Nigeria records 179 new cases of COVID-19 with no new virus related death

As Nigeria continues its battle against Coronavirus, 176 new samples have tested positive for the deadly virus in 13 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) with no new Coronavirus-related death in 24 hours. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) via its official Twitter handle in its update for September…

Nigeria records 179 new cases of COVID-19 with no new virus related death

Boko Haram: Zulum donates house, N20m to slain commanders wife

Sodiq Oyeleke Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has donated a house and N20 million to the widow and children of the late Col. Dahiru Bako, who died from wounds sustained while battling Boko Haram terrorists. The governor made the announcement at the burial of the late Commander in Maiduguri on Tuesday. In a statement…

Boko Haram: Zulum donates house, N20m to slain commanders wife

Subsidy gulped N8.94tn in ten years, as petrol scarcity looms over tanker drivers strike | International Centre for Investigative Reporting

DATA from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) revealed that over a 10-year period, the Federal Government consistently spent N8.94 trillion in subsidising Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS) also called petrol. Between 2006 and 2010, the Federal Government had spent N257.36 billion, N271.51 billion, N630.57 billion, N469.31 billion and N667.08 billion, according to records released…

Subsidy gulped N8.94tn in ten years, as petrol scarcity looms over tanker drivers strike | International Centre for Investigative Reporting

Two suspects arrested for allegedly robbing Uber driver in Lagos

Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for attacking one Uber driver named Utibe on Sunday in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. This was contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The police disclosed that the suspects snatched their victim’s Toyota…

Two suspects arrested for allegedly robbing Uber driver in Lagos

ACGSF new capital base expands agric finance opportunities

For years now, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasized its desire to make the country a net exporter of agricultural products and ensure food security. It continues to underscore this determination by providing an easy source of funding for the agricultural value chain. SANYA ADEJOKUN looks at the latest of such efforts which…

ACGSF new capital base expands agric finance opportunities

Rohr invites Osimhen, 24 others for Cote D’Ivoire, Tunisia friendlies

Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has called six new players in the national team squad which will take on Cote d’ Ivoire and Tunisia in friendly matches next month. The invited Goalkeepers are Maduka Okoye of Sparta Rotterdam of Holland, Dele Alampasu of Latvian Club, Ventspil and Slovakia based Yakubu got a…

Rohr invites Osimhen, 24 others for Cote D’Ivoire, Tunisia friendlies

APC speaks on reports of Oshiomhole’s expulsion from party

The rumor claiming that plans are being prepared to expel former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, from the party following the unfavorable outcome of Edo gubernatorial election, has been debunked. The rumor claimed an Edo APC faction had written the national body of the party informing it of their plans…

APC speaks on reports of Oshiomhole’s expulsion from party

COVID-19: As 2nd wave rages in Europe, Nigerian airlines jettison physical distancing in aircraft

Passengers’ aircraft. …We only observe social distancing in airport terminals — FG …Very serious situation in Europe — WHO …No physical distancing in Nigerian aircraft — Passenger …Operators must find balance between cost recovery and passenger safety — IFEANYI By Sola Oguindipe, Chioma Obinna & Dirisu Yakubu There is currently alarm all over the world…

COVID-19: As 2nd wave rages in Europe, Nigerian airlines jettison physical distancing in aircraft

Big blow to Democrats as anti-Trump Senator Mitt Romney, reveals he will vote in favour of Trump appointed Supreme court nominee before election

GOP Senator, Mitt Romney of Utah, the only Republican senator who voted in favor of Trump’s impeachment last year, has revealed he will join his party colleagues in the senate to vote in a Supreme Court nominee during the current election year, an announcement that all but ensures a nominee put forward by President Donald…

Big blow to Democrats as anti-Trump Senator Mitt Romney, reveals he will vote in favour of Trump appointed Supreme court nominee before election

Sickle cell: NGO advocates compulsory genotype test for Nigerians

Miss Dee for Sickle Cell Foundation has called for a legislation that would enforce compulsory genotype test for every Nigerian. The Foundation said it would help prevent the pain associated with sickle cell.  Globally, September is marked as sickle cell awareness month.  Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. For…

Sickle cell: NGO advocates compulsory genotype test for Nigerians