NAFDAC Investigates Cause Of Severe Vomiting, Bloody Urine Among Kano Residents
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control says it is investigating cause of severe vomiting and blood-in-urine presented by Kano residents who manifested the symptoms after consuming suspected…
France Suspends Astrazeneca Covid Jabs
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was suspending the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, pending a review of its safety by the European Medicines Agency. “The decision…
Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate Hits 33.3% – NBS
Nigeria’s unemployment rate hit a new record high at 33.3 per cent in fourth quarter (Q4) 2020 from 27.1 recorded in second quarter (Q2) 2020. According to Q4 unemployment report…
Troops Neutralise 41 Terrorists, Rescue 60 Captives
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 41 terrorists and rescued 60 captives comprising of elderly women and children in Gamboru, Borno State. The troops also…
Okonjo-Iweala Visits Buhari In Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the State House in Abuja on Monday. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance in Nigeria,…
Kidnapping: Atiku Ask FG To Declare State Of Emergency In The Educational Sector
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised against payment of ransom to kidnappers in Nigeria, as he urged government to declare a state of emergency in the education sector. Mr…
We’ve Not Appointed New Leader, Says Tijjaniyya Sect
The Dhariqa Tijjaniyya, an Islamic sect, has denied appointing the former Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, as its leader in Nigeria. Sheikh Mahi Nyass, the Grand World Leader…
Biafra: You’re A Joker, FG Replies Asari Dokubo
The Federal Government has described the reported formation of Biafra Customary Government by Asari Dokubo as a “theatre of the absurd by a joker seeking attention’’. Speaking with the News…
Di Maria, Marquinhos’ Homes Robbed During PSG, Nantes Match
Paris Saint-Germain forward Angel Di Maria was the victim of a burglary during Sunday’s loss to Nantes, while robbers also targeted the family home of captain Marquinhos, the latest in…
Troops Foil Another Kidnap Attempt On Pupils In Kaduna
Another set of 307 students in Kaduna State would have become the latest victims of bandits/kidnappers if not for the quick intervention of security operatives. The bandits stormed the Government…
