Uganda’s Museveni takes early election lead as rival alleges fraud
Long-time leader Yoweri Museveni took an early lead in Uganda’s presidential election according to preliminary results on Friday, though his main rival said there had been widespread fraud and his…
The Gambia Detects First Cases Of British COVID-19 Variant
The Gambia has registered two cases of a British-identified coronavirus mutation which is likely more infectious, the tiny West African state’s government said on Thursday. Gambian Health Minister Ahmadou Samateh…
Cholera Outbreak: Benue govt confirms 14 deaths in Agatu, Abinse LGAs
Fourteen persons have died from Cholera outbreak in Agatu Local Government Area and Abinse, a riverine community in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State. This is as health workers race…
Amotekun should operate within the ambit of the Law – Owoseni
The Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor, on Security Matters, Fatai Owoseni has asked operatives of the State Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, to operate within the ambit of…
Atiku, Saraki, Others Pay Tribute To Fallen Heroes As Country Marks Armed Forces Remembrance DayÂ
Tributes have continued to pour in for the nation’s fallen heroes as the country marks the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The event which held at the Arcade in Abuja seeks…
LASUCOM shuts hostels as 3 students test positive for COVID-19
Three students of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, have tested positive for COVID-19, compelling closure of all hostels in the college. Mr. Ademola Adekoya, Coordinator, Centre for…
COVID-19: We must start talking about local vaccine production – Osinbajo
Just as COVID-19 poses one of humanity’s greatest public health challenges, the pandemic provides an opportunity to ramp up public health infrastructure in Nigeria including the training of required experts,…
 Stop threatening Kukah – CAN cautions
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned those threatening the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah to stop their unlawful actions and also asked the security agencies…
COVID-19: We must focus on opportunities the pandemic provides, make the best of the situation – Osinbajo
Just as COVID-19 poses one of humanity’s greatest public health challenges, the pandemic provides an opportunity to ramp up public health infrastructure in Nigeria including the training of required experts,…
Alleged kidnap of Kano traders: No such report on Kaduna-Abuja Road – Commissioner
Kaduna State Government has denied that some Kano traders were kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja Road. Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna State Commissioner for of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made the…