Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and associates of the late Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor Abdulrazaq paid tribute […]
WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new COVID outbreak in China a global health emergency. This decision follows a meeting held by WHO’s emergency committee on Thursday, where they recommended labeling the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The decision was almost unanimous among the committee members. WHO Director-General, […]
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts Liverpool vs Man Utd clash
The upcoming Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United has caught everyone’s attention, including former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer. Sharing his thoughts on Sunday’s big game, Shearer strongly favors Liverpool to come out on top. Liverpool is currently dominating the league with 45 points, holding a five-point lead over Arsenal, who drew 1-1 […]
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about a fake cancer drug circulating in Nigeria. The counterfeit drug, labeled as Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml with batch number C5290S20, was flagged after a report from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). NAFDAC’s alert highlights the dangers of counterfeit medicines, urging […]
Assault On Police Personnel In The SE Will Not Be Tolerated Says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has made it clear that attacks on police officers will no longer be tolerated. During his two-day visit to the Enugu State Police Command, Egbetokun warned against assaults and killings of police personnel, labeling such acts as criminal. He emphasized that the Nigerian Police Force will adopt a […]
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Y To Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit four African countries—Nigeria, Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, and Chad—from January 5 to 11. This trip marks the 35th consecutive year that China’s foreign minister starts the year with a visit to Africa, a tradition that emphasizes the importance of China-Africa relations. According to a statement by […]
US Court Orders Release Of Seized $6 Million Arms Funds To Nigeria
After nearly a decade-long legal battle, Nigeria has successfully recovered over $6 million meant for purchasing military equipment. The funds had been seized by the United States in 2014 after an arms broker attempted to supply Nigeria with weapons without the required license. The arms broker, Dolarian Capital Inc. (DCI), received $6.02 million from Nigeria […]