COVID-19: Prof. Iwu advises on proper hygiene, says viral infections are health conditions, not medical
Prof. Maurice Iwu, Chairman, Imo COVID-19 Task Force, says 90 per cent of virus diseases that affect people were not medical but hygiene induced. Iwu made the assertion when members of…
FG approves crude oil price at $25 per barrel, crude oil production 1.94 mbpd
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in Abuja approved the reduction of oil…
A’Ibom Police arrests medical doctor, 6 others for allegedly selling 5-month-old baby
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested a medical doctor and six others over alleged sale of a five-month old baby. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Fredrick Nnudam,…
Police arrests man for defiling step daughter
The Police Command in Cross River, has arrested a 48-year-old suspected rapist for defiling his nine-year-old step daughter. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Uche Anozia, made the…
NAFDAC says only herbal remedies that have proven safety data will be approved for use by the public
NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reacted to claims of the herbal COVID-19 remedies. The agency says a…
2019/2020 Bundesliga begins this weekend, becomes first “big league” to restart amid pandemic
The eyes of the sports world will be on Germany’s Bundesliga this weekend as it becomes the first “big league’’ to restart after the COVID-19 shutdown. But little would…
INEC issues guidelines for workers’ resumption nationwide, Ondo, Edo state offices to re-open immediately due to the upcoming gubernatorial elections
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued guidelines for its workers nationwide to resume activities. According to a statement by the commission the…
Evacuation of Nigerians from Canada postponed over landing permits issues
About 200 Nigerian citizens stranded in Canada hoping to return home on Thursday will have to wait as their evacuation flight has been postponed. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa,…
Oil falls as fears of second coronavirus wave take hold
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as potential OPEC+ plans to deepen supply cuts were overshadowed by demand concerns exacerbated by a possible second wave of coronavirus infections as countries ease…
Buhari presides over virtual FEC meeting, unveils Gambari as new Chief of Staff
Newly appointed COS, Ibrahim Gambari at the eFEC meeting President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired the maiden virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chamber…