France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel
Issued on: 02/02/2020 – 11:30Modified: 02/02/2020 – 11:32 France will deploy 600 more soldiers in the fight against Islamists militants…
First coronavirus death outside China recorded in Philippines
First coronavirus death outside China recorded in Philippines The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from coronavirus outside of…
“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu
Lagos commercial motorcyclists By Yemi Adeleye Some operators of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles `Keke’ NAPEP in Lagos said that…
NCDC manages 95 cases of Lassa fever in 1 week
Chief Executive Officer, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will…
Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak
Apple Incorporation closes shops in China (Reuters/NAN) Apple Inc on Saturday said it would shut all of its official stores…
U.S. hospitals prepare for possible coronavirus cases
Coronavirus Despite the first confirmed person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus in the U.S., the number of cases in this country…
Buhari constitutes committee on U.S. visas ban
President Muhammadu Buhari By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of…
Coronavirus: NCDC releases second advisory to Nigerians
China virus toll hits 170, as countries step up evacuation plans By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
UK finally leaves EU, Johnson hails ‘astonishing moment’
UK finally leaves EU, Johnson hails ‘astonishing moment’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed an “astonishing moment” as Britain formally left…
Jubilation as corps members receive N33,000 minimum wage
NYSC members Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Enugu State have expressed joy over the…
Leave Omo-Agege alone, Urhobo Leaders warn mischief makers
Leave Omo-Agege alone, Urhobo Leaders warn mischief makers Kings, elders and religious leaders from Urhobo Kingdom in Delta State stormed…
Polaris Bank supports Gender Equality Campaign
Polaris Bank supports Gender Equality Campaign By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Mr Tokunbo Abiru, Chief Executive Officer, Polaris Bank, has reiterated the…
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather The Island Express Helicopters, the charter company whose helicopter…
Bishop Oyedope in rage as U.S denies him Visa
…..Wife of ace Comedian Bovi also denied Bishop Oyedope in rage as U.S denies him Visa Bishop David Oyedepo, founder…
64 U.S. servicemen suffer brain trauma after Iranian attack – Pentagon
64 US servicemen suffer brain trauma after Iranian attack The number of US servicemen, who have been diagnosed with traumatic…
Africa’s current debt now $500bn – AfDB
AfDB Building By Mustapha Sumaila The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the total debt stock of Africa, both external and…
Councillors suspend AMAC Chairman – News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Secretariat of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) By Ruth Oketunde The Secretariat of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), located in…
Senate confirms Obiora as CBN Deputy Governor
Dr Kingsley Obiora confirmed as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) By Kingsley Okoye The Senate on…
Benue Deputy Gov. advises engineers on quality products
Mr Benson Abounu Benue State Deputy Governor By Lucy Ogalue The Benue Deputy Governor, Mr Benson Abounu, has urged Mechanical…
More than 30 civilians killed in attacks in eastern DR Congo
Issued on: 30/01/2020 – 17:16Modified: 30/01/2020 – 17:17 Thirty-six people have been killed in a suspected militia attack in the…