Olu Of Warri, Ikenwoli Emiko Is Dead
By Lukman Amusa Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri, is dead. The Olu is suspected to have died of COVID-19 complications on Monday. He was 65. The monarch was said…
Alleged Coup: Russia, Rwanda Deploy Troops In Central African Republic
The Central African Republic said Monday that Russia and Rwanda had sent hundreds of troops after an alleged coup bid ahead of this week’s presidential and parliamentary polls. “Russia has…
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Suspends International Flights Over New Strain
The Saudi Arabian authorities have suspended international flights for a week over a new strain of COVID-19. Many countries have recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, a development which has…
NIN: Large Crowds Gather at NIMC Offices in Lagos, Flout COVID-19 Protocol
Large crowds gathered at the offices of the National Identity Management Commission in Lagos on Monday in a bid to register and obtain the National Identity Number. The development comes…
Yahaya Bello Gives Reason Why Buhari Is Still Battling Against Insecurity
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state,says some “selfish” politicians are frustrating the war against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed Onogwu, chief press secretary to the governor, quoted Bello as…
Breaking: Cross River Commissioner of Police is Dead
The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh, is dead. He died on Friday morning at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital allegedly of COVID-19-related ailment. The Chief Medical…
Another Governor, Tests Positive For COVID-19
By Olamilekan Alani Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has tested positive for COVID-19 after a test carried on him and members of his family. The governor’s Director of Press…
Oil prices Surge Above $50 As US Stockpiles Shrink
Oil prices extend its gains Thursday morning to a nine-month high at $51.06 after United States (US) crude stockpiles declined more than expected and lawmakers edged closer toward a new…
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,…
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…
