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Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective
The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows.
Interim data suggests 70% protection, but the researchers say the figure…
#EndSARS: British parliament begins debate on petition against Nigeria tomorrow
A petition seeking sanctions against the Nigerian Government and Police Force over alleged human rights violations during the #EndSARS protests would be debated by the United Kingdom parliament tomorrow.
The parliament made…
Lekki Shootings: Army General admits soldiers had live bullets
After repeated denials, the Nigerian Army on Saturday admitted that soldiers were given both live and blank bullets when they were deployed to Lekki toll gate on October 20.
According to the Commander of 81 Military…
Trump’s options narrow as Michigan Republican lawmakers back Biden’s victory
Donald Trump has had a fresh setback in his bid to overturn his loss in the US election as Michigan lawmakers indicated they would not seek to undo Joe Biden's projected win in the state.
Two Republican legislators pledged to…
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: UN, other aid agencies seek ceasefire
Aid agencies are calling for an immediate temporary ceasefire in northern Ethiopia to allow aid to reach civilians affected by fighting.
The UN wants humanitarian corridors set up after two weeks of conflict between Ethiopia's…
Georgia confirms Biden victory and finds no widespread fraud after audit
CNN — Georgia has finished its statewide audit of the razor-thin presidential race, confirming that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump, according to a news release from the Secretary of State's office.
Biden beat…
Military intercepts ransom payment to Boko Haram
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The Nigerian military has intercepted ransom payment to suspected members of Boko Haram.
A statement on Thursday by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. Gen. Benard Onyeuko said on 17…
Defection: ‘Do Justice to All APC Members in Ebonyi’, Buni tells Umahi
National Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni has charged Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to do justice to all members of the APC across all levels in the State.
Buni described Umahi's…
Shock, panic as Obaseki’s aide collapses during inauguration
There was shock and panic on Thursday as an Aide-de-Camp to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, collapsed during the governor’s second-term inauguration at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin…
Africa will miss Jerry Rawlings… Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said Africa will miss a former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, who died at the age of 73.
Buhari spoke in statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,…