COVID-19: NCDC reports 376 new infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), hasreported 376 new infections and 35 additional deaths as at Saturday, from the coronavirus pandemic in the country. […]
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UN chief decries rising levels of global extreme poverty as a ‘moral indictment’
UN Secretary General António Guterres has described current levels of global poverty as a ‘moral indictment of our times’ noting that for the first time […]
COVID-19: NCDC records two deaths, 167 fresh cases Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 167 new cases and two additional deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in […]
2022 Guber poll won’t affect developmental activities-Fayemi
Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has assured that preparations for 2022 gubernatorial election in the state will not affect projects execution and other areas of […]
APGA: Oye lauds S’Court judgement, says ‘we need everybody on board’
Dr Victor Oye, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on Thursday commended the Supreme Court for dismissing the suit brought to it […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 251 new cases, 5 deaths on Oct. 13
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has registered 251 infections and five COVID-19 related death on Wednesday, bringing the country’s total number of infections […]
Zamfara Govt will not condone laxity, complacency in fight against banditry – Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawale of Zamfara has warned that the State Government will not condone laxity or complacency in the fight against banditry. Matawalle gave the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 78 fresh cases, 2 deaths Sunday
Nigeria on Sunday recorded 78 new cases in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and two additional fatalities from the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Phase II vaccination: 27,000 residents in Enugu receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Enugu State Government says no fewer than 27,000 residents have so far received COVID-19 vaccines in the ongoing second phase of the nationwide vaccination. […]
World Bank projects Nigeria’s economy to rebound by 2.4% in 2021
The World Bank says Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 2.4 per cent in 2021 owing to support by the service sector. The Bretton […]
Bill seeking 6 additional law school campuses scales 2nd reading @Senate
A Bill seeking to create six additional campuses for the Nigerian Law has scaled second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the […]
Nigeria produces 2,500 films yearly — UNESCO
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says Nigeria alone produces around 2,500 films a year. UNESCO disclosed this on Tuesday in a new report […]
Kaduna attack: Troops discover 2 more dead bodies -Official
The military has discovered two more dead bodies in Kacecere village, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state, which was attacked on Sept.27. The […]
Dare Babarinsa, Nigerian Navy and Kano Naval Base
By Jibrin Baba NdaceOn Thursday, September 9, 2021, one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, Dare Babarinsa’s weekly column in the Guardian Newspaper focused onthe Nigerian Navy, […]
DHQ dismisses allegation on killing of 20 fishermen in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has urged Nigerians to disregard media reports alleging that the “Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai killed 20 […]
No scientific evidence to prove COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA) says there is no scientific evidence suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men or women. The […]
We’ll protect firemen, assets — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect fire fighters and their equipment from physical attacks while responding to emergencies and disasters. Sola Fasure, […]
Electricity Bill 2021 seeking reforms in power sector passes second reading in Senate
By Haruna Salami Electricity Bill 2021 which seeks to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2021 passed second […]
COVID-19: Imo state leads as NCDC announces 255 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday posted 255 additional COVID-19 infections with Imo state leading the table in infections. The NCDC reported […]
One die, as unknown gunmen attack Kwara community — NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reported that some unidentified gunmen attacked a farm settlement at Ahun village, Oro-Ago, Ifelodun Local Government […]
Nigeria peaceful in spite of pockets of insecurity-Bagudu
The Kebbi state governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria remains largely peaceful, in spite of the pockets of insecurity in the country. Bagudu stated this […]
WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail
Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care,World Health Organisation’s (WHO), says Regeneron antibody drug cocktail `casirivimab and imdevimab’ has been added to WHO list of […]
Ethnicity, bane of Nigeria’s development – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that ethnicity is a big challenge to development in Nigeria. Amaechi, in a statement on Friday, said rail […]
COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 2 deaths, 433 new cases Thursday
Nigeria recorded two COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday with additional 433 COVID-19 infections in 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s infections hit 203,081
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), says the country’s COVID-19 cases rose to 203,081 on Wednesday, recording additional 377 new infections. The NCDC, via […]