Says people vaccinated, or recovered from the virus, could be infected, or re-infected The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is now “consistent evidence” that the Omicron variant was outpacing Delta, as COVID-19 continues to account for around 50,000 deaths worldwide every week. WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus told journalists at the agency’s Headquarters in […]
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Pressure is mounting on the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Leading the campaign is Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who faulted the President’s decision, saying that it is consistent with his style. He said President Buhari is not a democrat. He alleged that the president has […]
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The Nigerian Army has explained why it arrested and detained a female soldier who accepted a proposal from a male corps member at the Yikpata orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara State. The open display of affection happened at the Passing Out Parade of Batch B, Stream 2 of the […]
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Students in the nation’s public institutions and their parents can temporarily heave a sigh of relief, as aggrieved university teachers have shelved their planned strike following the intervention of concerned stakeholders. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), led by its National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said it would give room for more dialogue with […]
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Wike. Photo/ facebook/GovernorNyesomEzenwoWikeCON Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described Nigerian women as catalysts and contributors that play vital roles in the development of the nation at all levels. Speaking at the inauguration of the executive members of Rivers State chapter of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) in Port Harcourt, yesterday, the governor […]
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Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education, Stella-Maris Imasuen (left); Head, Department, Special Education Unit, Ihogbe College and Chairperson, Edo State chapter of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters, Osagbakhoe Charity; Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; a student of Ihogbe Junior Secondary School, Balogun Omomeje Emmanuel; Deputy […]
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Cooking gas price surges by 78% within a year, kerosene 24.81% Notwithstanding the high food inflation in the country, Nigerians have continued to contend with the rising costs of making meals either at home or from commercial food vendors, going by the latest prices of gas and kerosene. In the absence of regular electricity supply, […]
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Photo credit: Twitter/Abubakar Malami The tenures of democratically elected governors of the 36 states of Nigeria have since the inception of democracy been administered unhindered, except in cases of staggered elections ocassioned by court decisions. The tenure of these governors runs without being truncated by the president through any political manipulation as required by law, […]
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Director General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye • Adeyeye says NAFDAC working with WHO to attain ML4, enable approved products to be traded globally The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured that the country will soon begin manufacturing her own vaccines and that products approved by the agency will […]
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President Muhammadu Photo: Facebook/Femi Adesina • Buhari, NASS likely to dump public interest, vote parties’ choice • Imposing direct primary on political parties will cause trouble in polity, says Buhari • APC mum on refusal to assent bill • Outright rejection of bill shows APC’s hatred for democracy – PDP • Wike: Refusal to sign […]
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