12 political parties present candidates ahead Kano LG election
2021-01-09
Twelve political parties have presented candidates ahead of the Jan. 16, local government council election in Kano State.Continue Reading
First Baptist Church celebrates 100 years, lauds Buhari’s leadership
2021-01-09
By Salisu Sani-Idris First Baptist Church, Keffi, Nasarawa State, has lauded the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for its passion for the country and its citizens, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Dr Samson Adegoke, Chairman of the church’s Centenary Organising Committee, who gave the commendation at the occasion ofContinue Reading
Buhari felicitates with retired Air Commodore Bernard Banfa at 80
2021-01-09
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Retired Air Commodore Bernard Banfa on his 80th birthday. The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday congratulated Banfa, who clocked 80 on Jan. 10. Buhari joined hisContinue Reading
Gov. Emmanuel urges NAF to immortalise former Chief of Staff, late Eduok
2021-01-09
By Sunday Bassey Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged the Nigerian Air Force to immortalise former Chief of Air Staff, retired late Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok in view of his contributions to the nation. Emmanuel made the request on Saturday when the Chief of Air Staff, Air MarshalContinue Reading
FG begins Extended Special Public Works in Zamfara
2021-01-09
FG has begun distribution of working equipment under the ESPW in Zamfara, to boost the economy and create jobs.Continue Reading
Indonesian plane crashes after take-off with 62 aboard
2021-01-09
A Sriwijaya Air plane crashed into the sea on Saturday minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta. The plane was on a domestic flight with 62 people on board and their fate was not known. The Boeing 737-500, en route to Pontianak in West Kalimantan, disappeared from radar screensContinue Reading
IGR: Gombe govt generates N8.4bn in 2020
2021-01-09
The Gombe Internal Revenue Service generated N8.4 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020.Continue Reading
New mass graves discovered in Libya
2021-01-09
A new mass grave has been discovered in Mashrou al-Rabt, in the city of Tarhouna, western Tripoli, the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons of the Government of National Accord (GNA) announced on Saturday. This discovery illustrates the extent of mass graves in this region which wasContinue Reading
WHO says 42 countries already roll out COVID-19 vaccines
2021-01-09
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
2021-01-09
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
