COVID-19: We’re looking at scaling down, postponing, cancelling meetings -PGA
President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has called for strong coordination and coherence in the organisation’s activities on the coronavirus epidemic. The advice comes as…
Army to begin arms training exercise, warns communities to avoid range area
The 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Odogbo, Ibadan will conduct its 2020 annual range classification exercise from March 16 to March 20 at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment shooting range. This was disclosed on…
Coronavirus: UN closes headquarters to public
The United Nations on Tuesday closed its New York headquarters to the general public to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, a spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio…
Witchcraft beliefs hinders drive to end FGM in Guinea
Belief in witchcraft is hampering efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) in Guinea where almost all girls are cut, campaigners said on Tuesday. Aminata Bah, who underwent FGM at…
Osinbajo urges business community to support free, compulsory education initiative
VP, Yemi Osinbajo The importance of the private sector in the development of the economy, especially in creating employment is why a regular interface between the private sector and the…
Shortage of old passport affects emergency passport services – Nigeria Consulate
Consul General, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen has suspended emergency passport services due to shortage of old booklets. In a notice…
Can smartphones rival human eyes in the era of high definition?
Pixel is now a key standard for a smartphone. According to many tech columnists, smartphones are stepping into a high-pixel era in 2020s. Some smartphone manufacturers have announced to…
The action taken against Sanusi is patently illegal, unconstitutional, a clear abuse of power
The leader of Sanusi’s legal team, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, has said Kano State Emirate Council Law which was recently enacted by the Government does not give the State Executive…
Delta Assembly calls for an end to Fulani Herdsmen attack in the State
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa The Delta House of Assembly has urged Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa to direct security agencies to mount surveillance in Aniocha North Local Government area of the state…
Pope appoints Nigerian priest as adviser on relations between Christians, Muslims
Rev. Joseph Ogundipe Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Joseph Ogundipe of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, as one of the six new consultors that will be advising him…