Foreign
2 ministers in Malawi die of COVID-19
Two Malawi cabinet ministers have died after contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19), government authorities have announced.
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Accident claims 13 lives, with 14 injured in Niger – FRSC
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirms 13 persons dead, while 14 others sustained various degrees of injury in an accident on Bida/Mokwa road in Niger, on Tuesday.
Foreign
Netanyahu removes joint photo with Trump from Twitter banner
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu changes his cover photo on Twitter, a joint picture with outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Economy/Business
Minister facilitates enumeration of artisans to benefit from FG’s Survival Fund
Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, has facilitated the enumeration of 200 artisans in Ondo State to benefit from the Survival Fund.
Economy/Business
FG set to build gemstone market in Ibadan – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the Federal Government is set to build a gems’ market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
General News
NDLEA denies chairman’s sack
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), denies reports that its Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah, has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Economy/Business
Catfish farmers resolute to improve fish production in 2021
Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to improve local catfish production in 2021.
Defence/Security
Police arrest 17 suspects over robbery, others in Kano
Arrest By Rabiu Sani-Ali Kano, Jan. 12, 2021 (NAN) The Police Command in Kano State have arrested 12 suspects for alleged robbery and seven…
Health
WHO, others announce establishment of global Ebola vaccine stockpile
WHO in partnership with other UN agencies and humanitarian organisations have announced the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile.
Sports
36 more contract COVID-19 in 20 EPL clubs
A further 36 positive tests were reported by the 20 English Premier League clubs between Jan. 4 and Sunday.