Airport re-opening: Aides of VIPs without any business traveling will not enter airports – Minister
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Thursday said that aides of Very Important Persons (VIPs), and politicians without any business traveling would not be allowed to enter the…
Federal Government yet to approve resumption of schools – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has yet to approve the resumption of schools. According to the PTF Chairman and Secretary to government of the…
No emergency should be denied attention- Minister tells medical directors
Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, says no emergency should be denied attention in hospitals even if it means admitting on a stretcher or examination couch to give life-saving…
Africa lost almost $55 billion in travel, tourism due to pandemic – AU
Africa countries have lost almost $55 billion in travel and tourism revenues in three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African Union, AU, commissioner for infrastructure and energy said…
Africa does not have manifold undetected coronavirus infections -Regional Director
The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not think there are manifold undetected coronavirus infections in Africa with people dying unreported, the regional director of the organisation, Matshidiso Moeti, said on…
Restructuring: BBC to cut 450 jobs to reduce costs
The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, on Thursday announced its plans to cut 450 jobs in its quest to reduce costs and restructure local reporting services in England. Britain’s main journalists’…
Dubai Police extradites ‘Hushpuppi’ to the United States of America
Alleged criminal mastermind Raymond Igbalode Abbas, aka, ‘Hushpuppi’ has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America. Hushpuppi, was arrested by Dubai Police in June…
Police orders manhunt for attackers of FMC, Lokoja
The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Ede Ayuba, has ordered detectives to go after armed hoodlums that launched a violent attack on facilities at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC,…
NMA describes attack on FMC Lokoja as uncivilised, uncalled for, calls for adequate security
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi chapter, has condemned the incident of hoodlums attack on Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja on Wednesday. A statement on Wednesday in Lokoja, jointly signed…
Uber extends ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy requirement for drivers, riders
Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday extended indefinitely a requirement for drivers and riders on its platform to wear a face covering or mask and launched a new campaign video to…