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…
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…
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)…
No issue with SONCAP portal — SON
Osita Aboloma, SON DG By Solomon Asowata The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says its online application portal for the…
Nigeria to stop fish importation by 2022 – FG
Nigeria to stop fish importation by 2022 – FG By Cecilia Ijuo The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo…
Domestic help docked for stealing priest’s phones, dollars
Justice symbol By Glory Abuh-Adejoh The police on Tuesday arraigned a domestic help, Pascal Uchechukwu, in a Magistrates’ Court in…
Kenya's former President Daniel arap Moi dies aged 95
In tonight’s edition: As loved as he was loathed. Kenya’s former president, Daniel arap Moi, has passed away at age…
FG launches new visa policy to boost economy
NIS By Ibironke AriyoThe Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja launched a New Visa Policy (NVP) to boost the nation’s…
Fiscal Responsibility Act: Commission decries low compliance by MDA’s
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expressed displeasure over the low compliance…
Football sponsorship: Rwanda's controversial strategy to boost tourism
In an effort to boost its international image and attract more foreign visitors, the Rwandan government is investing heavily in…
FGM kills 12-year-old in Egypt as illegal practice resists eradication
Issued on: 03/02/2020 – 17:31Modified: 03/02/2020 – 17:31 The arrest of the parents of a 12-year-old Egyptian girl who died…
UN envoy says Libya rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva
Issued on: 04/02/2020 – 15:44Modified: 04/02/2020 – 15:44 The U.N. envoy to Libya said on Tuesday there was a “genuine…
Philanthropist Ned Nwoko to fund 5 varsities for malaria vaccine dev’t
Prince Ned Nwoko By Emmanuel Afonne A philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko, says he will fund researchers in five universities in…
Beauty queen Imelda takes medical outreach to Churches, schools
Queen Imelda James (2019/2020 Miss Health beauty pageant) during a free medical outreach in Gwagwalada. By Jacinta Nwachukwu The office…
Nigeria’s 17th Court of Appeal inaugurated in Delta
Justice Bulkachuwa, cutting the tape to inaugurate the 17th Court of Appeal Division in Asaba on Monday as Gov. Ifeanyi…
World Schools Games: St Saviours School Ikoyi Lagos now 3 time winners
St Saviours School pupils at the World School Games in Dubai By Olanrewaju Akojede For the third time in a…
Police arrest 24 suspects for blocking Lagos roads
Nigerian policemen By Oladapo Udom The Police from Ijora Badia, Area B Command, on Monday, arrested 24 suspects for blocking…
Police to confiscate vehicles illegally using sirens, revolving lights
Illegal use of sirens By Monday Ijeh The Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered Commissioners of…
Israel’s Netanyahu pushes to ‘normalise’ relations with Sudan
Issued on: 03/02/2020 – 20:23Modified: 03/02/2020 – 20:23 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Sudan’s leader Monday to discuss “normalisation”…