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Nigeria, 25 other countries to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments
Nigeria and 25 other countries in Africa and Asia are to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments supported by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
Surge in nomination fees for Zambia’s 2021 general elections receive mixed reactions
The decision by Zambia‘s electoral body to increase nomination fees for next year’s general elections has received mixed reactions from stakeholders.
Coronavirus in Africa: 285,914 cases; 7,683 deaths; 132,650 recoveries
There are now more than over 280,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic.
Africa’s wild polio-free status to be determined in August
Africa’s wild polio-free status is set to be determined in August by the Independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region, the UN health agency has said.
Mikel Agu: I was not short of offers despite missing the World Cup
Nigeria midfielder Mikel Agu says missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was a big blow for him, but he regretted his underwhelming performance in the qualifying game against Zambia.
Zambian health minister tests positive for coronavirus
Zambia’s Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya tested positive for the new coronavirus Tuesday as the country’s confirmed cases surpassed the 1,000 mark.
Brown Ideye: I almost quit International football after missing out on 2014 World Cup...
Former West Brom forward Brown Ideye revealed he almost quit the national team after his exclusion from the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
Herve Renard apologies for omitting Hakim Ziyech in African select XI
Former Morocco coach Herve Renard has apologised for leaving out the name of Hakim Ziyech in a select XI of the best African players he has managed.
Senate moves to ensure food security to avert emergency crises
The Senate on Tuesday commenced legislative work on a critical bill to ensure food security for Nigeria with the establishment of the Food Reserve Agency to avert any form of emergency food crises in the future.
Sunday Oliseh: I started funding Nigeria national team in 1996
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has opened up on his experience with the Super Eagles which spanned nine years.
Alex Iwobi reveals happiest moments of his career in national team shirt
Iwobi scored the winning goal against Zambia to help Nigeria qualify 2the FIFA World Cup for the sixth time, two years after switching allegiance to the West African Nation.
AU, Madagascar to test herbal coronavirus ‘remedy’
The move comes as more than five African countries continue to receive supplies of the remedy despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning about its use.
Amaju Pinnick: NFF preparing Joseph Yobo as future Super Eagles’ coach
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has stated the body is preparing Joseph Yobo as a future Super Eagles manager.
Ola Aina: England was never going to give me a chance
Torino wing-back Ola Aina has defended his decision of choosing Nigeria over England for his international career.
Ghana overtakes Nigeria as coronavirus death toll hits 2,223 in Africa
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that there are now 60,657 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 53 countries across Africa.
Ghana tops coronavirus cases in West Africa after easing lockdown
According to data obtained from the World Health Organisation, no fewer than 4,012 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ghana.
John Coates: Tokyo Olympics could be ‘greatest ever’
Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis.
Nigeria among top five countries in Africa with most coronavirus cases, deaths
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has said that the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 54,027 in the past 24 hours in 53 countries across the continent.
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Afe Babalola: WASSCE cancellation may breed frustration, criminality
Legal luminary and the founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola, said on Tuesday that cancellation of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination by the Nigerian authorities was capable of breeding frustration and promoting criminality among the 1.5 million who registered for it.
Senator Lawan: National Assembly will engage security agencies to upscale efforts to prevent killings
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will engage security agencies in the country with a view to upscaling operations in hot-spot areas to avert the killings of residents of Kaduna South senatorial district.
Senate passes criminal code bill, maintains gender neutrality for rape, sexual offences
The Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 2004.
NGO distributes palliatives to over 3,000 people in Osogb
An NGO, Osogbo Affairs Forum (OSAF), has distributed food items to over 3,000 vulnerable people across seven major communities in Osogbo, to ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Niger hospital lauds South Korean coronavirus support
The Medical Director, Minna General Hospital, Dr Ma’Ali Isah, has lauded the South Korean government’s support to the Niger state government towards containing Coronavirus spread in the state.
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Ibrahim Magu probe: Nobody is above scrutiny – Presidency
The presidency on Tuesday declared that the ongoing probe of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is an affirmation that nobody under the present administration is above scrutiny.
NIDCOM: Hushpuppi’s ‘fraud, show-off’ has dented Nigeria’s image
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has lamented the effect of cyber crime on the image of Nigeria.
Henry Onyekuru wants future Premier League move
Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru says he wants to play in the English Premier League at some point in his career.
Two robbery suspects killed in Yenagoa
The police anti-robbery squad in Bayelsa State has killed two suspected armed robbers in Yenagoa, the state capital.
Leader of One Million Boys shot dead in Ibadan
A leader of a notorious gang, Biola Ebila, who was on the wanted list of the Oyo State Police Command, has been killed in Ibadan after a reported gun duel between him and a rival gang.