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Ghana’s president: Taking coronavirus vaccine will not alter your DNA
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo urged citizens of the West African state on Sunday to ignore conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus vaccines ahead of the launch of its nationwide inoculation campaign against the virus on Tuesday.
NDLEA boss urges Nigerians to take ownership of war against drug abuse
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has urged Nigerians to take ownership of the renewed fight against the menace of drug abuse in the country.
Gunmen attack bullion van in Delta
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a bullion van at Ubulu-Okiti along the Benin/Asaba expressway, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State with one lady feared dead.
Kano government empowers 60 beggars as ban on street begging takes effect
The Kano state government has empowered no fewer than 60 women and youths with different entrepreneurial skills, following the ban on street begging in the state, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Zahra’u Muhammad-Umar, has said.
China to donate 100 000 doses of coronavirus vaccines to Namibia
China, aiming to cultivate goodwill through so-called vaccine diplomacy, has already donated vaccines to a number of African nations as they struggle to obtain doses, including Zimbabwe and Congo Republic.
Ex-Army chief Azubuike Ihejirika joins APC
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), yesterday formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
APC governors hail Aisha Buhari at 50
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has commended Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, for her contributions to governance.
Police repel bank robbery attempt in Delta
An attempt by suspected armed robbers to attack a new generation bank along the Market Road in Ughelli, Delta State, yesterday, was foiled.
Flavour: I was a virgin until 24
”Flavour was a virgin till 24…I’m telling you. Remember I told you about the man that took me in, that I served. There was no television, no woman, no alcohol,” he said.
Police arrest four OPC members for ‘murder’ in Lagos
The Bariga Police Division of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested four members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) for allegedly beating up and stabbing one Tochukwu Chidi to death.
OPC members ‘beat’ man to death in Lagos
The police in Lagos said they have arrested four members of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) for “beating and stabbing” a man to death in Lagos.
Valentine: Mike Bamiloye warns against premarital sex
Nigerian evangelist and founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye, has warned against sexual act outside of marriage which he described as a blood covenant with the devil.
Cross River governor asks new Head of Service to flush out ghost workers
Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade on Tuesday charged the new Head of Service, Mrs Geraldine Akpet-Ekanem to flush out ghost workers from the system.
NAFDAC seals factory for ‘revalidating’ expired products
In a bid to rid the country of unwholesome foods and other consumables as well as safeguard the health of the Nigerian populace, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a food manufacturing company over alleged revalidation of expired curry and thyme spices.
President Buhari condoles with Daura monarch, community over matriarch’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep condolences and sympathy over the demise of Hajiya Mairo Sa’idu Daura, wife of the Emir’s late older brother and a respected lady who worked for the welfare of the community.
Mobs set ablaze ‘robber’ in Yola
A suspected member of a criminal gang known as ‘Shila Boys’ in Jimeta, was burnt to death by angry mobs for allegedly robbing and stabbing a lady, in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
South African women turn to guns to fight rape, murder scourge
For the dozens of women training at a shooting range near Johannesburg, learning how to use a gun has become a means of protection in a country where a woman is murdered every three hours.
NAFDAC shuts factory for revalidating expired curry, thyme
A statement signed by the Resident Media Consultant to NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola, said the company was shut following a tip-off by operatives of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of NAFDAC, who swooped on the main warehouse and factory located at Petu Village, Cele 2, Bus Stop Off Ibeju-Lekki, and No. 23, Tunji Lekki, Bello Street, Penuncular Stream 2, Lekki, Lagos respectively.
Sex scandal: Apostle Suleman denies threatening accuser, says audio tape was doctored
Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder of Omega Fire Ministry, has debunked contents of the viral audio recording released by Mike Davids as evidence that he was threatening him. Davids, a former pastor in the church, sued Suleman for N2bn for destroying his marriage.
Sex scandal: Apostle Suleman sues accuser for N5 billion, threatens to ‘make him disappear’
The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has not only sued a former Pastor at his church, Mike Davids, to the tune of N5bn for libel, he also allegedly threatened to ‘make him disappear.’
Bauchi governor: I almost lost my job as FCT minister over Baze university
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has revealed that he almost lost his job as FCT minister, under President Goodluck Jonathan, for allocating a piece of land to Yusuf Ahmed, the founder of Baze university, in Abuja.
Imo North bye-election: Supreme Court dismisses Ifeanyi Ararume’s appeal
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, filed to set-aside a Court of Appeal judgement that sacked him as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Imo North Senatorial by-election that held on December 5, 2020.
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Fire razes over 15 shops in Edo market
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Britain premier says optimistic about fully reopening in June
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that he was very optimistic that all COVID-19 restrictions in England would end on June 21, and added that the government would hold a review into the use of vaccine certificates.
Nasarawa government threatens shutdown of Lafia market over filthy environment
The Nasarawa State Government has given the management of Lafia modern market seven days ultimatum to clear the filth in market or face shutdown.
18 killed as dozens of bandits neutralised in Kaduna
Kaduna state government has said security agencies have reported a sequence of attacks by armed bandits on soft targets in Igabi and Chikun local government areas killing 18 residents.