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Trump denounces Capitol violence, as calls for his removal grow

On: January 8, 2021

Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump says he is “outraged by violence, lawlessness and mayhem” after group of his supporters stormed Capitol and forced a halt to a Congressional joint sitting.Continue Reading

U.S. reports more than 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Foreign

The United States (U.S.) reported more than 4,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in one day for the first time on Thursday, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. A total of 4,033 people died in connection with the disease within 24 hours, according toContinue Reading

Kalu receives defecting Abia PDP faithful into APC

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 8, 2021

In: Politics

Thousands of Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia, formally defect to All Progressives Congress (APC).Continue Reading

FG urges Nigerians not be hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccine

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Health

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it gets to Nigeria.Continue Reading

Anti-banditry: NAF to establish Forward Operating Base in Funtua, Katsina

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

NAF says it is set to establish a FOB in Funtua, Katsina State, to extend the reach of its operations against banditry and other criminal activities in the North-West.Continue Reading

Stop embarrassing Nigeria with fake COVID-19 test results – PTF

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 8, 2021

In: Health

Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 expresses worry over fake COVID-19 test results presented by Nigerians travelling abroad.Continue Reading

Nigeria records 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Health

Nigeria on Thursday recorded 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 95,934.Continue Reading

COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Health

Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden.Continue Reading

Fire service boss makes case for Kebbi fire service

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: January 7, 2021

In: General News

Mr Ibrahim Liman, the Controller General, Federal Fire Service, has pleaded with Kebbi government to acquire modern fire-fighting trucks for effective fire-fighting.Continue Reading

Biden names Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 7, 2021

In: Foreign

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces judge Merrick Garland as his nominee for attorney-general, a role that amounts to being nation’s top law enforcement officer.Continue Reading

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