Polio-free status: WHO warns Nigeria against complacency, calls for strengthening of disease surveillance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against complacency as Nigeria celebrates Wild Polio Virus (WPV) eradication certification. WHO’s Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi, gave the warning at a news…
Concerns about CAMA can be addressed through NASS amendment – Osinbajo
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged those who have concerns about the recently signed Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, CAMA legislation to approach the National Assembly for…
SOUTHERN KADUNA CRISIS: “WE WONT SWEEP UNDERLYING ISSUES OF JUSTICE, MARGINALIZATION UNDER THE CARPET” –OSINBAJO
To effectively deal with the Southern Kaduna crisis, the Buhari administration will not sweep the major issues underlying the conflict under the carpet, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. According…
International flight now to resume Sept. 5 – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday announced Sept. 5 as the new date for full resumption of international flights into the country. The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu,…
Mali Junta confirms release of ousted President Keita
Mali’s new military rulers said Thursday that former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who was detained during the country’s coup on August 18, has been freed. The junta, which calls itself…
Alleged vehicle particulars’ fraud: ICPC arrests 25 VIO, FRSC officers, others
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested 25 Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) over alleged drivers’ licence and vehicle particulars’ fraud. Spokesperson for the commission, Mrs…
AfDB reaffirms Akinwunmi as President for second term
Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been reaffirmed as President of Africa Development Bank, AfDB, for the second. Adesina had been swamped in a web of controversies regarding corporate governance under…
Several Chelsea players test positive for COVID-19 – Reports
Several Chelsea players have not returned for pre-season training after testing positive for COVID-19, according to reports in British media. The reports did not name the players and Chelsea did…
Estimated billing: Buhari directs nationwide mass metering, approves waiver of import levy on meters
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of nationwide mass-metering exercise as part efforts to put an end to estimated and arbitrary billing for electricity. Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian…
MNJTF facilitates escape of abducted Nigerian nurse from ISWAP captivity after 8 months
A male Nigerian nurse abducted by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) since the beginning of 2020 has escaped from the captivity of the terrorists. The return of the…