By Kenneth Onuoha A total of 500 girls and women in Ebonyi State have…
Day: March 16, 2021
Alleged N71m Fraud: EFCC presents another witness against ‘Mama Boko Haram’
The ongoing trial of Aisha Alkali Wakil popularly known as “Mama Boko Haram” for alleged N71…
Minimum Wage Bill: We’ll not hurt Nigerian workers – Gbajabiamila
The House of Representatives would not do anything to hurt Nigerian workers as the Green Chamber…
Lawan receives jab of AstraZeneca vaccine, urges more awareness
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan took the lead at the National Assembly on Tuesday, March…
Senate reviews law on modern slavery, discrimination against women
The Senate, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, began moves to review the Labour Act to provide…
EFCC nabs P&G employee who allegedly stole N20m for sports betting
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested…
Female unemployment rate in Nigeria rises to 35.2% in Q4 2020
Female unemployment rate in Nigeria as of Q4 2020 increased to 35.2% from 31.6% recorded in…
Anambra Police nabs child trafficking ring, baby factory in Nnewi
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Police in Anambra State has discovered a baby factory in the Otolo…
PDP 2019 Elections Review Committee to present report Wednesday
By Adesuwa Tsan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Committee on the Review of 2019…
UK’s Prince Philip, 99, leaves hospital after four-week stay
Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, left a London hospital on Tuesday,…
FCT Minister stresses importance of effective information flow between Govt., Citizens
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has emphasised the importance of effective…
Gbajabiamila tasks journalists on investigative, objective reporting
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised journalists to embrace investigative journalism…
Comedienne Emmanuella wins Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Nigerian Comedienne, Emmanuella, has won the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award 2021, for Favourite African Social Media…
Opinion: Stopping the elites from replacing Nigeria
By Owei Lakemfa I leapt for joy last week. News about Nigeria is usually depressing. But…
Paediatrician warns against use of palm oil as poison antidote
A Paediatrician, Dr Ayobola Adebowale, has warned parents against using palm oil as a poison…
Ohanaeze alleges diversion of COVID-19 vaccines
By Kenneth Onuoha A faction of apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has…
COVID-19 Vaccines: WHO admits ‘small fraction’ of people may have allergic reaction
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the agency is aware that a small fraction…
Ebonyi School of Medicine to produce kidney disposables, perform kidney transplant – Umahi
By Kenneth Onuoha Ebonyi State Government has disclosed that its University College of Medicine…
Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine: NPHCDA, PTF allay Nigerians’ fear over reported adverse effects
By Adesuwa Tsan Despite growing concerns over side effects of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine,…
DPR warns against adjusting fuel dispensing metres, hoarding
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Kaduna Zonal Office, on Monday forced nine filling stations in…
COVID-19: NCDC discharges 353 patients
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged 353 people after being treated from various isolation…
Wolves goalkeeper sustains head injury in defeat to Liverpool
Rui Patricio was awake and talking after being knocked out in Wolves’ 1-0 defeat to Liverpool,…
I will win Anambra for PDP – Okonkwo
By Ife Osemedua Frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the governorship election of…
Why I rejected Gbillah’s petition – Wase
By Moses Okorie The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase,…
NSITF seeks collaboration with Pharmacists on employee’s compensation
By Saidu Idris The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr.…