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WHO says 42 countries already roll out COVID-19 vaccines

On: January 9, 2021

By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 42 countries already rolling out the various COVID-19 vaccines which have been cleared for use, 36 are in high income nations. WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, made this known during COVID-19 news conference at WHO headquarters inContinue Reading

Zimbabwe extends alcohol ban to supermarkets

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 9, 2021

In: Foreign

Supermarkets in Zimbabwe are no longer permitted to sell alcohol during the coronavirus lockdown as authorities step up measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Under the lockdown regulations, announced last Saturday, bottle stores and bars were banned from operating during the 30-day lockdown which began on Jan. 5. Zimbabwe’sContinue Reading

COVID-19: Alaafin postpones indefinitely 50 years coronation anniversary

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 9, 2021

In: Health

By Akeem Abas The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has postponed indefinitely his 50 years coronation anniversary in the aftermath of the ravaging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

Drum artist suspends Q1 programme over 2nd wave of COVID-19

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 9, 2021

In: Entertainment

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Founder, DrumsView Concepts (A youth Academy), Mr Isioma Williams, says his first quarter programme “Janggu Drum Training Workshop” has been suspended in compliance with the second wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic guidelines. Williams in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday inContinue Reading

2-year-old child run over twice by car survives

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Foreign

A child in Switzerland survives after being driven over twice by a car in town of Oberentfelden on Friday evening, police say.Continue Reading

Schools in Delta to resume on Jan. 18

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Education

Delta State government announces that schools in the state will resume on Jan. 18, against Jan. 11 resumption date earlier announced.Continue Reading

Insecurity: Informants responsible for lingering bandits attacks – Emir

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Emir of Maru in Zamfara, Alhaji Abubakar Maigari, accuses informants for lingering bandits attacks and security challenges in the state.Continue Reading

6 French soldiers injured in Mali attack

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Six French soldiers injured during an operation against Islamist militants in Mali in West Africa, French media reports on Saturday.Continue Reading

Indonesian passenger plane missing after take-off

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Aviation

Passenger plane operated by Indonesian budget carrier Sriwijaya Air loses contact after taking off from Jakarta’s airport.Continue Reading

INEC commiserates with CSOs on death of rights advocate Esther Uzoma

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Politics

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commiserates with Nigeria’s civil society community on death of Mrs Esther Uzoma, a gender rights advocate.Continue Reading

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