Peter Obi wishes Nigerians a productive 2021
The Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDp, in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has wished Nigerians a more productive year…
African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain
African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday, after months of delays caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, but experts view the New Year’s…
Health Commissioner says Lagos COVID-19 cases surpasses 30,000, lists top 5 high burden LGAs
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says that the state’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased to 30,221. Abayomi made the disclosure through his verified Twitter account @ProfAkinAbayomi,…
N/Delta Fishermen urge FG to prevail on shell to pay Bonga oilfield spill fine
Artisanal Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN), on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO)Â to pay the $3.6 billion fine imposed by…
Young people are key to Nigeria’s future, I’m committed to 5 #EndSARS demands – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he was committed to seeing young people prosper in Nigeria and reiterated his administration’s promise to fulfill the five key requests demanded by #EndSARS…
I do not begrudge Nigerians who feel we haven’t done enough – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he holds no grudges against Nigerians who feel his administration hasn’t made enough progress in the past five years, especially as it relates to…
Fishermen want FG to compel Shell to pay $3.6bn Bonga oilfield spill fine
Artisanal Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN), on Friday urged the Federal Government to leverage on its successes in containing the COVID-19 pandemic to avert another lockdown in the new year….
Many Nigerian youths are high on illicit drugs – NDLEA chief
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has decried the high indulgence of youths in illicit drugs trade which leads to the increased crime rate in the country. Mr Isa…
All Abia schools to reopen on Monday, Jan. 11 – Gov. Ikpeazu
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, has approved the reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, Jan. 11, for the continuation of the first term of 2020/2021 academic session. The…
Zulum writes NEMA, appeals for urgent intervention for 800,000 IDPs in need of food
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has appealed for urgent intervention by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the plight of about 800,000 displaced people in need of food in…