The Federal Government on Friday received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine. This was delivered today by the Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, during a visit to the ministry in Abuja. It will be recalled that Russia was the first country to approve a vaccine offering “sustainable immunity”…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike starting from September 7. The doctors are demanding from the Federal Government the implementation of residency funding, COVID-19 allowance, hazard allowance as well as the outstanding salary shortfall of 2014, 2015, and 2016. In a statement released and signed by the…
The Federal Government has released the list of 14 airlines granted approval to commence international flights in Nigeria from tomorrow. Speaking at a briefing of the Presidential Task-Force on Thursday, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, confirmed the September 5 date for the resumption of foreign flights. He also stated that Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
By Obinna Akukwe I want to commend the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and the detectives who through the mighty hand of God arrested the killers and rapists of Uwaila, murdered in Redeemed Christian Church of God, Benin City. I have written in the earlier article that it is a disgrace to Christendom and…
The Brazilian Football Federation has announced on Wednesday that the women’s soccer team will receive the same pay as their male counterparts. The federations’ president, Rogerio Caboclo said “Since March of this year, CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between men’s and women’s football.” “That is, the players…
The Lagos State Government in its efforts to enhance the response time to fire incidents in the state has announced its intention to build 3 new stations in different parts of the metropolis. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Jimoh Yusuf during a ceremony…
The Federal Government has said it is very mindful of the challenges of high food prices faced by Nigerians. It has attributed this hike to the exploitative behaviour of middlemen who have prioritised profits over availability. In a statement by the Presidency on Thursday, The President stated that the government is already engaging with food…
Nigerians will have to brace up for an increase in the price of petrol as the Federal Government has adjusted the price of the commodity. This is based on a new pricing template as the Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) informed the public that government has raised the pump price of petrol to N151.56…
Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is officially Hollywood’s latest billionaire, according to Forbes’, the magazine known for keeping track of celebrities’ net worth. The media publication announced on Tuesday that the long-time filmmaker Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire, joining the elite club which boasts of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. He…
Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. The half year result reflects GTBank’s leading position as one of the best managed financial institutions in Africa. The Bank’s loan book grew by 8.1% from ₦1.502trillion recorded as at…