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Adamawa governor signs executive order for house-to-house search for looted items
Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has signed an Executive Order authorizing a house-to-house search for items looted from public and private warehouses.
Nigeria records 417 new coronavirus cases, total infections jump to 49,485
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 417 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,485.
23 directors to resit exam for four permanent secretaries positions
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved that re-sit examination be conducted for 23 directors in the federal civil service with a view to appointing four among them as permanent secretaries.
Facebook removes Donald Trump post for violating coronavirus misinformation rules
Facebook on Wednesday took down a post by U.S. President Donald Trump, which the company said violated its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus.
Kano records 238 active coronavirus cases
Kano State has recorded 238 COVID-19 active cases sequel to the confirmation of 16 new infections, the state Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
DHQ: Troops neutralise top Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, several others
The Defence Headquaters, DHQ, on Sunday said that in the renewed Operations to end insurgents activities in the country, the Troops have again killed top Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province – BH/ISWAP, members in the North East region of the country.
Google highlights YouTube channels for e-learning
Google on Friday, highlighted five YouTube channels for e-learning with schools in Nigeria closed, due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
23 countries seek access to Apple and Google’s contact tracing technology
Authorities in 23 countries across five continents have sought access to contact tracing technology from Apple and Alphabet’s Google, the companies announced on Wednesday as they released the initial version of their system.
China to give WHO $30 million more after US freezes funds
China announced Thursday it will give another $30 million to the World Health Organization to help in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, days after Washington said it would freeze funding.
Lockdown: Kwara residents struggle to restock within four hours
Residents of Ilorin, the Kwara capital, on Monday, trooped out in numbers and congested the city as they try to accomplish lots of activities at the same time within the stipulated four hours given by the State Government.
Sin, arrogance, disobedience to God are responsible for coronavirus – CAN president
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Dr Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle on Sunday said arrogance of humans against God and constituted authority, sin and all sorts of wickedness are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that defies human solution but God has provisions for its cure.
2020 UTME: JAMB shuts portal, announces new means of checking result
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday urged candidates to check results using their telephone numbers because its portal has been shut down.
Why I chose to get married on Christmas day – bride
A newly wedded bride, Mrs Abiola Akinremi, has said that she chose to get married on Christmas day, so she could easily remember her wedding anniversary date.
400 million Facebook users’ phone numbers exposed online
Phone numbers linked to more than 400 million Facebook accounts were listed online in the latest privacy lapse for the social media giant, US media reported Wednesday.
EU, other foreign observers condemn military’s involvement in elections
“INEC did not provide sufficient information on these cancelations, the specific reasons for them, and the precise local government areas affected. This undermines public confidence in the process.”
William Kumuyi: Clerics giving unfulfilled New Year prophecies are false prophets
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has said clerics making new year prophecies which are unfulfilled are mere false prophets.
Cameroon polls close, vote counting begins in key election
Polls closed in Cameroon on Sunday evening and vote counting began in an election that will likely see Africa's oldest leader win another term amid fighting and threats from separatists that prevented residents in English-speaking regions from voting.
Tithing today is a scam
They have tried to muddy the waters by deriding Daddy Freeze’s assertion that in biblical times, it was scriptural to eat your tithe in the house of God and wash it down with a glass of beer. They also hastened to intimidate Christians by insisting if they don’t tithe, they would be cursed.
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Ondo governor approves second term inauguration committee
Ahead of his inauguration for the second term in office, Ondo State governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Friday approved the setting up of a 25-member committee.
#EndSARS: Lagos government directs MDAs to forward list of destroyed properties
Sequel to the recent unrest in Lagos State which resulted in wanton destruction to some government properties, items, and valuables, the state government on Friday directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to send the list of all affected properties, items and other valuables in their domain.
Liberia launches new national carrier ‘Lone Star Air’
Liberian President George Weah on Friday inaugurated a new national carrier for the West African country, named Lone Star Air, about 30 years after the country’s previous airline went bust.
Africa CDC warns of possible second wave of virus infection
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday urged the African continent to brace itself for possible second wave COVID-19 infections.
UN lauds Nigeria for implementing programmes on women
The United Nations (UN) has commended the Federal Government on the implementation of its (UN) Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 programmes on women, peace and security in Nigeria.
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Super Eagles goalkeeper makes first competitive appearance after after 380 days
Francis Uzoho returned to action for APOEL Nicosia for the first time in over a year and kept a clean sheet.
Mike Pence to keep campaigning after chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence’s chief of staff has tested positive for coronavirus but Pence plans to continue campaign travel, officials said.
Ebonyi couple arrested for torturing girl over N10 sweet
It was gathered that the girl was tied and made to face the scorching sun for taking the sweet said to have been kept for the about two-year-old child of the couple.
President Buhari launches 2021 armed forces emblem fund
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, presided over the launch of the emblem appeal fund for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
Governor Oyetola tells Okada riders to register or stop operating in Osun
Osun State Government has given commercial motorcyclists popularly referred to as Okada two weeks ultimatum to register their members or risk suspension of their operations.