EU gives green light for use of Remdesivir, first COVID-19 drug
The first drug to treat severe cases of COVID-19 in the EU on Friday was given the green light, with the European Commission approving remdesivir. The EU’s Health Commissioner, Stella…
Alleged kidnapper Evans is broke, can’t pay legal fees: Public Defender takes over
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court on Friday ordered the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to take over the defence for alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme…
COVID-19: Lagos State seals 10 private schools for flouting closure directive
The Lagos State Government has sealed Ten (10) private schools that flouted the closure directives of the federal and state governments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure…
Why Konga is Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce company: Survey
As Konga marks its 8th anniversary this month, Political Economist Business Intelligence Unit through a market-wide consumer survey examined the state, performance and prognosis of Africa e-commerce. The survey which…
Ondo election: APC generates over N258m from sale of forms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has generated N258.7 million from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state….
Facebook employee files complaint alleging widespread bias against Black workers
A Black Facebook Inc worker on Thursday filed a complaint claiming the social media giant’s stated commitment to diversity and civil rights, including its support for the Black Lives Matter…
U.S. welcomes independent probe of report that cleared AfDB Chief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday welcomed the African Development Bank’s , AfDB, decision to appoint former Irish President Mary Robinson to lead an independent probe of a report…
86 Nigerians arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja From Sudan – NIDCOM
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa,says Eighty six evacuated Nigerians have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Sudan. According to the NIDCOM…
Alleged $1bn cloned account: We welcome House of Reps investigation – NPA
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it welcomes any investigation by the House of Representatives in the alleged existence of one billion dollars in a “cloned” Unity…
LASG begins fund disbursement to Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims – LASEMA
The Lagos State Government has begun fund disbursement as assistance to the Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims, residing at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Relief Camp, Igando. Dr Olufemi…