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…
Recession: Buhari must take painful actions, rework 2021 budget – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said that President Muhammadu Buhari must act now, by taking necessary, and painful actions including adjustment to the proposed 2021 budget, to exit…
#EndSARS: No matter your anger, you have no right to destroy property – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Sunday described the Oct. 21 attack by hoodlums, masquerading as #EndSARS protesters, on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters as disastrous. During…
DSP arrested for collecting N100,000 bribe from motorist, to face prosecution
A Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Popoola Kayode, leader of Taskforce team operating around Lekki Ajah area of Lagos State and his team members have been arrested for collecting N100,000…
Nigerian Guild of Editors holds annual conference Nov. 26
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, the umbrella body of all editors in Nigeria, will hold this year’s edition of its annual flagship conference, the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, ANEC,…
Zamfara Govt confirms unconditional release of 11 victims kidnapped
A total of 11 kidnap victims were on Saturday night rescued from their abductors by officials of the Zamfara government, a statement issued by Jamilu Iliyasu, the Press Secretary to…