Egypt’s prosecutor to probe missing AFCON trophy
The sports ministry said Wednesday it has referred a probe into a missing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy which Egypt has possessed since 2010 to the prosecutor general after…
Vaccine trials: Temporary suspensions ‘not unusual’ – WHO
Safety is paramount in vaccine clinical trials and temporary suspensions are not unusual to evaluate any unexplained illness in a participant, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday regarding…
Kardashians announce end of reality show, to air last season early 2021
Fans will have to find another way to keep up with the Kardashians, as the mega-celebrity family announced Tuesday that their reality show will end next year. “It is with…
LAGOS SEEKS UNDERSTANDING OF IKOYI RESIDENTS ON RESTORATION OF GREEN SPACES, TREES
The Lagos State Government has appealed for understanding and patience on the part of residents over the removal of trees and green areas necessitated by road rehabilitation and urban regeneration…
SNEPCO’s first MD receives “Leadership in Integrity” award for rejecting $6m bribe
The the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) has conferred its 2020 Leadership Award on the first Managing Director, MD, of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO), Dr Olufemi Lalude. This…
COVID-19 Transportation Guidelines: LAHA’s Committee to tour major motor parks
The Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) Committee on Transportation will tour the major motor parks in the state to ensure they adhere to the COVID-19 public transportation guidelines. The…
Britain’s medical regulator says urgently reviewing AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial data
Britain’s medical regulator said on Wednesday it is urgently reviewing information available to determine whether AstraZeneca can restart trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine after an unexplained illness in a…
N5,000 hazard allowance for health workers suspended due to the pandemic – FG
The Federal Government says the N5,000 hazard allowance for doctors and health workers, which has existed in the country for about 30 years was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic….
NITP: NCDC renders apologies to travelers, assures issues will be resolved
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has rendered apologies to travelers currently experiencing challenges using the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP). According to the Centre in a statement on…
UN commends Nigeria for being one of the first countries to endorse SSD, tasks states to domesticate policy
The United Nations, UN, has called on Nigerian States to fast track the domestication of the policies on safe schools in line with the safe school declaration, SSD, which Nigeria…