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Nigeria records 201 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 201 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
With the latest number of cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total 58, 848 cases so far.
The breakdown of the…
You lack powers to recruit constables, Appeal Court tells IGP
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Wednesday told the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, that he lacked powers to recruit constables for the Police Force.
While nullifying last year's recruitment of 10,000…
‘Berlin Patient’ cured of HIV/AIDS, dies of cancer
The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown — known as the “Berlin Patient” – has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society announced Wednesday.
Brown made medical history and became a symbol of…
Shell to cut over 9,000 jobs as oil demand slumps
Royal Dutch Shell has said it plans to cut 7,000 to 9,000 jobs as it responds to challenges including the slump in oil demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the BBC reports
The oil giant said the cuts would be implemented by 2022…
Police declare ex-minister, Kenneth Gbagi, wanted over dehumanization of staff
The Delta State Police Command has declared a former Minister of State for Education, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, wanted for dehumanizing four workers in his hotel staff and refusing to honour invitations by the Commissioner of Police,…
COVID-19: Lagos cancels Independence Day parade
The Lagos State government has cancelled its plan to stage a parade to mark Nigeria's 60th Independence Day celebration.
A statement from Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, explained that other activities…
UN General Assembly: Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday informed the United Nation (UN) of measures by Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, expressing concerns that most indigenous flora and fauna commonly found within the country are facing…
In spite of Boko Haram, Borno grows IGR by 23.5 percent in 2019
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
Borno State was able to grow it’s internally generated revenue by 23.5 percent from N6.5 billion in 2018 to N8.2 billion in 2019, the Executive Chairman, Borno State Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Ali…
WHO calls for support for elders
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said that everyone has a duty to support older people in realizing their human rights and living with dignity.
The WHO lamented that as a result of the prevailing COVID-19 more…
Borno situation can consume Nigeria, Fayemi warns
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday said the situation in Borno State should not be seen as an isolation, warning that should the tide not be immediately changed the nation…