Nigerian-American Scientist Robert Okogie Inducted Into NASA Hall Of Fame
A Nigerian-American, Robert Olusola Okojie, has been inducted into the U.S’s National Aeronautics Space Administration‘s (NASA) Inventors Hall of Fame. Okogie, according to NASA, joined the silicon carbide research group…
FIFA bans CAF President, Ahmad, for five years over corrupt practices
World soccer governing body FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee has handed the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, a five-year ban from all football-related activities for corruption….
AstraZeneca will have enough COVID-19 vaccine for 200 million doses by year end
AstraZeneca will have enough of its candidate vaccine for 200 million doses by the end of 2020, with drug substance for 700 million doses by the end of the first…
COVID-19: Biden’s inauguration will be scaled down – Aide
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be a scaled-down version of the usual traditions that will not endanger Americans health amid the coronavirus pandemic, a top aide said on…
Troops arrest 11 illegal miners, eliminate scores of bandits in Zamfara, Katsina -DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Accord have arrested 11 illegal miners and eliminated scores of bandits on Nov. 21 in parts of Zamfara and Katsina States. The Coordinator,…
AstraZeneca, Oxford University say COVID-19 vaccine shows 70% efficacy
British drugs group AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford on Monday said their jointly-developed vaccine against COVID-19 has shown “an average efficacy of 70 percent” in trials. “This vaccine’s efficacy…
Bandits kidnap Imam, 17 worshippers in Zamfara Mosque – Police
Bandits on motorcycles have attacked a Jumuat mosque in Zamfara and abducted the imam and 17 other worshippers in a community in Zamfara State, the police said on Sunday. The…
Seven Soldiers killed in Borno landmine attack
At least seven soldiers have been confirmed killed following a landmine ambush in the northern axis of Borno state on Saturday. The ill-fated soldiers, who were on escort duty en…
Recession: The cost of governance is not acceptable, there’s too much waste -Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has lambasted the current administration over its propensity to borrow for corruption and inability to cut government expenses. According to him, “The cost of…
Governors Visit to Jonathan: APC tells PDP, “You Are Rattled”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is rattled by the recent visit of some of its governors to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr…