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Ebonyi welcomes first baby of 2021 at 12:00 a.m.

On: January 1, 2021

Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Racheal Umahi welcomes state’s first baby of 2021 at Mile Four Maternity Hospital, Abakaliki, delivered around 12:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.Continue Reading

Troops rescue 10 victims, kill bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescue 10 kidnapped victims from bandits, eliminate one, arrest one in Katsina and Zamfara States.Continue Reading

Abia Govt. approves reopening of schools on Jan. 11

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Education

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, approves reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, Jan. 11, for continuation of first term of 2020/2021 academic session.Continue Reading

AfCFTA, new dawn in African integration – ACCI

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Economy/Business

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks new dawn in Africa’s drive towards economic integration.Continue Reading

Crossover Service: Taskforce rates Churches high on COVID-19 protocols in FCT

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Religious

FCT Taskforce on COVID-19 Protocols rates most Churches high on compliance with safety guidelines during Thursday’s Crossover Services to usher in New Year.Continue Reading

Foundation promises scholarship for 90 female science students in Kano State

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Education

Scholarship By Rabiu Sani-Ali Kano, Jan. 1, 2021 (NAN) The Ma’ajin Watari Foundation (MWF), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has promised to provide scholarship to 90 female science students to tackle shortage of female medical personnel in Kano State. Dr Abba Ahmad, MWF founder, told newsmen on Friday in Kano,Continue Reading

AFN promises to enhance athletes’ welfare in 2021

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Sports

President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Ibrahim Gusau says federation plans to focus on improving welfate of its athletes in 2021.Continue Reading

Japanese PM vows to fight against COVID-19

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Foreign

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vows to fight against COVID-19, stresses Japan’s security alliance with U.S will remain foundation of Japan’s foreign policy.Continue Reading

Scotland to return to EU after UK exit, says first minister

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Forum

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will soon return to European Union after the exit of United Kingdom (UK).Continue Reading

COVID-19: WHO clears BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Foreign

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed theContinue Reading

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