German President blames Capitol violence on lies by US leadership
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has blamed the Capitol violence on lies and provocations from the highest level of authority in the U.S. “The scenes we saw are the result of…
No more NIN registration until government meets our demands – NIMC staff
Staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), who embarked on an indefinite strike over welfare and inhuman condition of service said they will not return to work until the…
FG directs reversal of electricity tariffs adjustment
The Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to revert to tariffs that were applicable in…
Iraqi court issues arrest warrant against U.S. president, Trump
An Iraqi court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with the murder of a top Iranian general and the leader of an Iraqi…
Moderna CEO says vaccine likely to protect for ‘couple of years’
Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is likely to offer protection of up to a couple of years, its chief executive said on Thursday, even though more data is still needed to…
Diesel Tanker Summersaults, Explodes on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A tanker laden with diesel exploded on Thursday, at Toyota Bus stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Firefighters have since arrived at the scene of the incident. Officials of the…
US Crisis: Better to lose power at the cost of gaining peace – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said leaders across the world should look out not just for their own interests, but the interest and the good of society. Jonathan’s comment on…
US Congress certifies Joe Biden winner of Presidential election despite siege on Capial
The US Congress on Thursday certified Joe Biden’s win in November’s presidential election and comes after President Trump’s supporters laid siege on the Capitol on Wednesday. Republican Vice President Mike…
COVID-19: PEC says over 600 journalists killed worldwide, calls for priority access to vaccines
More than 600 journalists have died of COVID-19 last year since March 1, a press freedom organisation said, calling for media workers to have priority access to vaccines. The Press…
NCC clears the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone lines. The NCC said the speculations arose as a result of numerous publications…