The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe says that annual culture and sports festivals remains a vital tool for national development. Runsewe said this on Wednesday in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. He…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer around the world. Dr André Ilbawi, from WHO’s Department of Non-communicable Diseases via Zoom, in Geneva on Wednesday, ahead of World Cancer Day,…
Prof. Stephen Onah, Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC) on Wednesday called for effective collaboration among relevant stakeholders towards the development of Mathematical Sciences in the country. Onah made the call during a Stakeholders’ Virtual Meeting of Professors and Heads…
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, has tested positive for COVID-19. A competent source in the court, told newsmen that the judge tested positive for the virus and is expected to be on isolation. Reports said…
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has warned traders in the state against non-compliance with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols to contain the spread of the virus. Oyetola, while sensitising the traders in Ila-Orangun Market in Ila Local Government Area of…
A dismissed policeman, James Ejeh, 36, charged with armed robbery, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court that his colleagues set him up. Testifying in his defence, Ejeh told Justice Peter Kekemeke, that it was a conspiracy against him by…
A 35-year-old businessman, Gbenga Anjorin, was on Wednesday brought before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged N1 million fraud. Anjorin, a resident of Yaba area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining under false…
A 45-year-old man, Anya Okorie, was on Wednesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly parading himself as a police inspector. Okorie, a resident of Shomolu, Lagos, is facing a count charge of impersonation. He,…
Serena Williams has had plenty of time to reflect on her quest for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title while being quarantined in five-star comfort for two weeks ahead of the Australian Open. Stuck on number 23 for four…
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has charged the newly appointed Education Secretaries in the state to ensure that all children of school age are enrolled. Prof. Mathew Sule, the Chairman of the board, made the call at…
