Mobile laboratory increased COVID-19 detection, treatment in Delta -CPS
By Ifeanyi OlannyeMr Olise Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, said that establishing a mobile…
FG to re-engage Kogi Govt on technical needs on COVID-19 – Minister
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government on Thursday announced that a ministerial team of experts would soon be dispatched to…
Customs intercept N1.2b cannabis on Lagos waters
By Chiazo Ogbolu Operatives of the Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) have intercepted drugs suspected to be Cannabis…
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South Sudan tribal clashes: hundreds killed and wounded in inter-communal violence
Issued on: 21/05/2020 – 21:55Modified: 21/05/2020 – 21:55 In this edition, reports say that some 300 people were killed in…
Inflation rises to 12.34% in April — NBS
By Mustapha Sumaila The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, increased by…
FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eid-al-Fitr celebration
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26, as public holidays to mark…
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Burundi election: Citizens vote to replace president of 15 years
Issued on: 21/05/2020 – 17:53Modified: 21/05/2020 – 17:55 In this edition, Burundi has held an election to replace President Pierre…
Oil prices climb as U.S. stock drawdown eases supply glut fears
Oil prices advanced on Thursday as a drawdown of the U.S. crude inventories and output cuts by major producers helped…
Trump says ‘considering’ in-person G7 summit
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering conducting the upcoming G7 summit in Camp David, indicating he would want…
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…