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Evacuation: 322 Nigerians from U.S. to arrive in Lagos

Posted by admin American Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health Sunday, July 5th, 2020

The Federal Government say 322 Nigerians, who departed New Jersey in the U.S. are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama made this known via his verified twitter handle on Saturday. According to him, the returnees are expected to arrive at 2.30 p.m. “Evacuation […]

Video: Univ. of Ibadan tops African Universities

Posted by admin Education, Headlines, Whatsapp Files Sunday, July 5th, 2020

In this epic competition involving more than 32 of the best universities across the continent, the premier university in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan, shows why it is among the best in Africa. wp_posts

Wike the newly converted Buharist of Rivers

Posted by admin Governors, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, State News Friday, July 3rd, 2020

By Femi Adesina It came like a bolt out of the blue. Early this week, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, issued an advertisement, which went in a completely different direction compared to what he had always said of President Muhammadu Buhari. A couple of weeks back, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), of which President Buhari […]

Reps strip President of powers

Posted by admin House, Legislature, National Politics, Top Stories Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Reps …to order assets forfeiture, okay discretionary powers for high court judges By Tordue Salem A bill seeking to strip the president of the powers to order for forfeiture of assets of accused persons, scaled second reading in the House of Representatives, yesterday. The House instead, vested the discretionary powers of forfeiture in the judges […]

Nigeria has Madagascar’s COVID-19 herb – Health Minister Ehanire

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Dr Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that Nigeria already has a plantation of herbs used to produceMadagascar’s ‘COVID Organics.’ Speaking during aPresidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing, Ehanire said ananalysis of Madagascar’s ‘COVID Organics’ shows that the mixture contains largely anti-malarial constituents. “Further research on its efficacy will be conducted when the […]

Herder/farmer clash: Bauchi Gov suspends Emir of Misau, others

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, State News Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Gov. Of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed By Ayinde Olaide Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday suspended the Emir of Misau, the District Head of Chiroma Village and the Village Head of Zadawa in Misau over a land crisis between farmers and Fulani herders in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]

COVID-19: Africa Nations Cup postponed to 2022

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, July 3rd, 2020

The Africa Cup has been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic and is now to be held in Cameroon in January 2022. The African football confederation (CAF) said on Tuesday. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022,” the CAF […]

Hong Kong police make first arrest under national security law

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Hong Kong police on Wednesday made their first arrest since the new national security law came into effect. A man was arrested for holding a Hong Kong independence flag, the police force wrote on Twitter, adding that it was a violation of the new law passed by Beijing, which was […]

Kano announces total easing of lockdown

Posted by admin COVID-19, Headlines, Health, Kano, State News Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state. By Muhammad Nur Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has announced a total easing of the lockdown imposed on the state to check spread of the COVID-19. Ganduje made the announcement on Thursday in Kano while briefing newsmen on the COVID-19 pandemic at Government House, Kano. He said, however, […]

Army will remain apolitical, professional — Buratai

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Latest Politics, National Politics Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

By Muftau Ogunyemi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the Nigerian Army will remain professional, apolitical and focused on its constitutional mandate. Buratai made the pledge while commissioning some projects at the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four projects were […]