Coronavirus: Watch how germs spread
Coronavirus has been seen in more than 30 countries. The virus can spread from person to person and officials recommend…
FG reforms broadcast Industry: forwards Executive Bill to NASS
Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government is set to reform the broadcast industry to benefit stakeholders as it will soon forward…
Coronavirus: Could Africa cope with an outbreak?
Image copyright AFP Africa now has more than 30 cases of the new coronavirus, ranging from Egypt to South Africa…
Vatican’s first corona virus reported
The director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni reported on Friday that the first case of coronavirus infection…
Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa
Image copyright AFP Image caption Nigerian officials have been screening passengers arriving at the country’s main airports The first case…
UNICEF, Kano govt. collaborate on 98,000 out-of-school children enrollment
By Tukur MuntariThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will support Kano state government to enroll 98,785 additional out-of-school…
South Africa’s rhino orphanage: A sanctuary in the war against poaching
Issued on: 06/03/2020 – 15:28Modified: 06/03/2020 – 15:29 Bottle-feeding time for this young rhino. Like many others in this orphanage…
Gender study finds 90% of people are biased against women
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The report analysed areas of bias such as politics, education, reproductive rights and integrity…
Man to hang for killing neighbour
By Ramatu Garba A 30-year-old man, Yakubu Dalha is to face the gallows for killing his neighbour, Zakariya’u Bala of…
Tunisia: Suspected terror attack near the US embassy in Tunis
A militant on a motorbike blew himself up outside the US embassy in Tunisia on Friday, wounding several police officers.…
Blast reported near US embassy in Tunisia’s capital
Issued on: 06/03/2020 – 12:02 An explosion rocked a district of the Tunisian capital home to the US embassy Friday,…
Africa’s week in pictures: 28 February-5 March 2020
Image copyright AFP Image caption Prayers are held at a mosque in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, on Wednesday to ask for…
North East Governors Forum adopts holistic security approach
North East Governors Forum have resolved to stem increasing insecurity, criminal activities and enhance peace building process in the region.…
Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Currently 33 of 47 sub-Saharan African countries have testing facilities, up from only two…
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy
FG partners energy firm on deployment of solar energy By Edith Ike-Eboh The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is…
Coronavirus: Should I self-isolate and how do I do it?
Image copyright Getty Images Some people are being asked to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So, what…
Minister challenges corps members on NYSC experience
Leverage NYSC experience to help tackle national challenges, minister urges corps members By Justina Auta The Minister of State for…
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how to protect yourself
Coronavirus has spread to more than 60 countries, including the UK. So, what is the disease and what can you…
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality
IWD: Women Trust Fund wants adequate legal commitment to gender equality By Justina Auta The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF)…
Climate change in Africa: tropical forests losing ability to absorb carbon dioxide
Issued on: 05/03/2020 – 23:20Modified: 05/03/2020 – 23:20 In tonight’s edition: Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara says he will not be…