The U.S Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake websites and messages advertising U.S Visa lottery. The mission notes that it is aware of websites and messages advertising U.S visa lottery, noting that all of them…
A Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, says that the scarcity of the COVID-19 vaccines across African countries is an indication that more people will be dangerously exposed to the virus. Tomori, also the Chairman, Ministerial Expert Advisory Committee on COVID-19, made…
The Police Command in Kebbi says it is yet to ascertain the number of students kidnapped from Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Ngaski Local Government Area on Thursday. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, said in a statement issued in…
A 27-year-old man, Ayodeji Adogbeji, who allegedly stole his employer’s N100, 000 and two laptops, on Friday, appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Adogbeji, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge, bordering on stealing…
The Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Gombe based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for increased awareness on the dangers of deforestation to save the environment. Mr Ismail Bima, the NGO’s Chief Executive Officer made the call in an interview with…
The World Health Organisation has revealed that no fewer than 146,000 Africans die annually from tobacco-related diseases. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, said this on Thursday during a virtual news conference. Moeti said tobacco was the…
A Haematologist, Dr Patrick Obinna, says there is need for Nigerians with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to be given priority access to COVID-19 vaccination. Obinna, who spoke with the Newsmen in Abuja ahead of World Sickle Cell Day marked annually…
The US Tennis Association has announced that the US Open would allow 100 percent fan capacity this summer. This comes one year after spectators were not allowed at the Grand Slam tournament as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
As AMANO President Advised FG over propose plans to convert Academy into conventional university The President of the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) Emmanuel Maiguwa has advised the Federal Government to take cautions over the ongoing proposal…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries into the civil service of the federation. This followed the recent successful conduct of the selection process of permanent secretaries. The Head of the Civil Service of the…
