We won’t breach agreement on $311m repatriated Abacha loot – Presidency
The federal government on Tuesday said the $311 million it received from looted funds by former dictator Sani Abacha will be used to fund ongoing projects in the country. “These…
Zamfara bans markets, religious gatherings after Emir’s death
Following the death of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Mohammed Asha, who died on Sunday from coronavirus complications, the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has announced the closure of…
Covid-19: FG mulls slashing oil price benchmark to $20 per barrel
The Federal Government appears to be walking a real tight rope as the Buhari administration moves to trim down budgetary spending for FY 2020 to an all low time around…
WHO Endorses Traditional Medicine as Nigeria Covid-19 cases rise to 2950
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it welcomes innovations around the world, including repurposing drugs, traditional medicines and developing new therapies in the search for potential treatments for COVID-19.…
First Bank Sustains Positive Impact, Welcome Back Customers
FirstBank; Nigeria’s leading financial institution and Africa’s Bank of Choice has expressed its appreciation to the public – especially its customers – for their continued patronage of its services during…
CBN orders Banks to suspend job cuts after Access Bank close 60 branches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has read the riot act to the Bankers’ Committee; warning commercial banks not to sack their workers as a result of disruptions emanating from…
Drogba gets Zero votes, loses bid to become Ivorian Football Federation President
From the 2004 football season when he moved to Chelsea from Olympique Marseille until he retired from the game, there was, perhaps, no more beloved and famous footballer in the…
Health workers urge Buhari to reverse decision easing Covid-19 lockdown
The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the decision to relax measures on COVID-19 lockdown which takes effect from today. In his…
Mass Exodus from Kano over mysterious deaths of high-profile personalities
Anxiety has continued to mount in Kano State, especially its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, believed to be responsible for the growing number of deaths recorded daily in the state.…
PDP demands arrest, quarantine of Oshiomhole’s loyalists after Edo political gathering
PDP demands arrest, quarantine of Oshiomhole’s loyalists after Edo political gathering The Edo Progressives Movement (EPM), a faction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to the beleaguered National…