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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
Bishop Tunde Bakare advises FG on Restructuring
Founding Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has called on the Nigerian government to set up a Presidential Commission with a 10-year mandate towards actualising Nigeria’s restructuring. The
TSTv launches Service, gets 3 Years Tax Relief from FG.
The Federal Government has granted a 3-year tax relief to the newly inaugurated Pay TV operator in the country, TStv Africa, as well as tax-freeTSTV dividends to all investors in
Nigeria @57: Full text of President Buhari’s Speech
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 addressed Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s 57th Independence Anniversary. The president spoke on diverse issues of heating core national importance like
Google introduce five more products
Lagos – Google has announced introduction of five additional products that would enable internet users to access information with ease. Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone
Buhari Observes Special Jumat Prayers For Independence Celebrations
Special prayers were offered yesterday at the presidential Villa mosque during the weekly Jumat prayers in commemoration of the 57th Independence Celebration. The Chief Imam, Abdulwahid Abubakar who led the
Stampede at Mumbai Railway Station Kills at Least 22 and more
NEW DELHI — Commuters stampeded on a narrow, crowded railway station overpass in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, during the morning rush hour on Friday, leaving at least 22 suffocated or
FG is committed to Complete 2nd Niger Bridge – Prof. Osinbajo
The Federal Government is committed to the completion of ongoing projects in the South East including the second Niger bridge, East West road and others, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has
We have Relocated some Flood Victims in the state – Imo Government
Government has described as unfortunate the flood disaster that ravaged the state last Thursday saying it has assessed the magnitude of the devastation and has relocated some of the victims.
Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for the first time
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced that women will be allowed to drive for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom next summer, fulfilling a key demand of women’s rights activists
Organisers of Mexico’s “Mr. Model Tabasco 2017” cancel contest over Facial Looks.
The organisers of popular Mexico’s “Mr. Model Tabasco 2017” were forced to cancel the contest after it failed to find at least a single handsome man who met the ‘physical
RACISM: British Airways Sacks Hostess who insulted Nigerian Passengers
British Airways has sacked the hostess who recorded a racist video in which she was seen ranting and insulting Nigerian passengers, MailOnline has reported. Joanne Wickenden, 23-years-old, sparked outrage after
AVIATION: Dubai Makes History, Launches First Ever Self-flying Taxi Without a Pilot (Photos)
Dubai made aviation history on Monday afternoon with the first “ proof of concept flight” of its new two-seater, self-flying taxi in an aerial test in Jumeirah Beach Resisdence area,
Nigerians deserve to know Buhari’s health status –Ex-UN spokesman
A former spokesman, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Eduardo Cue, has said Nigerians deserve to know President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status Cue, who was in the country to conduct
Biafra: By Supporting us, you have earned ‘an enduring legacy which cannot be erased in history ’- IPOB to Yorubas
Impressed by its publicly expressed position against Operation Python Dance II in the South-East, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group and other Yoruba
Biafra: Igbos are their own worst enemies – Senator Girei
An All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Senator Abubakar Girei, has said Igbos are naive and the worst enemies of themselves. The ex-lawmaker, who represented Adamawa Central in the Senate, between
The Call,Bill to Scrap NGO is Anti-Democracy – Group cries out.
BY PETER DURU, Makurdi The Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, a justice reform and human rights organisation, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to shun the proposed Non-Governmental Organisation,
Fani-Kayode mocks Buhari after US Government declared IPOB not terrorist organization
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has mocked the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, after the US Government stated that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not a terrorist organization.
Biafra: US Government says IPOB not terrorist organization
The United States Government has said it does not categorize the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. In a correspondence with Sunday Punch, the spokesman for the
“I Will Never Quit Acting For Politics” – Yul Edochie assures fans
In a recent interview with ‘Inside Nollywood’ the veteran actor turn politician Yul Edochie made it clear to his fans and followers that he will not quit acting for his governorship and political
Why We Stopped Thisday, Vanguard Correspondents From Covering Okorocha’s Activities- Governor’s Aide
The Chief Press Secretary to Imo State Governor, Mr, Sam Onwuemedo has denied reports in the print and social media that Vanguard and Thisday Correspondents in Imo State, Chidi Nkwopara and Amby
