Alleged N900m Fraud: ICPC arrests former JAMB Registrar Professor Ojerinde
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has arrested a former Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor…
COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson Jab Effective In Countries With Variants – WHO Experts
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) expert vaccine advisers said Wednesday they could recommend Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 jab for use in countries where coronavirus variants of concern are circulating. The…
NAFDAC investigates food poisoning in Kano caused by chemical in flavoured drink – NAFDAC DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the strange disease in Kano State is caused by food poisoning through a flavoured drink. The Director-General of…
LASG reads riot act to illegal sand miners, arrests 2 culprits
In fulfilment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s determination to rid the State of illegal mining operations and encroachment on Government Schemes, the Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Bode Agoro, has warned…
Catholics free to take Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine – Vatican, Catholic Bishops
The Vatican has clarified that Catholics can take the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine even if it was the only vaccine available. Some Catholics have expressed reservations about the Johnson…
Gokada appoints Nikhil Goel as new CEO
Gokada, a Nigeria-based last mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up, on Wednesday announced the appointment Nikhil Goel as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gokada in a statement said, Goel joined…
LSTMB boss calls for synergy, says 80% of medications used in orthodox field derived from natural products
The Chairman of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) Prof. Adebukola Adefule-Ositelu, has said that the recognition accorded indigenous methods of healing by the present administration has further aided the…
NDLEA COMMENDS LAGOS OVER WAR AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the Lagos State Government for the success it has recorded in its war…
Hijab: Violence mars reopening of 10 grant-aided missionary schools in Kwara
Violence and resistance on Wednesday marred the reopening of the 10 grant-aided missionary schools earlier closed down by the Kwara Government over the use of Hijab. The schools were closed…
New CAF President optimistic of Africa World Cup win soon
New Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe raised the bar Tuesday for national teams in the continent by insisting one of them must win the World Cup soon….