Cyclone Amphan wreaks deadly havoc in India and Bangladesh
Cyclone Amphan has made landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people as it lashed coastal areas with ferocious wind and rain. […]
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Ebonyi state Governor bans movement of cattle in state
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has banned movements of cattle in the state capital, Abakaliki and its environs with immediate effect. Umahi disclosed on […]
Youths migrating from North to South are not Almajiri – Tanko Yakassai
Former Liaison Officer to President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, says the northern youths flooding the South are not Almajiri. Yakassai, who tried to set […]
Governor Wike relaxes lockdown of P/Harcourt, Obio-Akpor for six days
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has relaxed lockdown of Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt local government areas for six days. According to the governor who […]
FAAN management, workers at loggerhead over 50 per cent pay slash
The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and its workers are at loggerheads over a 50 per cent pay cut. The pay […]
Lagos doctors begin indefinite sit-at-home
The Lagos state chapter of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has directed its members to immediately proceed on an indefinite sit-at-home protest, starting from 6.00p.m on […]
Ronaldo back to training after two months
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with Juventus in Turin on Tuesday after an absence of over two months because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 35-year-old […]
Cambridge University to hold all lectures online until summer of 2021
There will be no face-to-face lectures at the University of Cambridge over the course of the next academic year due to coronavirus, it has been […]
Covid-19: Kano, Nasarawa relax restriction on worship centres
Governments of Kano and Nasarawa states have relaxed the restriction they slammed on religious centres to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Kano yesterday released operational […]
Herdsmen attack: Delta unveils Operation Hawks to tackle insecurity
In a bid to put a stop on incessant herdsmen attacks, insecurity, rising crimes and criminality, the Delta State government has set up Operation Delta […]
Sea Pirate: Navy foils attack on Chinese vessel, rescues 18
The Nigerian Navy yesterday said it had rescued 18 crewmembers on board a Chinese vessel, MV HAILUFANG II, from pirates. The disclosure was made by […]
Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as cyclone Amphan bears down
Heavy rains and winds have been reported in eastern India and Bangladesh, with a super cyclone expected to make landfall in hours. Both countries have […]
Inter-state movement, IGP talks tough on restriction violation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered strict enforcement of the national curfew and inter-state movement restriction placed by the Federal Government as […]
Cancer: Johnson & Johnson to stop selling baby powder in US
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is to stop selling its talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the US and Canada. The firm faces many thousands of […]
Macaque monkey trial offers hope for Coronavirus vaccine
A vaccine against the Covid-19 virus appears to have provided protection against the disease in six rhesus macaque monkeys. It gives early hope for the vaccine, […]