Biden sworn in as 46th U.S president, says democracy has prevailed
Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, assuming the helm of a country reeling from deep political divides, a battered economy and a…
Moderna says possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine under investigation
Moderna Inc said on Tuesday it had received a report from California’s health department that several people at a center in San Diego were treated for possible allergic reactions to…
Gov. Fayemi congratulates Kukah on appointment into Pope’s Dicastery
Governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday congratulated the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his appointment into the Papal Dicastery on Promotion of Integral Human…
Alleged N2bn fraud: Maina prays court for bail over deteriorating health
The former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, on Wednesday, approached Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for another bail. Maina, in a motion…
PEBEC receives report exposing pitfalls in some govt. agencies
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council( PEBEC), chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has received the Cost of Compliance Report, which exposes major pitfalls in operations of some Federal Government…
Biden Plans Immediate Orders On Immigration, COVID-19, Environment – WHO
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to kick off his new administration Wednesday with orders to restore the United States to the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization, WHO…
LASG signs MoU agreement with Britain on ACE TAF
The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the British Government-funded Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF) programme. The four-year programme is implemented…
B-NOAS: NDE begins training of 880 youths in Kano
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced training of 880 youths in Kano State on its Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS). Speaking at the ceremony, Acting NDE Director…
Over 47M NINs Have Been Collected By Mobile Operators – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday said over 47 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identity Numbers (NINs). NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, who disclosed…
Facial nerve paralysis after Pfizer vaccine rare complication – Official
Facial nerve paralysis experienced after receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine shot against COVID-19 is a rare complication, an official has said. Prof. Leonid Eidelman, an Israeli doctor and the former Head…