of the Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia on Thursday formally defected to the All…
Trump denounces Capitol violence, as calls for his removal grow
Outgoing U.S President Donald Trump said he was “outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” after a…
Buhari commiserates with Ministry of Power’s Perm. Sec. over mother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the Ohaa family of Amangwu Autonomous Community of Enugu…
Results of 2020-2021 CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers
All the 16 teams for the play-off round in the 2020-21 CAF Confederation Cup have emerged…
Police arrest 287 suspected rapists in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina says it has arrested no fewer than 287 suspected rapists in…
MAN hails FG’s suspension of new electricity tariff hike
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Thursday described the directive by the Federal Government to…
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room reveals cause of Esther Uzoma’s death
By Moses Okorie The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has stated cause of death…
Trump banned from Facebook, Instagram indefinitely
Facebook has announced that it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform indefinitely. CEO…
Biden names Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has formally announced judge Merrick Garland as his nominee for attorney-general, a…
EFCC warns against sale of National Identification Number
By Moses Okorie The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned all those involved in…
Iraqi court issues arrest warrant against President Trump
An Iraqi court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump in connection…
Customs intercept 5,200 live ammunition, bullet proof vehicle
The Controller, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’, Mr Yusuf Lawal, on Thursday in Owerri displayed 5,200…
Anthony Joshua considers quitting boxing
The 31-year-old world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has disclosed that his career as professional boxer is…
NIN Registration: Applicants appeal for decentralisation of process
Residents in Warri and environs enrolling for the National Identification Number (NIN) have appealed to the Federal…
NHRC Receives 733 Complaints Of Human Rights Abuses In Plateau
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it had received 733 complaints of human rights abuse…
2021: Beyond hope
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Today, Thursday, January 7, 2021, is exactly one week since Nigerians, together with…
Trump’s Deputy National Security Adviser resigns
President Donald Trump’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Matt Pottinger, resigned Wednesday afternoon…
WHO urges countries to shun vaccine nationalism
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it is in countries’ self-interest to shun vaccine…
Former Chief of Air Staff, Nsikak Eduok, is dead
Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff, Nsikak Eduok, is dead, the Akwa Ibom State…
NIN registration suffers setback as NIMC staff begin strike
The scramble by Nigerians across the country to register for National Identity Numbers (NIN) in…
First babies born by 35 years and above mothers at risk of Down syndrome – Expert
Women who carry pregnancies after the age of 35 years run the risk of having babies…