AMAC Chairman advocates PPP for LG development
Mr Abdullahi Candido, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has called for Public Private Partnership (PPP) to increase infrastructural development in all local government areas […]
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Sinovac vaccine 80% effective against COVID-19-related death – Chilean gov’t study
he Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd is 80 per cent effective against death from the disease, a recent real-world study in […]
WHO: Over 1m COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Europe
There have been more than 1 million deaths related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. “Last week, […]
WHO expects decision on emergency listing for Chinese vaccines soon
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will decide between April and May on emergency use listings for Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from Sinopharm and Sinovac following an […]
Akeredolu dissolves OSOPADEC board
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the dissolution of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) board. This is contained in a statement by the […]
COVID-19 vaccines: COVAX delivers 38m doses in 6 continents – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVAX has now delivered more than 38 million doses across six continents, supplied by three manufacturers, AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech and […]
Ending global hunger: Adesina, World Food Prize laureates, call for US intervention
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, 2017 winner of the World Food Prize and current President of African Development Bank, alongside other World Food Prize laureates, have called […]
Police arraign man, 60, for alleged threat
The Police on Monday arraigned a 60-year-old man, Musibau Kosoko, in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for an alleged threat and breach of peace. […]
Nigerians can now pay for healthcare services with recyclable waste
In a bid to make healthcare accessible for more Nigerians, African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) and Medicard Health Management have initiated a partnership that will enable […]
Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination gains pace, nearly 7m doses administered – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says nearly seven million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Africa. WHO Regional Office for Africa disclosed this in […]
WHO reacts to suspension by some EU countries of COVID-19 vaccine, says it’s safe to use
The World Health Organization (WHO) said in Geneva on Wednesday that some countries in the European Union (EU) temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca […]
Niger Assembly to investigate non-release of NECO results of 30,000 students
The Niger House of Assembly has mandated the House Committee on Education and Legislative Compliance to investigate the non-release of 2019/2020 National Examinations Council (NECO) […]
NGO calls for effective sensitisation on waste management
Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN) an NGO, on Tuesday urged all tiers of government and relevant stakeholders to engage in effective sensitisation for positive result on waste […]
Burna Boy, Wizkid`s Awards inspiration to Nigerian youths-APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria’s Afrobeat stars, Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid awards at […]
WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe, effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and […]
Man, 51, docked for allegedly stealing N1m foodstuffs
The Police on Friday arraigned a 51-year-old man, Michael Adebori for allegedly stealing foodstuffs valued at N1, 013, 000 in a Badagry Magistrate’s Court, Lagos. […]
FRSC reiterates commitment to reduce crashes
Mr Joseph Akinsanya, the new Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ifo, Ogun, has pledged the unit’s commitment to minimise crashes in the […]
Man, 43, in court over alleged breach of peace
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 43-year-old man, Lekan Owolabi before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged breach of peace. Owolabi, whose residential address […]
WHO calls for urgent action to ramp-up production of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says urgent action is needed to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the global initiative making […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, receive COVID-19 vaccination on live TV
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, at the State House, Abuja received vaccination for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Delta LG poll: Residents obey resticted movement order
Residents of Delta on Saturday obeyed the restricted vehicular movement order imposed by government as Local Government election holds across the state. The News Agency […]
Fight against corruption will be intelligence driven, says new EFCC boss
The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa has pledged to steer the organisation towards proactive and intelligence-led investigation. Bawa said […]
Mobile Court convicts 18 persons in Benin for violating face mask law
A Mobile Court in Benin Thursday convicted 18 persons for violating the laws on use of face masks and illegal parking. The News Agency of […]
T. Pumpy CEO debunks story alleging empowerment of Fulani to buy arms
The Managing Director of T. Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr Akintayo Adaralegbe, has reacted to the video trending online, portraying him as empowering the Fulani to […]
Anambra Govt partners religious leaders to curb COVID-19 spread
The Ministry of Health in Anambra has urged religious leaders to support its efforts in curbing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure safety of […]