IOM provides assistance to 79 illegal migrants off Libya coast
2021-01-04
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said that 79 illegal migrants were rescued and eight others went missing off the Libyan coast.Continue Reading
JAMB has not started 2021 UTME forms sale- Board
2021-01-04
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday warned the public not to fall prey to fraudsters and rumour mongers.Continue Reading
S/Korea stocks start year at record high on chip, auto boost
2021-01-04
South Korean shares touched a record high as it began trading in 2021, driven by major heavyweights, as more investors bet on a swifter economic recovery.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Botswana extends night time curfew to Jan. 31
2021-01-04
Botswana announced on Sunday extension of nighttime curfew up to Jan. 31 following the emergence of a new and more transmissible strain of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).Continue Reading
Police says no targeted attack on Fulani in Ebonyi
2021-01-04
Ebonyi Police Command has described as “fake, baseless and mischievous” an online video in circulation alleging that Fulani herdsmen in the state were being attacked and forced to leave the state.Continue Reading
U.S. Congress re-elects Pelosi as Speaker
2021-01-04
The 117th U.S. Congress took office on Sunday with Nancy Pelosi securing re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives with a narrow voting margin.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Nigeria records 917 new infections, 9 deaths
2021-01-04
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 917 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country, according to its verified website on Sunday.Continue Reading
OPEC sees oil outlook for 1st half of 2021 full of downside risks
2021-01-03
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) sees plenty of downside risks for oil markets in the first half of 2021, Mohammad Barkindo, its Secretary-General said on Sunday.Continue Reading
Adeboye decrees 2021 a year of rejoicing, good news
2021-01-03
The General Overseer of the RCCG Pastor Enoch Adeboye has predicted good tidings for Nigerians in the year 2021.Continue Reading
First female MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Onyeali-Ikpe assumes office
2021-01-03
Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has formally assumed office as the 4th Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc.Continue Reading