AfDB: Why Adesina Deserves a Second Term
During Akinwumi Adesina’s tenure, the bank has seen its fortunes rise on several fronts, including the largest general capital increase in its history with a capital base of $208 billion…
COVID – 19: Govt, rich Nigerians should copy Zinox Group strategy to feed the poor – Atedo Peterside
Rich and influential Nigerians as well as state and local governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have been urged to borrow a leaf from the strategy deployed by the Zinox Group…
TCN dismisses report of free electricity to Nigerians
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed the claim that the Federal Government was providing free electricity to Nigerians as government does not own all sections of the power sector….
Teenager narrates ordeal of how she was defiled by her father, his 3 friends for 2 years
A teenage girl has narrated how her father and his three friends defiled her at Orji community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The victim, 15, said…
NCoS says Maryam Sanda still in custody, debunks report of Presidential pardon
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed report that Maryam Sanda had been granted presidential pardon. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPEO), Mr Chuks Njoku, in a statement on Thursday in…
WHO: Trump’s decision will affect Africa in the fight against COVID-19 – NIMR DG
Prof. Babatunde Salako, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has said that the U.S. decision to cut funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) would have great implication on…
Late Ken Saro-Wiwa’s son dies of coronavirus in London
Menegian Saro-Wiwa, son of late environmentalist, activist and playwright, Ken Saro-Wiwa, has died from coronavirus complications in a London hospital. Menegian’s sister Noo Saro-Wiwa, disclosed this in an instagram…
Lagos confirms death of doctor, 2 other COVID-19 patients
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi The Lagos State government has confirmed the death of a medical doctor and two other coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the state. The…
Police nab suspected killers of Funke Olakunrin
Late Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti The Nigeria Police Force says it has apprehended the killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Chief Ruben Fasoranti….
Post-COVID-19: Things will never be the same – NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says there is need for Nigerians, especially businesses to begin to look ahead of a readjustment as things will never remain the same…