U.S women football league planning month-long tournament in June
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the U.S. is set to move forward with plans for a month-long, single-city…
NigComSat, Trefoil Networks unveil indigenous TV network
Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), in collaboration with Trefoil Networks launched an indigenous television network. The launch was held on…
Lockdown: I-G directs personnel to exempt essential service providers
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has directed personnel to exempt essential service providers from movement restriction…
Buhari sacks NECO registrar, 4 others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of the appointment of Prof. Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar of the National…
NIS trains officials on safety, service delivery
By Ibironke AriyoThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Lagos command has trained personnel on safety and health consciousness for efficient service…
WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day, sees steep rise in poor countries
Issued on: 20/05/2020 – 20:20Modified: 20/05/2020 – 20:20 The World Health Organization expressed concern on Wednesday about the rising number…
NSCDC turns back Enugu-bound vehicles from boundary
By Stanley NwanosikeMr Everestus Obiyo, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, has turned back 15…
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga appears before French court
Issued on: 20/05/2020 – 17:18Modified: 20/05/2020 – 17:18 Félicien Kabuga, indicted on charges of genocide related to the 1994 Rwandan…
Haftar’s forces pull out of parts of Tripoli after losing strategic airbase
Issued on: 20/05/2020 – 15:25Modified: 20/05/2020 – 15:25 Eastern Libyan forces pulled out of parts of Tripoli overnight, they said,…
COVID-19: Extension of lockdown not punitive — SGF
By Femi Ogunshola Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF), on COVID-19,…
Petronas to supply LNG to Chinese firm’s tank facility
Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Bhd has signed a deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to an ISO tank-filling facility owned…
Stockbrokers elect Amolegbe as new institute’s president
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has announced Mr Olatunde Amolegbe, as its new President and Chairman…
UN chief warns Covid-19 could cause poverty, hunger for millions in Africa
Issued on: 20/05/2020 – 08:02Modified: 20/05/2020 – 08:02 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that millions of people could be pushed…
COVID-19: NOA begins sensitisation in 19 states
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has begun door-to-door and street-to-street sensitisation in 19 states in the country. The…
Burundi votes in election marred by reports of violence and rights violations
Issued on: 20/05/2020 – 03:29 Burundi holds on Wednesday its first competitive presidential election since a civil war erupted in…
Minister of Power sacks TCN MD, Abdulaziz takes over
By Constance Imasuen The Minister of Power, Mr Mamman Sale, on Tuesday announced the sack of Mr Usman Mohammed, as…
Lagos discharges another 9 COVID-19 patients
By Oluwafunke Ishola/Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Ministry of Health, on Tuesday announced the recovery and discharge of another nine…
Covid-19 ‘must not distract’ from DR Congo atrocities, says Nobel laureate
Issued on: 19/05/2020 – 22:18Modified: 19/05/2020 – 22:18 Nobel peace laureate Denis Mukwege on Tuesday urged DR Congo to act…
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Coronavirus Pandemic : Tanzania lifts flight restrictions and quarantines
Issued on: 19/05/2020 – 22:06Modified: 19/05/2020 – 22:07 Tanzania has lifted flight restrictions and quarantine for travelers coming from abroad…
Gambari’s appointment great asset to Nigeria, Africa — Ban Ki-Moon
By Ismaila Chafe Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has described the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff…