The Rivers Government has not ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools in the state. In a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt by the Commissioner of Education, Prof. Kanye Ebeku, the government described as a fake news…
An economist, Prof. Gafar Ijaiya, on Saturday, advised the Kwara Government to re-evaluate its budget processing in order to achieve its monetary and fiscal policy. Ijaiya, the Director, Ilorin Business School (IBS), University of Ilorin, gave the advice in an…
English FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the 2020/2021 competition on Saturday after a 1-0 fourth round defeat at Southampton. Brazilian defender Gabriel conceded an own goal in the 24th minute, after a shot from Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters deflected into the…
Veteran Spanish coach Rafael Benitez has parted company with Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro citing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on his family life. “Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives…
The Nigerian Navy said it detained and handed over a suspected smugglers’ vessel to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for switching off its transponder. Capt. Suleiman Mohammed, First Lieutenant, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, told…
Ondo South Senatorial District representative at the National Assembly, Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, says there is need for the Ondo Government to make a law for genuine herders and farmers to register with the state government. Tofowom, in a statement signed…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun on Saturday confirmed the death of one person in an accident that occurred on Ipetu-Ijesa – Akure highway. The confirmation is contained in a statement issued by the spokeswoman of the sector…
Ireland may have to slow the mass roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations, including for the elderly, due to reduced supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccine to EU countries, Prime Minister Micheal Martin, said on Saturday. The British company has told European Union…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos branch has called on the Federal Government to enforce the guidelines and protocols of COVID-19 to mitigate the spread of the virus. The branch Chairman, Mrs Adebola Kolawole, made the call at the…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated the construction work of a juice production company at the Omoluabi Free Trade Zone, Osogbo. The company is owned by Collins Crown Limited. This is just as…
