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Eid-el-Fitri: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday – May 25 and 26, as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, Signs New Deal
German coach Gernot Rohr has extended his tenure as Super Eagles manager after signing a new deal on Thursday. Rohr agreed to a two and a half year contract extension with
COVID-19: Nigeria Heading Towards Economic Recession- Finance Minister
The Finance minister, Zainab Ahmed, said the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices are impacting negatively on the federation’s revenues and foreign exchange earnings. The Minister made this known after the
Trump Urges Quicker US Reopening From Virus Lockdown
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed for a broader reopening of the United States as coronavirus-related job losses mounted, while parts of Europe embraced post-lockdown life. With summer approaching on
Sons of Murdered Saudi Journalist Khashoggi ‘Forgive’ Killers
The sons of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Friday they “forgive” the killers of their father, a move analysts said effectively grants clemency to five convicts on death row.
Fully-Loaded Passenger Plane Crashes In Pakistan
A Pakistani passenger plane with nearly 100 people on board crashed into a residential area of the southern city of Karachi on Friday. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was
CAN Felicitates With Muslims At Sallah
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it is rejoicing with, and congratulating the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, Head of Jama’atul
Ramadan: Buhari Bars Politicians, Others From Paying Homage
President Muhammadu Buhari has barred political leaders, government officials from paying homage during the Eid-El-Fitr celebration. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and
INC Issues 21-Days Quit Notice to Suspected Terrorists, Invaders to Vacate Southern Nigeria
ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. A frontline Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Igbo National Council, INC has decried the influx of foreigners into the Southern part of Nigeria with unclear definition of mission,
VIVIAN OTTIH: Between the Civil Service Rule And Union Activism
By Chinedu Max Egere I was confronted with a question by a curious notable chief in Imo. A simple but direct question that can attract a complex answer. Here he
Gospel Audio: Popular OAP E-Berry Win Hearts with New Release Entitled “My Lover”
In a life full of uncertainties and chaos, it is obvious that we need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in His fullness upon all flesh as promised, to
COVID-19: “Disregard Rumour of Vaccines, Immunize Your Children, Wards Against Measles” –UNICEF, NOA Urges Mothers
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and NOA has urged mothers and health care givers in Imo to continue immunising children against measles and other child-killer disesaes amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Osinbajo chairs first Virtual NEC meeting
The National Economic Council meeting is currently holding its monthly session chaired by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja. This is the fourth meeting between the
‘Insensitive’ Japan Olympic Coronavirus Logo Pulled After Row
A satirical mock-up depicting the Tokyo Olympics logo as the new coronavirus has been pulled after Olympic organisers branded it “insensitive” and said it infringed copyright. The design combines the
Huawei’s Ambitions Stands Firm Despite US Pressure
AFP / NOEL CELIS Huawei’s growing ‘European village’ in houses 25,000 staff and has several train stations named after European cities such as Paris and Bologna Construction cranes at Huawei’s
WHO Reports Record Virus Cases as Trump Proposes Face-to-Face G7 Summit
The World Health Organization on Wednesday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, as US President Donald Trump proposed hosting world leaders for the annual G7 summit as a
Study: Monkeys Develop Virus Immunity After Infection, Vaccine
Two studies on monkeys published on Wednesday offer hope that humans can develop protective immunity to the novel coronavirus. The studies, published in the journal Science, looked at a prototype
Big Brother Naija Debuts Season 5 of Reality TV Show
The journey to the fifth edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show has started. Organisers of the show took to its Twitter handle to announce the commencement
Japan Newborn, First To Get Liver Stem Cells Globally
Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world first that could provide new treatment options for infants. The
Korean Football Club Get Record Fine Over Sex Dolls in Stands
South Korea’s FC Seoul were fined a record 100 million won ($81,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors, with K-League officials saying
NBA To Issue Guidelines Around June 1 on Recalling Players
NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players in anticipation of resuming the coronavirus-disrupted season, ESPN reported Wednesday. The
SCIN Launches Awareness, Advocacy Campaign Against Coronavirus …seeks support from individuals, corporate entities
Ikenna Orioha, Owerri. South -East Coronavirus Intervention Network, SCIN, has launched awareness and advocacy campaign to sensitize the people of South- East on measures to prevent Coronavirus Pandemic which is
Group Sensitizes Youths, Women on Hygiene Against Coronavirus Pandemic
By Chika Uju Group known as Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization, WEWE, one of the Community Sensitization Organisations, CSOs, which is funded by USAID to implement Effective Water Sanitation and
Imo State Bloggers Holds Webinar on Covid19 Misinformation May 21
Members of Imo State Bloggers Association (ISBA) are warming up for a Webinar to enlighten bloggers, social media influencers and other members of the public on the dangers of misinformation
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines For Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief
