Akpabio’s comment on inauguration of NDDC board deceitful, diversionary – IYC
Ijaw Youths from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have described as deceitful and diversionary the comments attributed to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio,…
Capitol invasion: Calls grow for Trump’s removalÂ
Calls for the ouster of U.S. President Donald Trump grew on Thursday and members of his administration quit in the wake of a tumultuous 24 hours in Washington that saw…
COVID-19: WHO says a further 172 candidate vaccines being developed in labs, assures poorest countries can expect vaccines within weeksÂ
The world’s poorest countries can expect to start receiving their first Covid-19 vaccine doses between the end of January and mid-February, the World Health Organization, WHO, said Thursday. Vaccination is…
COVID-19: More Patients Require Oxygen In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday that more COVID-19 patients need oxygen in Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed this after closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential…
EFCC warns against buying, selling of NIN
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians against selling their National Identity Numbers (NINs). It issued the warning in a statement on Thursday by the EFCC Head…
Court Grants Bail To Deeper Life High School Principal, 6 Others
The Magistrate’s Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State capital has granted the Principal of Deeper Life High School Uyo and six others bail in the sum of N500,000 each. Also,…
FG directs reversal of electricity tariffs adjustment
The Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to revert to tariffs that were applicable in…
Iraqi court issues arrest warrant against U.S. president, Trump
An Iraqi court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with the murder of a top Iranian general and the leader of an Iraqi…
Moderna CEO says vaccine likely to protect for ‘couple of years’
Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is likely to offer protection of up to a couple of years, its chief executive said on Thursday, even though more data is still needed to…
Diesel Tanker Summersaults, Explodes on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A tanker laden with diesel exploded on Thursday, at Toyota Bus stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Firefighters have since arrived at the scene of the incident. Officials of the…