COVID-19: LinkedIn to cut 960 jobs
Microsoft Corp’s professional networking site LinkedIn said on Tuesday it would cut about 960 jobs, or 6% of its global workforce, as the coronavirus pandemic is having a sustained impact on…
It’s unfair to hold Pondei liable for acts which took place when he was not head of the NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it would be unfair to hold the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Keme Pondei personally liable for acts which…
Reps begins probe into immigration documents of Chinese immigrants in Nigeria
The House of Representatives (Reps) has begun investigation into the immigration documents of Chinese immigrants living in Nigeria. The investigation which began on July 20 in Abuja, is being conducted…
Pondei’s doctors advised him against attending the hearing due to ill health – NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says its acting Managing Director, Prof. Keme Pondei, collapsed at the National Assembly because he ignored his doctor’s advice on his health status. In…
Drama as man commits suicide at TRACE premises in Ogun
There was pandemonium in Abeokuta on Monday when a man identified as Fatai Salami drank an insecticide known as Snipper and died at the premises of Ogun Traffic Compliance and…
LBSL gets approval to ply BRT corridor, announces about 46% fare hike
The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), operator of Marcopolo high-capacity buses, says it has secured approval of the state government for upward review of fares and right to ply Bus…
COVID-19: Wave of promising study results raises hope for vaccines
Early data from trials of three potential COVID-19 vaccines released on Monday, including a closely-watched candidate from Oxford University, increased confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to…
BBNaija Lockdown: Nengi emerges first Head of House
Rebecca “Nengi” Hampson (22), one of the finest female contestants has emerged head of house in the ongoing BBNaija Season 5. She thus became the first ever head of house…
Buhari mourns Funtua, says ‘he consistently stood by me’
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the passing of his long-time friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua. Funtua was life patron of the International Press Institute (IPI)…
U.S selects Nigerian poet for Writing Programme
A Nigerian poet, writer and spoken word artist, Wana Udobang, has been selected by the United States, U.S Department of State to participate in the 54th International Writing Programme (IWP)…