…as CG takes jab Emmanuel Onani, Abuja In its determination to protect officers and personnel against the dreaded coronavirus virus, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has flagged-off a vaccination exercise expected to cover commands and other formations nationwide. The Commandant-General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, performed the flag-off of the […]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC), issued an alert on Wednesday regarding the whereabouts of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, a fiery Enugu priest. Enugu’s Adoration Ministry cleric has made headlines after asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. Following that, the presidency revealed that he was threatening Buhari because he had been denied a […]
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Tuesday, appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. This was in response to a petition submitted against him following the circulation of a viral video where Umar was seen assaulting a security guard at Banex Plaza in […]
A British woman of Pakistani origin has been found dead in the city of Lahore. Mayra Zulfiqar is believed to have been aged about 25, and news reports said she was killed after refusing to marry a man, reports Sky News. Ms Zulfiqar’s friend Mohammad Nazeer had told police a man wanted to marry […]
Several employees of a pharmaceutical company have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly washing and reselling used Covid nasal swab test kits. Up to 9,000 passengers at an airport in Medan may have been tested with the reused swab sticks, say police. State-owned company Kimia Farma is now reportedly facing a potential lawsuit launched […]
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after industry data indicated U.S. crude stocks fell much more than expected last week, reinforcing bullish views on fuel demand in the world’s largest economy. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $66.17 a barrel at 0440 […]
Pop singer Britney Spears spoke out on Tuesday about recent documentaries about her life and career, calling them “hypocritical” because they rehash her personal problems while criticizing the media for reporting them the first time. Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N)FX network and The New York Times released “Framing Britney Spears” in February. The documentary examined the […]
Mexico will punish those responsible for an overpass collapse that killed at least 24 people and injured dozens when a train on Mexico City’s newest metro line plunged onto a busy road below, the government said on Tuesday. Accompanied by officials involved in the construction and maintenance of the elevated metro line that collapsed […]
…meet Speaker, Finance Minister in Abuja Ndubuisi Ugah The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Tuesday promised to suspend its planned strike billed to commence on May 7. The doctors dropped this hint after a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, in Abuja. In a statement by the Special Adviser […]
Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs. In a game played in unseasonal snow, the brilliant Riyad Mahrez capped a sweeping move started by goalkeeper Ederson’s 60-yard pass to extend their 2-1 advantage from the first leg […]