FEC approves N3bn for NCDC lab equipment
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N3.070 billion for acquisition of laboratory equipment by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire told reporters that the approval was made at the 38th virtual…
Troops rescue 10 persons abducted from FAAN staff quarters in Kaduna
10 persons abducted from the staff quarters of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Kaduna state, have been rescued by troops after spending 11 days in captivity. Those rescued have been identified as Ilori Sunday, Celestina Sunday, Beauty Oshaibie…
Cultists clashed in Ketu over revenue generation at Ketu fruits market – Lagos Police
The Lagos state police command has explained why cultists clashed in Ikosi-Ketu area, leading to the destruction of businesses and properties in the Lagos community. Lagos police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said preliminary investigation showed the cultists clashed over revenue generation at Ketu fruits…
Nigeria ranks 16th on FBI’s list of countries worst affected by internet crimes
Nigeria has been ranked 16th in FBI’s list of countries which are worst affected by internet crimes. The State-specific statistics which can be found within the 2020 Internet Crime Report and in the accompanying 2020 State Reports, includes information from 791,790…
Tanzania’s Vice President to be sworn in as president making her the country’s first female President
Following the death of Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli, the country’s Vice President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, is expected to take over the country’s leadership as the first female president. Magufuli, 61, died from a heart attack, according to a televised…
Present economic environment not encouraging Nigerian women – Ex-Guber candidate, Natasha Akpoti
Gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during the 2019 election in Kogi State, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has declared that the present economic environment is not conducive for women. She made this disclosure while speaking at the Oyo…
2023 elections: Fast-track legislation on Diaspora voting – Moghalu tells NASS
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged the National Assembly to fast-track legislation that would permit Nigerians in the Diaspora to vote in the 2023 general elections. Moghalu said allowing Nigerians…
Keyshia Cole reveals she’s retiring from music
Keyshia Cole has revealed she’s retiring from music. The Grammy-nominated singer took to Twitter on Wednesday night, March 17, to announce her retirement from music. Cole shared the news while responding to tweets from fans, one of which…
‘We can rest when we retire’ – Marcus Rashford refutes claims he’s exhausted at Manchester United
England and Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford has rubbished claims he is exhausted at his clubside . Rashford, 23, has missed just one game for the Red Devils this season, but insists fatigue will not be an issue and he…
Rapper, Kanye West named wealthiest black man in America with $6.6 billion net worth
U.S Rapper, Kanye West has been named the wealthiest black man in American history after his net worth hit 6.6 billion dollars due to his popular yeezy brand and collaboration with Gap. The 43-year-old had last year signed a 10-year…