Relief

The new director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ifedayo Adetifa, has formally taken over from his predecessor, Chikwe Ihekweazu.

Ifedayo Adetifa officially takes over as new NCDC boss

24 hours ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pleaded with residents of the state to adhere strictly with the COVID-19 protocol, as the third wave of the pandemic is already raging in the country.

Lagos governor’s wife urges responders to collaborate with locals during disasters

6 days ago

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Sunday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said in a statement. Power outages in Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, are common, but a system collapse is unusual.

Four FCT villages connected to national grid after years of darkness

1 week ago

The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has admonished the President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Sunday Asefon not to betray the confidence reposed in him by the entire students’ body.

Governor Fayemi: We’ve delivered on electoral promises despite financial challenges

1 week ago

FILE PHOTO - A person walks past the Bank of England in the City of London financial district, in London, Britain, June 11, 2021. REUTERS-Henry Nicholls-File Photo

London’s finance district, steeped in slavery, confronts its past

2 weeks ago

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has visited the widow and children of the former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Barnabas Bala.

Plateau governor applauds President Buhari over relief materials to victims of violent attacks

2 weeks ago

As total coronavirus infections in Nigeria hit 24,077, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has warned against abandoning face masks in favour of face shields.

Nigeria records 74 new coronavirus infections

2 weeks ago

Thomas Tuchel warned Timo Werner he must keep improving after the Chelsea striker’s first Premier League goal since April helped seal a 3-1 win against 10-man Southampton on Saturday.

Chelsea boss urges Timo Werner to keep improving

2 weeks ago

Mauritius fully opened its doors to international visitors on Friday, hoping to rebuild its vital tourism industry after long months of isolation because of the Covid pandemic.

Mauritius reopens to foreign visitors after coronavirus shutdown

3 weeks ago

National Emergency Management Agency NEMA

Flood: NEMA distributes relief farm materials to 1,331 farmers in Ondo

3 weeks ago

World Bank head sees situation in Sudan improving, urges patience

3 weeks ago

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that efforts would be intensified to secure all parts of the country within the next two months.

Niger: Senate seeks N300 billion intervention for deplorable federal roads

3 weeks ago

Appeal court fixes date to hear Ikorodu kingship tussle

3 weeks ago

The Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has warned residents of Bauchi state to adhere strictly to protocols of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for Coronavirus, saying that the pandemic is not yet over.

Nigeria records 210 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

3 weeks ago

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, disclosed that the ongoing Agro-Cargo Airport located at Ilishan-Remo will be ready for commissioning by the end of the year 2022.

Ogun moves to enhance livelihood of children with special needs

4 weeks ago