The World Health Organisation (WHO), says it is in countries self-interest to shun vaccine nationalism and work toward equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, noting that people must come first over short-term profits. WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said this at…
The National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the chief executives that would head its operating and non-operating companies upon the completion of its demutualisation programme. This is contained in a notice by the NSE made available…
The new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Nebeolisa Anako has pledged to continue with reforms to reposition the ministry. Anako made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at the formal take over from his…
The Chairman of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on information, Mr Mohammed Omadefu, says he will continue to support any meaningful political group that promotes good governance in the country. Omadefu stated this while receiving the state chapter…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it has so far enrolled more than 2.3 million persons in Kano State since inception of the programme in 2007. The Coordinator of NIMC in the state, Mr Illo Sarkin-Yamma, made this known…
Prof. Chris Bode, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Wednesday said COVID-19 second wave was ravaging our land and claiming many lives. Bode, who made the assertion at a news conference in Lagos, said:…
Veteran Nollywood Actor Jide Kosoko on Wednesday mourned the late Actress, Folake Aremu, popularly known as “Orishabunmi” who died late Tuesday, aged 61. Kosoko while speaking on Wednesday described the late actress as a very jovial fellow who always concealed…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday inaugurated the N3 billion erosion control project tagged: “Mabera Storm Water Management Works” and others in the state. Reports state that the project consists of 18.5 kilometres enlarged drainage system across Mabera…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Edo/Delta branch, has described the increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as ill-time’ due to the economic recession. Mr Okwara Udensi, Chairman of the branch, told the newsmen in…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged community leaders within the six Area Councils to promote peace and eschew actions capable of creating confusion among the residents. Mrs Omolola Olanipekun, the Acting Secretary of FCTA Area Councils Services Secretariat…
