Breaking: Again, APC National Secretariat sealed
The National Secretariat of All Progressives Congress (APC) has been sealed off by Police operatives, days after it was closed earlier this week. As early […]
Month: June 2020
Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to Coronavirus pandemic
Qantas will axe 6,000 jobs as part of its plans to survive the coronavirus pandemic, the airline says. The cuts equate to about a fifth […]
Iranian men arrested for ‘selling babies on Instagram’
Three men have been arrested in Iran on suspicion of trying to sell two babies on Instagram. The babies had already been bought for up […]
World Bank okays $750m IDA credit for Nigeria to revamp power sector
The World Bank has approved $750 million in International Development Association (IDA) credit for Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO). The bank’s Board of Directors […]
Human trial of new Coronavirus vaccine begins in UK
About 300 people will have the vaccine over the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his colleagues, at […]
South Korea challenges Okonjo-Iweala’s bid for Director-General
The Republic of South Korea has provided a tough challenge for Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in her bid to emerge as the […]
APC Crisis: Fani-Kayode to Tinubu, ‘ retire from politics now’
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has advised the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, to retire from politics and withdraw his support […]
New York imposes quarantine on eight US states
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have asked people travelling from states where Covid-19 cases are rising to go into self-isolation for 14 days. New […]
President Buhari to attend APC NEC meeting today
The controversial virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will commence by 12 noon today, according to source. The […]
NNPC declares trade deficit of N9.53bn for March
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC ) on Wednesday declared a trade deficit of N9.53 billion in its operations for March 2020, compared to the […]
Osun to release gender-based offenders’ register…we have zero tolerance for rape-governor
The Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fight against rape, sexual assault and other gender-based […]
Controversy as NLC withdraws 9 affiliate members from FCTA/FCDA
By Tanimu Muhammad There is raging controversy over the purported withdrawal of nine affiliate members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from the Joint Unions […]
COVID-19: FEC approves N2.3trn economic sustainability plan
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N2.3 trillion Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) as recommended by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee. Minister of […]
Breaking: Liverpool thrash Crystal Palace, inches away from EPL title
Liverpool thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0 and are now on the brink of the Premier League title, knowing a win or draw for Chelsea against Manchester City […]
Nami and new spirit of teamwork at FIRS
In the 21st century, rating effective leadership is now based on leaders’ possession of ‘soft skills’. Leadership today is no longer rated by intimidating or […]