COVID-19: Pope Warns Against Vaccine Priority For Rich
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine. In remarks during his weekly public audience, Francis said: ”the pandemic is…
FIFA Cancels Next Round Of Internationals Outside Europe
FIFA on Tuesday announced international matches will only be played in Europe in the window that opens at the end of August to reduce travel for players. FIFA said in…
Africa Records Over 25,000 COVID-19 Deaths – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo says there are over 25,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African continent. The UN health agency gave the update…
Colombian Ex-President Resigns As Senator After House Arrest
Colombian ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who is being held under house arrest accused of fraud and witness tampering, announced on Tuesday he is resigning as a senator. In a letter to…
2021 Budget: FG To Service N3.1tr For Debt
By Olamilekan Alani About N3.124 trillion will go into debt servicing next year, according to a Budget Call Circular released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The debt…
UN-Led COVID-19 Vaccine Research Drive Lacks Billions Of Dollars – WHO
A UN-led initiative to speed up the development of COVID-19 vaccines and medications is facing a massive funding gap, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The project, known as…
Buhari Chairs FEC Virtual Meeting
By Stephen Godonu A meeting of the Federal Executive Council is ongoing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. president Muhmmadu Buhari is presiding over the meeting from the Council Chamber while…
Mali: Soldiers Explain President’s Removal, Reveals Next Action
By Our Reporter Malian soldiers who carried out the coup that led to the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita have explained their action. Keita resigned and dissolved parliament as…
Buhari, Jonathan Meet Over Mali Coup
By Olamilekan Alani President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Goodluck Jonathan, at the State House, Abuja. Jonathan is the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the Republic…
COVID-19: NIPRD To Grow 5,000 Hectres Medicinal Plants In Kwara
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) says it has applied for 5,000 hectares of land to grow medicinal plants, roots and leaves that are local to Kwara…
