WHO launches initiative to eradicate malaria in 25 countries by 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new initiative which aims to halt transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by 2025. The initiative […]
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CISLAC seeks respect for rights of Journalists in Nigeria
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed displeasure over the increasing intimidation of journalists and attack on human rights activists in the country. […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 57 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed late on Sunday that 57 new cases of COVID-19 had been recorded nationwide. According to the official […]
NCDC records 110 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,440
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 110 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,440. The […]
Unical VC appeals to CNS for building of naval station
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has appealed to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Awwal Gambo, to […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 149,882 recoveries as at March 25
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the number of COVID-19 recoveries from 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stood at 149,882 […]
Agency to train 600 recruits to reduce traffic congestion in Kano, says official
The Kano State Road Traffic Agency says it will train 600 new recruits on how to decongest traffic within Gabasawa Local Government Area of the […]
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 135 new infections, total now 161,409
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 135 new infections, bringing the number of infections in the country to 161,409. The NCDC made […]
NCDC reports 9 deaths, 187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported nine coronavirus-related deaths and 187 new infections on Wednesday. NCDC said in its official Twitter handle that […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 13 deaths, 371 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 371 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country […]
NCDC registers 269 new COVID-19 infections Nigeria for March 7, 2021
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 269 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 155, 076. […]
PDP Southwest congress : Makinde decries activities of “reactionary elements”
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried calls by some ‘’reactionary elements ‘’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 571 new Infections, 12 death for Feb. 23
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 571 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country […]
Before We Crucify Bala Mohammed, By Emma Agu
Many will remember the rhetorical question posed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when accusing fingers started pointing at the Fulani, as the […]
COVID-19: Edo records 59 new cases, 32 recoveries — Official
The Edo COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, on Tuesday said that the state has recorded 59 new cases and 32 more recoveries from the […]
Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presidential Spokesman, […]
Nigeria records 29 cases of COVID-19 variant found in UK– NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has confirmed 29 cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 UK variant in the country. Its Director-General, Dr […]
Between Kadafur, Betara and The War Mongers, By Inuwa Bwala
Trends in Nigerian politics show that disagreement between people who seek to control a particular political space is not an anathema. Examples abound of […]
COVID-19 cases in India rises by 11,713 over past 24 Hours – Health Ministry
India has confirmed 11,713 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,814,304. The […]
COVID-19: 9,631 active cases under Lagos home based care
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says there are 9,631 active COVID-19 cases being managed under the state’s Home Based Care. Abayomi […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 676 new cases, 21 deaths in Nigeria in one day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 676 new cases of Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total number of infected people […]
Politicising anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
While revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 30, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari accused Nigerian elites of harassing government and pleaded […]
Challenges for New Service Chiefs, By Dakuku Peterside
The military institution is one of the most important state institutions in Nigeria and indeed anywhere in the world . Apart from their traditional […]
Osun records 5 cases of UK COVID-19 strain
The Osun government on Sunday said five people have tested positive to the deadly B117 strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which was first reported in the […]
Lalong urges judges to be firm while handling kidnapping, rape cases
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on Friday urged judges in the state to be firm while handling cases involving kidnapping and rape. Lalong gave the […]