COVID-19 drugs: Relying on market forces would prolong the deadly pandemic – Bill Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates called for COVID-19 drugs and an eventual vaccine to be made available to countries and people that need them most, not to the “highest bidder,” saying…
Again unknown gunmen abduct 3 in Ekiti
Weeks after a commissioner and two others were abducted in Ekiti leaving one victim dead, three persons have again been kidnapped in the state by unknown gunmen. The abductors, said…
Lagos State Govt seals private medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests illegally
The Lagos State government has announced the sealing of a private laboratory for carrying out COVID-19 tests without the required government approval. This was disclosed by the State ministry of…
No re-opening of schools until it’s safe – Northern commissioners
The Commissioners of Education in the 19 Northern States have resolved to reopen schools only when it was safe to do so, following the spike in cases of COVID-19. The…
The fall of Magu is betrayal of Buhari
BY KEN UGBECHIE Ibrahim Magu, a police officer, has fallen. And great’s his fall. He was the former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was…
China Bans food imports from 3 Ecuadorian companies after detecting Coronavirus on Shrimp
China temporarily banned food imports from three Ecuadorian companies after detecting coronavirus on packaging for frozen shrimp, following fresh scrutiny on refrigerated goods after a recent disease outbreak in Beijing….
First batch of stranded Nigerians in Thailand, Malaysia to arrive today via Air Peace – NIDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says the First batch of Evacuees from Malaysia and Thailand will be arriving the country today via an Air Peace aircraft. The Commission revealed…
Abuja property owner issues a disclaimer on allegation against VP’s daughter, says I never sold my property to her
An Abuja based landlord and property owner housing the company, GLAM’D Africa, Dr Ayuba Musa has dismissed Mr Jackson Ude’s claims concerning the ownership of the house which he alleged…
Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu go dirty to win Edo election
Ahead of the Edo State governorship election billed for September 19, the two leading candidates, the incumbent Gov. Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu…
WAEC: Suspension of WASSCE will further create chaos in the public education system – Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the suspension of the 2020 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the Federal Government will put the country at more…