Hushpuppi bribery allegation: My story, by Abba Kyari
July 29, 2021 Mr. Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, linked with a bribe scandal involving internet scammer, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, has died the allegation, saying he only…
IMF cautions against use of cryptocurrencies as legal tender
July 29, 2021 The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has expressed its reservations in ranting cryptoassets legal tender status, as being considered by some countries. IMF noted that new digital forms…
Hushpuppi to return stolen funds, despite guilty plea
Mr Ramon Abass who goes by the celebrity name Hushpuppi despite pleading guilty is expected to refund all money he creamed from his victims, court papers say as he awaits…
Tokyo games: Two attendees hospitalised as COVID-19 cases increase
July 29, 2021 Two people attending the Tokyo Olympics from overseas have been hospitalised with COVID-19, a Tokyo 2020 spokesperson said on Thursday, amid concerns the Games will add to…
COVID-19: Pfizer forecasts rise in its 2021 vaccine sales to top $33.5 bn, sees need for boosters
July 29, 2021 Pfizer Inc on Wednesday raised its 2021 sales forecast for its COVID-19 vaccine by 29% to $33.5 billion, and said it believes people will need a third…
Emerging infectious diseases increasing Africa’s disease burden – Africa CDC
July 29, 2021 The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) says the African continent was faced with syndemics, a combination of emerging infectious diseases, which are increasing the disease…
LASG Shuts down 18 health facilities in 2 months, declares zero tolerance to quackery
July 29, 2021 The Executive Secretary, Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), Dr. Abiola Idowu, has reiterated the State Government’s zero-tolerance for quackery to safeguard the health of its…
Empowerment: Bauchi Govt. begins headcount of commercial sex workers
July 28, 2021 The Bauchi State Government, says it has begun a one week headcount of commercial sex workers operating in the state. Alhaji Aminu Balarabe, Permanent Commissioner, Bauchi State…
Court Frees El-Zakzaky, Wife, Says They Have No Case To Answer
July 28, 2021 A Kaduna State High Court has freed the embattled leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife. In a ruling that…
U.S. to ship 4 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses to Nigeria, 5.66 mln to South Africa
July 28, 2021 The U.S. government on Wednesday will ship nearly 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to two of the most populous African countries – Nigeria and South Africa…