The founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Centre and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Dr. Godwin Maduka has debunked the allegation the he gave a bribe of $1million to former governor Peter Obi to assist him in securing the governorship ticket of the PDP, describing it as wicked and […]
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High Commission Demolition: Nigeria not losing respect in Africa –Ogunsanwo
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium and Luxemburg, Prof. Alaba Ogunsawo and Head, Division of Security and Strategic Studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, (NIIA), Dr. Segun Bolarinwa, have weighed in on the recent demolition of part of the nation’s High Commission in Ghana, stating that by such action, Ghana violated international convention on […]
COVID-19: Nigeria lacks enough manpower to fix testing machines –Source
With the expansion of testing sites in the country aimed at increasing testing capacity across all states, the importance of increasing the number and skill of in-country personnel that can urgently repair faulty equipment has been highlighted. A top COVID-19 response team in one of the testing centres in the country – a scientist- made […]
APC NWC dissolution: Buhari, Tinubu still together, Presidency tells analysts
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, still maintain a cordial relationship despite the dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) by its National Executive Council (NEC) last week. Analysts have continued to argue that the dissolution of […]
I haven’t decided on 2023 – Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he has not taken a decision to run for president in 2023 contrary to speculations, maintaining that he was more worried about the health and economic challenges facing the country at the moment. In a statement he released on Saturday afternoon, he commented for the first time on the […]
Akwa Ibom government calls for inputs for 2021 budget
Akwa Ibom government has requested for inputs from stakeholders and various interest groups in the preparation and planning of 2021 budget. The is part of efforts by the government to ensure inclusiveness. There are indications that the state’s 2021 budget will focus on mitigating the economic austerities caused by the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Yemi-Esan: Public workers must imbibe accountability, transparency
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan has said that civil servants must be accountable and transparent in order to garner the public confidence needed to strengthen public service system in the country. Yemi-Esan, who recently addressed workers through a virtual meeting to mark this year’s ‘Africa Public […]
UN: Rape now another pandemic in Nigeria
The United Nations Women’s Office has described the persistent rape of women and girls and other gender-based violence in Nigeria as a “shadow pandemic” that must be tackled from all angles. This is coming on the heels of a worrisome report by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu that 717 rape […]
Russia’s COVID-19 cases up 6,852 to 627,646
Russia has confirmed 6,852 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, raising its total number of infections to 627,646, its coronavirus response center said in a statement Saturday. The death toll grew by 188 to 8,969, while 393,352 people have now recovered, including 9,200 over the last 24 hours, according to the statement. […]
N2.4bn Internet fraud: FBI seeks help to arrest 6 Nigerians
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on Saturday said it was seeking assistance in finding six Nigerians wanted for their involvement in fraudulent activities worth over N2.3bn ($6m). “Help the #FBI find six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in business email compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 million in losses,” […]