2 Diamond Princess passengers die of coronavirus in Japan
Two passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have died after contracting the new coronavirus.
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Herdsmen: Kogi West group raises alarm
Okun Development Association (ODA), the umbrella socio-cultural Union of Yoruba speaking people of Kogi State, has raised an alarm
Chloroquine phosphate, banned in Nigeria, found effective against coronavirus
Preliminary clinical results in China show that Chloroquine Phosphate, used as anti-malarial, is quite effective in treating novel coronavirus pneumonia. The drug was banned in Nigeria 14 years ago…
World Bank approves $2.2b loans for Nigeria; Ogun, others beneficiaries
The World Bank has approved $2.2billion loans for six projects to support Nigeria’s development priorities.
How to solve electricity challenges
A Howard University Professor of Mechanical/Energy Engineering, Prof. Sylvester Egwu, has highlighted how the Federal Government can resolve challenges impeding improved electricity supply in the c…
Taraba governor Ishaku abandons Jalingo, operates from Abuja
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has been operating from Abuja for the past 55 days, dumping the capital Jalingo.
Beware of fraudsters, PSC warns job seekers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned Nigerian job seekers against falling prey to conmen out to extort them by promising to assist in job placements.
Senate President’s message to surveyors
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has assured surveyors in the country of the readiness of the upper chamber to support the profession for more relevance.
Police arrest man for possessing fake currency
The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 33-year-old man over alleged possession of fake currency in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.
What a judicial official canvasses against police
The Assistant Chief State Counsel, Edo State Ministry of Justice, (Department of Public Prosecutions), Mrs. Justina Odihirin, has called for the striping of the police, the responsibility of prosec…
Police should not be allowed to prosecute criminal cases
The Assistant Chief State Counsel, Edo State Ministry of Justice, (Department of Public Prosecutions), Mrs. Justina Odihirin, has called for the striping of the police, the responsibility of prosec…
Australia announces inquiry into bushfires
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a national inquiry into the “Black Summer” bushfires.
Edo plans new city layout
The Edo State Government says it will expand the Benin City-Iyekogba axis in ward 2, of Orede Local Government Area (LGA) for proper planning of communities in the area.
Meet Nigerian singer Osagie Ojea making waves in Belarus
A Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer Osagie Ojea is making waves in Minsk, Belarus, with his band Afrococoa.
$500m bribe: Nigerian oil mogul Aliyu Abubakar faces trial in Italy
An Italian judge has ordered a Nigerian businessman, Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar to stand trial for alleged international corruption relating to a Nigeria oil graft case involving Eni and Shell, a …
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