Algeria replaces state energy firm CEO amid ongoing political crisis
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 08:39Modified: 06/02/2020 – 08:39 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday appointed Toufik Hakkar as the new…
Senegalese urge relatives’ return from Wuhan
Issued on: 06/02/2020 – 08:21Modified: 06/02/2020 – 08:21 A group of Senegalese families asked their government to immediately evacuate their…
Kenya Airways suspends flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The carrier, which operates direct flights to Guangzhou, said it’s monitoring the situation with Kenya’s health and foreign ministries. In…
Bulkachuwa inaugurates Court of Appeal division in Awka
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa By Chimezie Anaso Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, President of Court of Appeal on Wednesday inaugurated the Awka Division…
Lassa Fever: NCDC has managed 365 cases — DG
Chief Executive Officer, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has continued to…
Cancer: Foundation launches assistance programme to reduce cost of treatment
Founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) and the First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (2nd, L) assisted by…
Time to stop erasing African voices from climate action, Vanessa Nakate says
Instead, she ended up at the center of a fierce debate over race and representation in the media. Nakate, 23,…
Insecurity: Community Policing will curb crime -IGP
Police IGP Mohammed Adamu By Sheila Offiong The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday reiterated that Community Policing…
Economy: Stakeholders calls for digitisation of agricultural sector
Economy: Stakeholders calls for digitisation of agricultural sector By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Stakeholders at the Global Trade Review (GRT) 2020 have…
U.S. Senate acquits Trump on first charge of abuse of power
US President Donald Trump The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to acquit President Donald Trump on the first article of impeachment,…
Nigerians shocked after Trump extends travel ban
The ban, which is one of the US President’s signature policies, now includes five other countries as well as Nigeria…
Association advocates proper eye care treatment to prevent blindness
Association advocates proper eye care treatment to prevent blindness By Franca Ofili Dr Ozy Okonokhua, President of Nigerian Optometric Association…
US Travel Ban: US and Nigeria hope to resolve visa row soon
In tonight’s edition : The US and Nigeria hope to resolve a visa travel ban row soon. As Kenya enters…
Edo govt. demolishes Kabaka’s hotel
Demolition in Edo By Nefishetu Yakubu The Edo Government on Wednesday demolished T. Latifa Hotel belonging to Mr Tony Adun,…
Cancer: NHIS to establish National Catastrophe Funds to reduce treatment cost
From left: President, Aortic Consultant Oncologist, Dr Abubakar Bello; Founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) and wife of Kebbi State…
Lagos residents protest motorcycle ban in Nigeria’s commercial center
Eyewitness reports said police fired teargas into the air to disperse protesters. Lagos state police spokesman Bala Elkana confirmed that…
52 injured, no fatalities after plane skids off runway in Istanbul
The divided plane in Istanbul (dpa/NAN) At least 52 people were injured, but there were no fatalities, on Wednesday after…
Kenya’s longest serving President Daniel Arap Moi dies at 95
He ordered a period of national mourning and all flags to fly at half-staff until a state funeral is held…
Coronavirus: WHO supports FG’s effort to scale up preparedness
In China, deaths from coronavirus now over 300 By Cecilia Ologunagba Dr Clement Peter, Officer-in-Charge of World Health Organisation (WHO)…
FRSC warns fleet operators against speed device tampering
By Ibironke AriyoThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned fleet operators who tamper with the calibrated Speed Limiting Devices…