Shortage of cholera vaccines leads to temporary suspension of two-dose strategy, as cases rise worldwide – WHO
October 20, 2022 A strained global supply of cholera vaccines has obliged the International Coordinating Group (ICG), the body which manages emergency supplies of vaccines to temporarily suspend the standard…
Bi-weekly briefing: Troops eliminate 31 terrorists, apprehend 70 in the North East
October 20, 2022 The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 31 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and arrested…
WHO says physical inactivity costing the world US$ 27b annually in first-ever global report
October 20, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO)says almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and…
INTERPOL Arrests Over 70 Suspected Fraudsters Linked To Black Axe Cult In Nigeria
October 20, 2022 Over 70 suspected cyber fraudsters have been apprehended by operatives of the International Criminal Police Organization, following a coordinated operation, which the INTERPOL says confirms the global…
Consumer rights: We’ll no longer tolerate companies’ no-refund policy – LASG
October 20, 2022 Lagos State Government will no longer tolerate the no-refund policy of some companies as indicated in their products’ sales receipts. The General Manager of Lagos State Consumer…
Fake EFCC Operative Arrested for Defrauding Belgian €45,000
October 20, 2022 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a 29-year old Ume Ifechukwu Clinton for impersonation, computer related fraud, obtaining by false pretence and…
Alleged diesel theft: Ebonyi Govt suspends Perm Sec, Governor’s aide
October 20, 2022 The Ebonyi Government on Wednesday suspended the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Power and Energy, Mr. Godwin Nwankwo over alleged persistent theft of diesel meant…
Force majeure: None of our assets impacted by the flood – NLNG
October 20, 2022 The management of Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) on Thursday said the company’s plant was in operation at a limited capacity, due to reduced gas supply from some…
Tanker explosion: 10 Burnt To Death, 3 Vehicles Razed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Incident
October 20, 2022 Ten persons have been killed in an early morning tanker explosion around the Sagamu axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The tragedy occurred around 1am on Thursday around…
ENERGY TRANSITION A DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITY, BUT AFRICA NEEDS TO ENGAGE CRITICALLY, VOCALLY – OSINBAJO
October 20, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the current global energy transition is both an opportunity for the preservation of the earth and a vehicle for unlocking the development…