WHO in talks with Pfizer, Moderna on COVID-19 vaccine access
The World Health Organization, WHO, said Tuesday it is in discussions with Pfizer and Moderna about possibly including their high-tech coronavirus vaccines among early jabs for poor countries at affordable…
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research launches COVID-19 test kits
As part of its contribution in the fight against COVID-19 in the country, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research on Tuesday launched another set of COVID-19 test kits in Lagos….
Banditry: Zamfara govt orders closure of 10 schools to forestall any attack
The Zamfara State government has ordered the immediate closure of some Boarding and Day Schools in the state. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, who is the Commissioner for Education, made the announcement…
Food prices increase as Nigeria’s inflation hits 14.89%
Nigeria’s headline inflation has increased for the 15th consecutive month to 14.89% in November 2020, from 14.23% in October. The report which was released on Tuesday by the National Bureau…
774,00 Jobs: Reps pass resolution to stop implementation of FG’s Special Public Works Programme
House of Representatives has passed a resolution mandating the Minister Of State For Labour Festus Keyamo (SAN), to stay action on the planned January 2021 implementation of the Special Public…
CJN Tanko tests positive for COVID-19
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad has tested positive for COVID-19. A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa disclosed this at the unveiling of the national…
How ASUU frustrated me, Nigerian doctor behind Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in US
Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, the brilliant Nigerian doctor making waves in the United States was almost frustrated by the ritual of strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Ogbuagu,…
Seriake Dickson, others take oath of allegiance as members of the 9th Senate
The Senate has administered oath of allegiance on four new senators as members of the 9th Senate, following their victory at the Dec. 5 bye- election conducted by the Independent…
Missing school children are in Zamfara forest – Gov Masari discloses
Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has disclosed that majority of the missing children are in the forest in Zamfara, but God willing, they’ll be returned safely. Governor Masari who disclosed…
Kankara abduction: 17 escape from captivity – Masari reveals
Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has disclosed that 17 of the kidnapped schoolboys from a Government Science Secondary School (GSSS) in Kankara Local Government Area of the state have escaped…