PMS pump price soon to be determined by market forces – MOMAN
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says Nigeria is gradually heading towards full deregulation of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) which will enable pump price to be determined…
COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted through breastmilk – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 virus has not been detected in breastmilk till date and so it is unlikely that it can be transmitted through breastmilk. WHO Regional…
474 women, 364 minors among over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in 2020. IOM said the rescued immigrants include…
Police to initiate legal actions against online publication report over alleged defamation, libel
The Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday says it has instructed its legal team to initiate legal actions against an online publication for accusing the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,…
Disregard other versions of examination timetable in circulation – WAEC warns candidates
With the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) which is barely two weeks away, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has asked candidates to disregard other versions of…
Investors raise concerns about migrant workers’ rights in Gulf
A group of investors have raised concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf, warning that labour practices risk leading to abuses such as modern slavery. The group,…
Insecurity: Buhari angry with service chiefs; demands change of strategy
President Muhammadu Buhari is not happy with the current state of security in the country and he expressed his displeasure with the security apparatchik at a meeting with them on…
Beirut blast: It’s like an Apocalypse – Witnesses recount ordeal; toll hits 78
When an explosion from ammonium nitrate at the port store tore through the Lebanese capital on Tuesday afternoon, it wreaked havoc on nearly all of Beirut’s quarters. Buildings as far…
Gov Sule describes killing of journalist in Nasarawa as shocking
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has condemned the killing of a former treasurer of the State’s Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Mr Benjamin Ekom, by unidentified…
Edo 2020: It’s not unusual for legislators and indeed politicians to engage in political re-alignments – Speaker
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Tuesday said there was nothing unusual about the lawmakers backing the candidates of their choice for the Sept. 19 governorship…