Animal lover donates pregnant python to Jos wildlife park
An animal lover, Mr Zendi Mikuk, on Wednesday donated a pregnant African rock python to the Jos Wild life park. Presenting the snake in Jos, Mikuk, said the African Rock Python is…
Nigeria’s oil bid stalled, upstream projects delayed due to price crash – NNPC
GMD NNPC, Mele Kyari Nigeria will not hold bidding rounds for major oilfields until crude prices recover, and some upstream projects will be completed much later than originally planned,…
Over 30 firms join alliance calling for ‘open’ 5G systems
More than 30 technology and telecom firms unveiled an alliance Tuesday to press for “open and interoperable” 5G wireless systems that eliminate the need for a single supplier. The move…
History will always remember late Yar’Adua’s honest, sincere service to the country – Buhari
SSA to the President, media and Publicity, Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari has eulogised former President of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed on as a serving president in…
FG plans to amend 2020 budget oil benchmark to $20pb
The Federal Government says it is planning to review the 2020 budget to reflect an oil benchmark of $20 per barrel. Reuters report that the Minister of Finance, Budget and…
Police nabs man over alleged kidnap, murder of 5-year-old boy
The Police Command in Borno has arrested a 20-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammed, who allegedly abducted and killed a five-year-old boy. According to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Muhammed…
FG makes changes in evacuation of Nigerians from U.S.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama Evacuation of the first batch of stranded Nigerians in the United States earlier scheduled for Sunday has been brought back to Saturday. Also changed…
16 States and the FCT record 148 COVID-19 cases in Nigeria as confirmed cases rises to 2950
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 148 new infections in 16 States and the FCT. The NCDC disclosed this in a series of tweets on Tuesday 148…
COVID-19: Stay indoors to curb spread – Minister warns
Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbeshola The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbeshola has cautioned Nigerians to remain indoors, saying gradual easing of lockdown does not mean the pandemic…
Lagos discharges 60 more COVID-19 patients
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos state government says it has discharged another 60 COVID-19 patients. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement in a tweet on Tuesday. According to him,…