Foreign
90 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide-WHO
The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 90 million, reaching 90,054,813 as of Wednesday, WHO says.
Author: Edith Ike-Eboh
Judiciary
Absence of judge stalls Oyo-Ita’s trial
The absence of Justice Taiwo Taiwo has stalled the trial of former HoS of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, on allegations of fraud.
Defence/Security
NSCDC records 1,922 cases in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said on Wednesday that it recorded 1,922 criminal and civil cases in Jigawa in 2020.
Business
Diaspora remittance: VFD Group expands operations to Africa – MD
VFD Group, a financial service focused proprietary investment company, has expressed commitment to expand to more African countries.
Health
Kaduna Govt. establishes 300 nutrition corners in health facilities
The Kaduna State Government has established no fewer than 300 nutrition corners in health facilities across the 23 LGAs of the state
General News
Kalu salutes Alaafin on 50th coronation anniversary
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has felicitated with Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo on his 50th coronation anniversary.
Foreign
COVID-19 vaccines efficacy debate worries Australia’s chief medical officer
Australian Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says he is worried over debate on efficacy of Coronavirus vaccines.
Foreign
Ethiopia “neutralises” 265 suspected rebels – State media
Security forces in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state have “neutralised” 265 suspected OLA rebels, state media outlet reports.
Foreign
U.S cancels envoy’s visit to Taiwan due to transition
A planned three-day visit to Taiwan, by Kelly Craft, the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations, has been cancelled.
Economy/Business
AfCFTA: NANTS tasks trade ministry on synopsis for proper implementation
NANTS has urged the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to develop synopsis of negotiated items on AfCFTA agreement.