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COVID-19: UNICEF partners with IHS Nigeria to donate medical kits
Perpetua Egesimba, Lagos In a bid to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received the delivery of 115,800 COVID-19 test kits funded by IHS Nigeria, the Nigerian subsidiary of IHS Towers. In a press release, the body stated that testing remains the mainstay of the …
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Plateau: Lalong pardons 5 convicts, as killers of traditional ruler, DSS operative arrested
Gyang Bere, Jos As part of gestures to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary, Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum Simon Lalong has granted pardon to five convicted persons sentenced to death for various offences. The Governor also noted that the killer of a traditional ruler in Foron District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government …
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Buhari takes swipe at Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan in Independence Day speech
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, FCT President Muhammadu Buhari, in his Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary nationwide broadcast, took a shot at the administrations of past Nigerian leaders from 1999 to 2015 who, according to him, ‘presided over the near destruction of the country’. The period referenced by the President was when Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua …
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Gowon, Jonathan join Buhari for Independence Day celebrations
Low clouds at Eagle Square disrupt flypast From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. Former military Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd) and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan were the only former Nigerian leaders that joined President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at Eagle Square, Abuja, FCT, on Thursday to celebrate the country’s 60th Independence Day anniversary. …
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Imo govt warns IMSUTH staff against proposed strike
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Imo State Government has warned staff of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) to shelve their proposed strike in their own interest. Briefing reporters after the State’s expanded executive meeting presided by Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, said that any staff participating in the …
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Police clampdown on #RevoluntionNow protesters, journalists in Lagos
The police in Lagos have arrested over 27 persons alleged to have participated in a protest against bad governance in the country. Some yet to be identified journalists were also arrested by the police while covering the peaceful agitation. The protesters under the aegis of #RevolutionNow staged the demonstration to coincide with Nigeria’s 60th independence …
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Nigeria at 60: Let us emulate Singapore formula of development – PDP women leader
Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A frontline People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Kogi State, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh has called on Nigerian leaders to emulate the formula of development in Singapore to lift the country from the wood. In a press statement, Princess Adejoh, who was the Executive Secretary to Nigeria’s Ambassador to Singapore said the …
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Poor contract enforcement lead to business failures in Nigeria – GIZ Nigeria Rep
Okwe Obi, Abuja Nigeria Representative of Deutsche Gesellschaft for Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Omoware Akinropo, has attributed the failure of businesses in Nigeria to commercial disputes caused by the inability of business partners to adhere to contracts. Akinropo, who spoke at a webinar, said the Federal and State Governments should enforce contract agreements through the court. …
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WHO calls for more support for senior citizens
Elderly population in Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 67 million by 2025 Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for more support for elderly people especially with the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti made the call in a message to mark the International …
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SDGs: LEAP Africa, Union Bank to celebrate youths with SIPA
Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos A non-governmental organisation, LEAP Africa, in partnership with Union Bank Plc will on October 2 and 3 host the 8th virtual edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) to celebrate African youths. The event with the theme: “Mobilizing Collective Action for Systemic Change: Countdown to 2030″ is aimed to activate …
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lbom power hands out 452 transformers to 268 communities in A’Ibom
Tony Anichebe Uyo Against the backdrop of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s order recently for the immediate electrification of all communities in the state, Ibom Power has released 452 transformers for electrification of rural communities in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking to newsmen in Uyo, the state capital, Thursday, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Emmanuel on Power …
2023 guber: Ex-Lagos commissioner resigns from APC hours after sack
*Says: ‘Lagos cannot continue this way’ Wale Elegbede and Muritala Ayinla Barely 48-hours after a public declaration of his intention to contest the Lagos State governorship seat in 2023, a former Commissioner for Home Affairs in the state, Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abdullateef, who served as …
Euro roundup: Vinícius Júnior wrestles Real Madrid to victory while Atalanta crush Lazio
The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior came off the bench to fire his side to a scrappy 1-0 home victory against Real Valladolid in La Liga as the champions found a way to win despite failing to sparkle. The Brazilian, who replaced the ineffective Luka Jovic, fought to win the ball back on the edge of the area and after …
Court stops IGP from arresting ex-minister, Gbagi
Akeem Nafiu Justice Taiwo Taiwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Delta State Police Commissioner from arresting or detaining a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. The judge made the order in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1267/2020, following Gbagi’s ex-parte motion for the …
Lalong: Nigerians have demonstrated resilience, patriotism, determination @60
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Barr. Simon Lalong has said although the nation has passed through many challenges over the years, its citizens have equally demonstrated resilience, patriotism, faith and determination to ensure that the country remains together and makes progress. Lalong stated this in a press …
Brexit: EU heads to court over Johnson’s controversial Internal Market Bill
The EU Commission says it will start legal action against Boris Johnson’s bid to potentially override parts of the Brexit deal. Brussels claims the prime minister is breaching the “good faith” promise both sides signed up to in the withdrawal agreement struck and passed by parliament last year. President Ursula von der Leyen said …
Alleged sexual harassment: Former bodyguard sues Kardashians star, Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner has denied allegations of sexual harassment and exposing herself after being sued by a former bodyguard. The Kardashian “momager” is alleged to have subjected the man to “unwanted and unwelcome” sexual advances while he was working in security – a claim described as “ludicrous” by her lawyer, reports Sky News. Jenner, 64, is accused …
Bayern survive Dortmund fightback to win Super Cup
Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany’s Super Cup on Wednesday. The victory ensured they secured their fifth title of the year. Midfielder Kimmich snatched the ball in midfield, played a one-two with Robert Lewandowski and had his …
Fujifilm signs manufacturing contract with US firm VLP for COVID-19 vaccine
Fujifilm Holdings Corp (4901.T) said on Thursday that it had signed a manufacturing contract agreement with U.S.-based firm VLP Therapeutics for a COVID-19 vaccine formulation. Japan’s Fujifilm will use its manufacturing facilities and infrastructure to handle development of the vaccine for clinical trials, the two companies said in a statement. VLP’s RNA-based vaccine …
Nigeria’s COVID-19 recoveries exceed 50,000 as NCDC confirms 201 new infections
Seven months after the country confirmed its index case, Nigeria has hit a major milestone in its COVID-19 recovery count as the number of discharged persons has now exceeded 50,000. According to the update by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for September 30, 2020, with 421 newly discharged patients, the number of …
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