ICRC train journalists on humanitarian reporting
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday trained journalists from ten states on reporting humanitarian related issues. The two-day training featured journalists from prints, […]
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World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecasts due to COVID-19 impact
The World Bank has slashed its growth forecast for the Philippine economy this year and the next two years, citing lingering effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. […]
Ban on Okada in Minna: Women applaud measure
The Association of Progressive Women Niger State Chapter has applauded the ban of commercial motorcycles also known as okada in the state capital by the […]
Mohammed solicits Japanese intervention in schools’ construction
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has solicited the intervention of the Japanese government in the construction of modern schools in the state. The governor […]
2020 Olympics: public viewing area in Tokyo to become vaccination centre –Governor
Tokyo wants to use a park supposed to host public viewing for the Olympic Games as a coronavirus vaccination centre, governor Yuriko Koike told the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases surpass 7,000
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 7,657, with 31 confirmed additional cases. The […]
54 oil pipelines vandalised in February – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says that 54 petroleum pipeline points were vandalised in February 2021. The Corporation disclosed this on its Monthly Financial […]
CBN’s MPC retains MPR at 11.5%, holds other parameters constant
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday retained the Monetary Policy Ratio at 11.5 per cent for the […]
Moon orders follow up on his summit deal with Biden, Cheong Wa Dae says
President Moon Jae-in on Monday instructed the government and his Cheong Wa Dae team to take thorough follow-up measures to implement his summit agreement with […]
DG tasks Nigerians on corporate existence of Nigeria
Mr lssa Aremu, the newly appointed Director-General of the Michael lmoudu Institute of Labour Studies (MlNlLS), llorin, has called on Nigerians to uphold the indivisibility […]
240 new COVID-19 cases appear in Taiwan
Taiwan on Tuesday reported two Coronavirus-related deaths and 240 new locally transmitted cases, building on a worrying trend that has forced the closure of all […]
COVID-19 Vaccination: OYSG rolls out 2nd soon – official
The Oyo State Government says it will roll out the second phase of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the last week of May. […]
Hypertension: Experts advise on regular check-up
The Nigerian Hypertension Society on Monday emphasised the need for regular medical check-up as part of measures to reduce the risk of complications from hypertension. […]
44,000 persons receive first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine in Plateau
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Ndam, says that 44,000 persons have so far received the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
Eid-el-Fitri: Observe fire safety measures, Fire Service CG urges Nigerians
Controller-General of Federal Fire Service, Dr Ibrahim Liman, has urged Nigerians to observe fire safety precautions during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, to prevent fire outbreaks. Liman, […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Police to restrict vehicular movement in Borno on Sallah day
The police command in Borno has announced restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri and its environs on Eid-el-Fitr day.SP Edet Okon, the spokesperson for the […]
NUJ urges probe into arrest of Imo newspaper vendors
The Imo council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded full investigation into Monday’s arrest of newspaper vendors and distributors in Owerri by security […]
Anambra Govt. pledges commitment to emergency medical care
) The Anambra Government has pledged its commitment to prompt, effectiveand efficient emergency medical services and care to residents.The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, […]
Silver River blockage: Bayelsa Govt provides more canoes to ease hardship
Bayelsa government says it will soon provide more canoes to ease means of transportation caused by blockage of Silver River at Aguobiri in Southern Ijaw […]
Nigerian Medics Making Waves in the Diaspora, By Victoria Harrison
Time after time, education has proved to be a gateway to invaluable opportunities, not only for its direct participants and their families, but for the […]
IGP commences overhaul of South- East security architecture
· CP Chris Owolabi now CP Anambra, 2 DCPs, 14 ACPs, others, deployed to Region The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the […]
Athletes to undergo daily COVID-19 tests during Tokyo Games
Athletes and all those in close contact with them will be tested every day during the Tokyo Olympic Games, organisers announced in Tokyo on Wednesday. […]
FEC approves Poverty Reduction Strategy to address worsening poverty
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) as part of deliberate measures to address the worsening poverty […]
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle orders demolition of informants, arms suppliers houses
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has directed security agencies to henceforth demolish the houses of informants and those supplying arms to bandits in the state.A […]
India records 352,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 2,812 deaths
India on Monday saw a new global record of 352,991 daily new COVID-19 infections as a second wave of the pandemic overwhelmed the health systems. […]