No word yet from pirates who seized sailors off Nigeria, Turkey says
Pirates who seized 15 sailors when they stormed a Turkish-crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea two days ago have not yet made contact with authorities, Turkey’s foreign minister…
Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants
Moderna Inc said on Monday it believes its COVID-19 vaccine protects against new variants found in Britain and South Africa, although it will test a new booster shot aimed at…
Orlu Crisis: Gov. Uzodinma declares dusk to dawn curfew in 10 LGAs
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has imposed dusk to dawn curfew in 10 local council areas to check further breakdown of laws in Orlu Local Government and other affected areas….
Uni Jos research centre develops anti-snake vaccine
The University of Jos Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development (ACEPRD) has developed an indigenous anti-snake vaccine, known as “COVIP-Plus”. Prof. Sabastian Maimako, the Vice-Chancellor of the…
Governors Agree To Ban Open, Night Grazing Across States
Governors of the South-West have agreed to ban all forms of open and night grazing across states within the region. This resolve was reached on Monday at a meeting between…
COVID-19: FG to secure safe, efficacious vaccines, targets 70% vaccination in 2 years – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says Federal Government is exploring all options to ensure the vaccination of 70 per cent of Nigeria population in two years. Ehanire made…
Four Nigerians test positive to UK COVID-19 strain – NCDC
The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Monday, disclosed that four Nigerians had tested positive for the highly contagious United Kingdom (UK) COVID-19 strain. Ihekweazu,…
New Report on African media shows western sources dominate how the continent’s story is told
One-third of all African stories in news outlets on the continent are sourced from foreign news services according to a new report from Africa No Filter. The ‘How African Media…
Miyetti Allah backs end to night grazing, sues for peace
The National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) Muhammadu Kirowa on Monday told governors during a meeting in Akure, Ondo State capital that they are a peaceful and…
Rivers Govt issues a disclaimer as Wike’s Presidential campaign posters flood Abuja
Parts of Abuja have been flooded with campaign posters of Governor Nyesom Wike for the 2023 Presidency. But on Monday the Rivers State Government denied responsibility for the act. “For…