WHO effective vaccine accounts for defeat against Ebola in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that effective vaccine accounted for the success in the fight against Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Dr Tedros …
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Arab Spring protests: Group accuses CUPPS spokesman, governors behind plot to destabilize Nigeria
Officials of Coalition of Nigerian Youths Groups brief the press in Abuja Saturday
Some well-meaning Nigerian youths say they have uncovered a clandestine move by Coalition of…
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35.9m people suffer from drug use disorders globally – UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) says in its 2020 report that more than 35.9 million people suffer from drug use disorders globally.
Mr Abubakar Danraka,…
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Plateau Governor, Lalong eulogies Justice Kyentu as she bows out
By Raymond Gukas, Jos
The President, Plateau State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Julia Asabe Kyentu has bow out after attaining the age of 65.
At the valedictory session for…
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Australia caps toilet roll sales after panic-buying
Customers have been flocking to supermarkets for toilet roll amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in Victoria
Supermarkets in Australia have reintroduced limits on purchasing toilet…
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Instagram influencer arrested over $400m fraud
Dubai's police force say they have arrested Nigerian Instagram celebrity Raymond Igbalodely, known as Hushpuppi, on allegations of fraud amounting to $435m (£346m).
In an operation…
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Ajimobi for burial Sunday June 28 in Ibadan – Aide
The late Senator Ajimobi
The remains of former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, would be buried on June 28 at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque,…
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Nollywood looks for silver lining after pandemic
More than 2,000 films are produced annually
Film producers in Nigeria hope to go back into production within the next two months, once the government gives its go-ahead.
Analysts…
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Intersociety: Group tells Nigerians to ignore IPOB affiliate’s call for sack of Service Chiefs
The Network for Justice and Truth (NJT) has urged Nigerians to disregard the International Society for Civil Liberties & Rule of Law (Intersociety) and its call for the sack of…
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Kenya Airways anticipates $500m loss this year
Kenya Airways expects to lose over $500m (£405m) this year as a result of business disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The airline says it expects to have to make…
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Coronavirus in Ethiopia: ‘Incredible recovery of man aged over 100’
The recovery from coronavirus of an Ethiopian man who is believed to be at least 100 years old was "incredible", one of the doctors who treated him told the BBC.
Aba Tilahun…
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UK film maker brings cinema school to Nigeria
Her Imperial Majesty Empress, Dr Elham Madani
Felix Duke, President, Creative Industry Group (CIG), says Her Imperial Majesty Empress, Dr Elham Madani, has concluded…
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Sarkin Kano advocates drug abuse test for leaders
Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero
Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has advocated for political and appointed leaders to be tested for drug abuse as a measure to clear the…
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APC crisis: 2 ex-NWC members laud President Buhari, others over NEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari
Former APC National Working Committee (NWC) members, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu and Mushibau Lawan, have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and other…
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Drug abuse: Proliferation of sachet intoxicants regrettable – Expert
Dr Ridwan Apaokadi of the Department of Family Medicine of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has lamented the proliferation of intoxicants in sachets, making it…
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Nigerian government asks operators to document domestic tourism sites
Assop Falls is a popular tourist spot in Plateau State
Deaconess Grace Gekpe, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, has urged tourism operators in…
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