Ghana Postpones Former President Rawlings’ Funeral
Ghana on Thursday postponed the funeral of its charismatic former president Jerry Rawlings, saying the delay was due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Rawlings, who died on November 12 at the age…
BREAKING: Physically Challenged Persons Protest Neglect, Invade National Assembly Complex
Scores of physically challenged persons from the Niger Delta region are on rampage at the National Assembly. They besieged the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday morning to protest…
Tanzania Goes For Local Herbs Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import COVID-19 vaccines, instead of pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper,…
Supreme Court Announces Date For Judgment Of Ex-Gov Dariye’s Appeal
By Olamilekan Alani The Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for March 12 next year in the appeal by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye. The court chose the date…
France’s Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week. “The president tested positive for Covid-19…
Diaspora Remittances: CBN Threatens To Sanction Operators Paying Local Currency
By Our Business Editor The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned operators against paying recipients of diaspora remittances in local currency. It warned that violators could lose their operational licences…
Just In: Lagos Orders Public, Private Schools To Vacate Friday
By Stephen Godonu The Lagos State Government has asked public and private schools in the state to vacate on Friday. This was contained in a statement, on Thursday, titled LASG…
FG lists NIN enrolment centres nationwide
The Federal Government has approved 173 centres and 30 state government institutions for the National Identity Number enrollment across Nigeria. This was contained in a public notice on the website…
Iniesta Out for Four Months After Operation
Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta broke a bone in his leg while playing for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in the Asian Champions League and will be out for four months,…
‘Herbalist Defrauded South Korean of N30m To Buy Properties In Kwara’
The trial of a herbalist, Alfa Jamiu Isiaka, who allegedly defrauded a South Korean Keun Sig Kim a sum of 30 million has resumed at an Ilorin, Kwara state High…
