NSCDC refutes report on alleged relocation of bandits from Zamfara, Katsina to Kano
Nov. 1, 2021 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State command, has dismissed a social media report that bandits from Zamfara and Katsina States were relocating to…
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY: YOUTH REMAIN A MAJOR FORCE IN BUILDING A GREATER LAGOS, SANWO-OLU
Nov. 1, 2021 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the youth as a major force in building a greater and sustainable Lagos, as well as a…
TROOPS FOIL KIDNAP OF BISHOP OF ORLU CATHOLIC DIOCESE
Nov. 1, 2021 Troops of Operation Golden Dawn 3, have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road, Orlu…
NHRC calls for prosecution of perpetrators in alleged unlawful invasion of Justice Mary Odili’s residence
Nov. 1, 2021 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the prosecution of those behind the unlawful invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili. This is…
AstraZeneca to transfer some drug rights to Covis Pharma in $270m deal
Nov. 1, 2021 AstraZeneca said on Monday it will transfer global rights for respiratory medicines Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma Group for $270 million, as the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker looks…
Zamfara Govt. approves re-opening of 7 weekly markets – Commissioner
Nov. 1, 2021 Zamfara State government has approved the re-opening of seven weekly markets that were earlier closed as part of measures to address the state’s security challenges. The State…
U.S. COVID origins report is without credibility – China
Nov. 1, 2021 A declassified U.S. intelligence report saying it was plausible that the COVID-19 pandemic originated in a laboratory is unscientific and has no credibility, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman…
Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame
Nov 1, 2021 A U.N. conference seen critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change launches amid acrimony on Monday after major industrialised nations were accused of dragging…
LAGOS LAUNCHES VIRTUAL BOOK REVIEW PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS
Nov. 1, 2021 The Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment has launched a virtual book review platform for students in Lagos State as part of strategies to…
Ecopoetry: 5 fascinating poems on climate change
Nov. 1, 2021 Climate change has become a central issue in every sphere of our life and far beyond being an environmental threat, climate change is now a human crisis….