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Disregard ‘Monkeypox Vaccination’ Rumors – Army
The Nigerian Army has urged the public to disregard rumours circulating on social media that its free medical outreach, especially in the South-East, was aimed at de-populating the zone. Col.
MonkeyPox: Imo Governor Clears Rumour of fake Immunization, calls for Calm in the State
Imo State government has cautioned its citizenry on hate speeches and rumors aimed at causing fear and disaffection. This is due to the backdrop of the chaos it created in most schools
WHO Condemns Rumours over Army Immunization Programme
The World Health Organisation and Government says its attention has been drawn to the rumour going rounds in the news and social media by suspected IPOB members and opposition parties
Problems of Owerri-Aba and Owerri,Port-Harcourt roads to be over soon -Rochas Okorocha
Meanwhile, Governor Rocahas Okorocha said the Owerri/Aba road and Owerri/Port-Harcourt road that have become death–traps for users would now be fixed without delay, disclosing that the Minister of Works, Housing
Tricycles, Buses banned in Owerri except TAXIMO -Govt directs
The Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has directed that with effect from tomorrow- 12th October, 2017 all operations and operators of tricycles, old municipal taxi cabs, small and big buses, should
FG given 15 days Ultimatum to halt Airport Concessions
The Federal Government have been given 15 days ultimatum by three aviation unions to halt its planned concession of the four viable airports in the country. The unions, which gave
Another Nigerian Dies In South African Police Raid
A 25-year old Nigerian has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg, South Africa. Ibrahim Badmus was killed on Tuesday, barely one week after 35-year-old Jelili Omoyele
FG To Introduce Tourism In School Curriculum
The Federal Government has revealed that schools in Nigeria will soon be teaching tourism as a subject. Mrs Patricia Narai, Deputy Director, Domestic Tourism in the Federal Ministry of
MonkeyPox cases now recorded in Lagos, Six other states -NCDC
The states affected include Bayelsa, Rivers, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Ogun and Cross River. Confirming the latest development in a statement, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,
Morocco set to test ‘Fastest Train in Africa’
Rabat, Morocco | AFP | Engineers in Morocco are preparing to test the Arab world’s first high-speed railway this week with trains reaching 320 kilometres (200 miles) per hour, the
MonkeyPox: Two Suspected Cases recorded in Lagos -Health Commissioner
Two suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in Lagos State and are currently being investigated, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris has said. Dr Idris told journalists at
Governors of South-East, South-South hypes One Nigeria, condemns marginalization and quit notices
Governors of the South East and South South Geo-political zones of Nigeria have in a joint meeting held in Imo Government House, Owerri warned that they would not tolerate, again,
Bush Meat is Still Safe – Die Hard Dealers, Patronizers defy warnings
Some consumers of bush meat in Bayelsa said on Sunday that they were not worried by the outbreak of monkeypox a viral disease transmitted from wild animals to humans. The
Nigeria Senate holds Roundtable Session on Youth Unemployment and Development tomorrow.
As the saying goes that every responsible government is known for its rapid responsiveness to the plight of the people it governs, the Nigeria Senate through its leadership has shown strong
Governor Rochas Okorocha hosts South-East & South-South Governors in Owerri
Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha will play host to South-East and South-South governors in Owerri, under the aegis of the South-East and South-South Governors’ Forum. The governors will arrive
President Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles on their 1-0 victory against Zambia
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory Saturday over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The President, who
ooni of Ife renames IPOB to IPOBN in spirit of one Nigeria.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has renamed the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as Indigenous People of Brighter Nigeria (IPOBN), saying the youths that constitute the membership of
FG to commence Agric job creation programme for 360,000 youths across the country soon.
The Federal Government has commenced steps to ensure quick commencement of the Federal Government’s agricultural initiative to provide jobs for 360,000 youths nationwide, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr
Biafra: Only the truth can set us free, Nigeria Is Negotiable – Bishop Kukah Explodes
Bishop Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed anguish over what he perceived as injustice and lopsided style of leadership of the President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Bishop
10-Man Robbery Gang arrested by Lagos State Police Rapid Response Squad
The Rapid Response Squad in Lagos arrested a 10-member robbery gang who operated in Lagos and sold their stolen vehicles to a dealer in Onitsha The gang, comprising of their
Monkeypox outbreak hits Nigeria
A NEW virus suspected to be Monkeypox has hit Nigeria as an 11 year old boy patient infected with the virus was presented at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Yenago in Bayelsa State.
Buhari nominates Aishah Ahmad as new CBN Deputy Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of Mrs Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Mrs Ahmad is expected
Governor Okorocha Commends Teachers
As teachers in the state joined their colleagues all over the world to celebrate their day, the Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has commended them for their commitment and avowed patriotism
See How iPhone Saved a Woman’s Life During Las Vegas Massacre
According to a Metro UK report, an American woman has revealed that her life was saved by her pink iPhone which stopped a bullet during the Las Vegas massacre on
Oily Fight: Kachikwu drags Baru to Buhari over allegations of corruption and insubordination
Kachikwu, minister of state for petroleum resources, has written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged insubordination of Maikanti Baru, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum
