![Chile has become the first Latin American country to ban the distribution of plastic bags across all shops. Environment Minister Carolina Schmidt said the final piece of legislation banning the bags would be implemented, La Tercera newspaper reported on Monday, citing the minister. After the initial laws on plastic bags came into force in August […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chile.jpg "Chileans say goodbye to plastic bags in shops for good")
![Global energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a post-tax loss of 16.8 billion dollars in the second quarter amid lower oil prices and writedowns. The loss compared to a post-tax profit of 1.8 billion dollars in the April to June period a year ago. The company said that costs for writedowns of inventories and exploration charges […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-400x240.jpg "BP posts second-quarter post-tax loss of $16.8bn")
![Global energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a post-tax loss of 16.8 billion dollars in the second quarter amid lower oil prices and writedowns. The loss compared to a post-tax profit of 1.8 billion dollars in the April to June period a year ago. The company said that costs for writedowns of inventories and exploration charges […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-80x80.jpg "BP posts second-quarter post-tax loss of $16.8bn")
![Mr Promise Amahah, an economic expert says revamping ailing industries and economic diversification in the country will help to strengthen the value of the Naira among world currencies. Amahah stated while reacting to the fall of the Naira amid COVID-19 pandemic during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. The […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-400x240.jpg "Revival of ailing industries will strengthen currency -Expert")
![Mr Promise Amahah, an economic expert says revamping ailing industries and economic diversification in the country will help to strengthen the value of the Naira among world currencies. Amahah stated while reacting to the fall of the Naira amid COVID-19 pandemic during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. The […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-80x80.jpg "Revival of ailing industries will strengthen currency -Expert")
![China says it will not accept the United States’ “theft” of a Chinese technology company, state media reported on Tuesday. The Trump administration’s pressuring of ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company in China, to sell its United States operations to Microsoft or risk closure amounts to a “smash and grab,” the state-run China Daily newspaper wrote in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-400x240.jpg "China’ll not accept United States’ ‘theft’ of TikTok, says state media")
![China says it will not accept the United States’ “theft” of a Chinese technology company, state media reported on Tuesday. The Trump administration’s pressuring of ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company in China, to sell its United States operations to Microsoft or risk closure amounts to a “smash and grab,” the state-run China Daily newspaper wrote in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-80x80.jpg "China’ll not accept United States’ ‘theft’ of TikTok, says state media")
![President Muhammadu Bihari has congratulated a prominent citizen of Kaduna State and one-time Military Administrator of the old Kano State, retired Air Vice Marshal Ishaya Shekari, on his attainment of 80th birthday. The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari6-400x240.jpg "Buhari greets retired AVM Shekari at 80")
![President Muhammadu Bihari has congratulated a prominent citizen of Kaduna State and one-time Military Administrator of the old Kano State, retired Air Vice Marshal Ishaya Shekari, on his attainment of 80th birthday. The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari6-80x80.jpg "Buhari greets retired AVM Shekari at 80")
![The Ogun government had stepped down COVID-19 test as a mandatory requirement for returning students in the exit class in Senior Secondary schools in the state. Gov. Dapo Abiodun announced the reversal in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abeokuta on Friday. The government had on Sunday, through Mrs Ronke […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Dapo-Abiodun.jpg "COVID-19 test no longer a requirement for resumption of students in Ogun — Abiodun")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane Niass, Grand Khalifa (leader) of Tijjaniyya Islamic movement in Africa. The President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said Buhari’s condolence message was addressed to President Macky Sall, government and people of Senegal as well as […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari12-400x240.jpg "Buhari mourns Khalifa Tidiane Niass, Senegal-based Islamic leader")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane Niass, Grand Khalifa (leader) of Tijjaniyya Islamic movement in Africa. The President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said Buhari’s condolence message was addressed to President Macky Sall, government and people of Senegal as well as […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari12-80x80.jpg "Buhari mourns Khalifa Tidiane Niass, Senegal-based Islamic leader")
![The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council (PDPNCC) for Edo governorship election has advised the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole not to overheat the polity of Edo. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, the party National Publicity Secretary, who is also the Secretary of the Publicity sub-committee of the campaign council gave […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-400x240.jpg "PDP advises Oshiomhole not to overheat Edo polity")
![The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council (PDPNCC) for Edo governorship election has advised the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole not to overheat the polity of Edo. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, the party National Publicity Secretary, who is also the Secretary of the Publicity sub-committee of the campaign council gave […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-80x80.jpg "PDP advises Oshiomhole not to overheat Edo polity")
![A PDP Chieftain in Edo, Mr Kassim Afegbua, says his support for Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Sept. 19 governorship election in the state remains unequivocal and unflinching. Afegbua stated this on Monday in Benin while responding to his purported suspension by the PDP on Sunday. According to him, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-400x240.jpg "Edo 2020: PDP Chieftain, Afegbua, pledges support for APC’s Ize-Iyamu")
![A PDP Chieftain in Edo, Mr Kassim Afegbua, says his support for Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Sept. 19 governorship election in the state remains unequivocal and unflinching. Afegbua stated this on Monday in Benin while responding to his purported suspension by the PDP on Sunday. According to him, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-80x80.jpg "Edo 2020: PDP Chieftain, Afegbua, pledges support for APC’s Ize-Iyamu")
![Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives candidate in the Edo Sept. 19 governorship election says he will give priority to the inauguration of the Edo House of Assembly (EDHA) if elected governor of the state. Ize-Iyamu stated this when he received decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Ovia North East Local Government Area […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ize-3.jpg "Inauguration of EDHA members- elect will be prioritised- Ize-Iyamu")
![The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday constituted a 6-man caretaker committee to steer the affairs of Anambra State Football Association for the next three months in the first instance. This came less than 24-hours after the Jude Anyadufu led electoral committee set up late May concluded its task on Aug. 2 with a virtual […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Nigeria-Football-Federation-NFF.jpg "NFF appoints caretaker committee for Anambra FA")
![Nearly 10 years after Fenway Sports Group took over Liverpool, owner John W. Henry said that he could not be prouder of the club after they won their first top flight league title for 30 years. Liverpool claimed the Premier League title in June with seven games to spare after the season resumed following a […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/9b/f8/john-henry-anfield-fsg-2016_ct0lltry3jqe1qtwl7h5vqglv.png?tu003d-976587906u0026qualityu003d60u0026wu003d1200u0026hu003d800 "Liverpool’s title win a ‘gift that keeps on giving’, says owner Henry")
![The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has abandoned plans to play the semi-final and final matches of the 2019/2020 African Champions League in a single venue. The continental football ruling body has now set a date of Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 for the continental decider. Cameroon had been earmarked to host the final stages […]](https://i2.wp.com/ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/N2Y7MDA_/6dba1438f31e8cc1467b6daf341e7cb8.jpeg "African Champions League final to be played in October")
![Players who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football Association (FA) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The instructions to referees taking charge of games when COVID-19 restrictions are in place will come into force immediately and be applied at all levels of the […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/ec/40/england-rashford_y6z63gvv7uus14s27bi4omwvq.jpg?tu003d-1771134383u0026qualityu003d100u0026hu003d300 "You can send off a player for coughing, English FA tells referees")
![Nollywood Actor, Mr Abel Okekwu, has urged youths in Rivers to shun cultism and life in the creeks to become better persons in the society. Okekwu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABI Communications International Limited, an entertainment company, made the call on Sunday, during the opening ceremony of the company in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200801_142007_3_1596383329911.jpg "Nollywood actor urges youths in Rivers to shun cultism")
![A Veteran Nollywood actress,Victoria Inyama, has urged Nigerian ladies to dress in a decent manner to avoid getting raped. Inyama, who condemned the high rate of raping across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began, took to her Instagram page @iyamu.victoria to advise Nigerian ladies on the dangers of indecent dressing in a video clip. […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/victoria-iyama.png "Nollywood actress urges ladies to avoid indecent dressing")
![A pan-Nigerian group on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new reality show, known as “Naija Unity House’’, to bring young Nigerians together to take charge of their destinies. The convener of the project, Mr Ebhodaghe Cletus, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos. He said the show would bring 37 young Nigerians, drawn […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img-20200730-wa0003-300x98-1.jpg "Pan-Nigerian group unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show")
![A pan-Nigerian group on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new reality show, known as “Naija Unity House’’, to bring young Nigerians together to take charge of their destinies. The convener of the project, Mr Ebhodaghe Cletus, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos. He said the show would bring 37 young Nigerians, drawn […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img-20200730-wa0003-300x98-1-80x80.jpg "Pan-Nigerian group unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show")
![Organisers of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show, a reality show geared toward discovering and developing young talents in acting and music, have announced that this year’s edition will be premiered in August. Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, CEO of Peace Ambassador Agency and Principal Executive of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show project, stated this in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bd-400x240.jpg "Big Dreams Nigeria talent hunt reality show set for premiere – Organisers")
![Organisers of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show, a reality show geared toward discovering and developing young talents in acting and music, have announced that this year’s edition will be premiered in August. Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, CEO of Peace Ambassador Agency and Principal Executive of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show project, stated this in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bd-80x80.jpg "Big Dreams Nigeria talent hunt reality show set for premiere – Organisers")
![Eleven days after the inauguration of Exercise OKUN ALAFIA II, the Nigerian Navy (NN) says that it has recorded a laudable success by arresting some vessels involved in illegal bunkering and other criminal acts. The 30-day exercise was started on July 24. Rear Adm. Danjuma Moses, the Fleet Commander of Western Fleet, who […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NNS.jpg "Exercise OKUN ALAFIA II records success 11 days after flag off")
![The Police Command in Niger on Monday said it recorded no crimes during and immediately after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adamu Usman, told News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Minna that the celebrations also went on peacefully across the state. “We had hitch-free Sallah […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-400x240.jpg "Eid-el-Kabir: Police record zero crime in Niger")
![The Police Command in Niger on Monday said it recorded no crimes during and immediately after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adamu Usman, told News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Minna that the celebrations also went on peacefully across the state. “We had hitch-free Sallah […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-80x80.jpg "Eid-el-Kabir: Police record zero crime in Niger")
![The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced legal action against the tricycle rider who was seen destroying FRSC patrol vehicle in a viral video recorded along Sapele road Benin, Edo. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), ACM Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-400x240.jpg "FRSC commences prosecution of tricycle rider in viral video")
![The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced legal action against the tricycle rider who was seen destroying FRSC patrol vehicle in a viral video recorded along Sapele road Benin, Edo. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), ACM Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-80x80.jpg "FRSC commences prosecution of tricycle rider in viral video")
![As United States lawmakers plot to stop one of Moscow’s most important projects in Europe, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, lobbyists supporting it are busier than ever but disclosing few details of their work, according to government filings and current and former United States officials. The pipeline linking Russian gas fields to Western Europe has […]](https://i2.wp.com/ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/Mzg7MDA_/40cc3332a13e8de3476a005af165a10f.jpeg "Lobbying for Russian pipeline spikes in Washington")
![Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will appeal a South Korean court ruling that allows for a seizure of its assets. This is the latest development in a case that has inflamed tensions between Tokyo and Seoul. South Korea’s Supreme Court in 2018 ordered Nippon Steel to pay 100 million won ($83,800) each […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nippon-steel-400x240.jpg "Nippon Steel to appeal South Korea ruling allowing seizure of assets")
![Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will appeal a South Korean court ruling that allows for a seizure of its assets. This is the latest development in a case that has inflamed tensions between Tokyo and Seoul. South Korea’s Supreme Court in 2018 ordered Nippon Steel to pay 100 million won ($83,800) each […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nippon-steel-80x80.jpg "Nippon Steel to appeal South Korea ruling allowing seizure of assets")
![Oil prices slid on Tuesday amid concerns that a nascent recovery in fuel demand could stall as a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections around the world sparks tighter lockdowns. This is just as major producers ramp up output. United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 30 cents, or 0.7 per cent to $40.71 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/oil-400x240.jpg "Oil prices fall as rising coronavirus case numbers cast shadow over fuel demand pickup")
![Oil prices slid on Tuesday amid concerns that a nascent recovery in fuel demand could stall as a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections around the world sparks tighter lockdowns. This is just as major producers ramp up output. United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 30 cents, or 0.7 per cent to $40.71 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/oil-80x80.jpg "Oil prices fall as rising coronavirus case numbers cast shadow over fuel demand pickup")
![The Governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, says Asaba Film Village and Leisure Park when completed, will boost the state’s economy and create jobs for unemployed youths. Okowa gave the assurance on Monday after an inspection tour of some ongoing projects in the state, including the film village, leisure park and the new technical college […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.ndokwareporters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_7054-scaled.jpg?fitu003d2560%2C1696 "Asaba film village, leisure park will boost economy, create jobs – Okowa")
![Following the impact of COVID-19 and banditry activities in the country, some stakeholders in the agriculture sector and scientists have advocated the use of biotechnology to be deployed to scale up food production in the country. Some of the stakeholders made it known during a webinar session tagged: “Media Summit on Status of Agricultural Biotechnology […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Chikwe-Ihekweazu-4.jpg "AFAN, OFAB, NABDA advocate use of biotechnology to scale up food production")
![The Ibadan GO Organic Multipurpose Cooperative Society, in collaboration with Nigeria Go Organic Project is training agricultural officers, extension officers, producers, among others on the principles and practice and entrepreneurship in organic agriculture. Dr Olugbenga AdeOluwa, the Country Coordinator of Ecological Organic Agriculture in Nigeria, made this known in an interview with the News Agency […]](https://i2.wp.com/netstorage-legit.akamaized.net/images/vllkyt70ord7b7f8i.jpg "Group trains agric officers on practices of organic agriculture")
![The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System (NIRSAL), said it had structured Federal Capital Territory (FCT) farmers into 16 established Agro Geo-Cooperatives (AGCs) for the 2020 wet season farming. NIRSAL Head of Corporate Communications, Ms Anne Ihugba, said this in a statement she in Abuja, on Wednesday. She added that 12 of the AGCs had been […]](https://i2.wp.com/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2018/09/a8ed3344-aliyu-abdulhameed.jpg "ABP: NIRSAL structures FCT farmers into 16 Agro Geo-Cooperatives")
![The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says that private school owners are entitled to charge fees for third term as schools start resuming for exit classes. Nwajiuba said this at the media briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Monday in Abuja. He was reacting to […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Emeka-Nwajiuba-640x360.jpg "Third term Resumption: Private schools have right to charge fees – Minister")
![The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says efforts are ongoing to develop innovative interventions to reduce COVID-19 case fatalities to below one per cent. Ehanire said this at the Presidential Tasks Force (PTF) on COVID-19 daily briefing on Monday in Abuja. According to him, fatalities at present is at two per cent, especially for […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Osagie-Ehanire.jpg "COVID-19: FG to develop innovative interventions to improve survival chances")
![The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 288 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, which brought the total number of infections to 44,129. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Monday. The agency said that eight new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of fatalities to […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/12/images-7.jpeg?fitu003d678%2C452u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Nigeria records 288 new cases, total now 44,129, with 896 deaths")
![Vaccines Abuja, July 23, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is working hard to ensure that Nigerians have access to the coronavirus vaccines when available. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, gave the assurance during the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Ihekweazu said that the centre […]](https://i1.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-2-2.jpg?resizeu003d900%2C563u0026sslu003d1 "We’re working to ensure Nigerians have access to COVID-19 vaccines when available – NCDC")
![The Chief Judge of Ogun, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday swore-in Chief and Senior Magistrates, urging them to uphold the ethics of the profession and dispense justice without fear and favour. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those appointed as Chief Magistrates included Mr Awofeso Ireti-Olubatunde, Mr Dipeolu Dehinde and Mrs Osinbajo Moriyike Oluwabunmi. […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DSC_1047_1596453447206.jpg "Ogun CJ swears-in 6 new Chief, Senior Magistrates")
![A 38-year-old man, Mark Amos, standing trial at the Plateau State High Court for allegedly raping an eight-year-old, has told the court that he was framed up. On arraignment, he told the court that he was framed up by the minor for no justifiable reason. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Mrs L.P Fombot of the state Ministry […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court3-400x240.jpg "38-year-old man accused of raping a minor, tells court it was a frame up")
![A 38-year-old man, Mark Amos, standing trial at the Plateau State High Court for allegedly raping an eight-year-old, has told the court that he was framed up. On arraignment, he told the court that he was framed up by the minor for no justifiable reason. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Mrs L.P Fombot of the state Ministry […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court3-80x80.jpg "38-year-old man accused of raping a minor, tells court it was a frame up")
![A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered that a 25-year-old woman, Amina Haruna, who allegedly killed her stepson with rat poison, be remanded pending legal advice on the case. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Muhammad Idris, ordered that Haruna be remanded in a correctional centre, pending advice from state’s Director of Public Prosecutions. The defendant, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court1-400x240.jpg "Court remands woman, 25, for allegedly killing stepson with rat poison")
![A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered that a 25-year-old woman, Amina Haruna, who allegedly killed her stepson with rat poison, be remanded pending legal advice on the case. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Muhammad Idris, ordered that Haruna be remanded in a correctional centre, pending advice from state’s Director of Public Prosecutions. The defendant, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court1-80x80.jpg "Court remands woman, 25, for allegedly killing stepson with rat poison")
![The Air Peace says the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic on its operations was responsible for the sacked of some pilots and supporting staff. The company said in a statement on Monday in Lagos that it took the “very painful, but rightful decision”. It said that the decision followed the circumstances the airline found itself […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/03/897c1287-air-peace.jpg "Devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic responsible for sack of pilots- Air Peace")
![The Education Authority, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all schools in Abuja to re-open academic activities for students in graduating classes on Tuesday. Alhaji Umaru Marafa, Acting Secretary, FCT Education Authority gave the directive in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the decision followed the re-opening of schools by the Presidential […]](https://i2.wp.com/m.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Abuja-city.jpg "FCTA directs schools to re-open for graduating class students Tuesday")
![Gov. Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa on Monday announced the immediate reopening of 40 schools in the state and also directed all categories of civil servants to return to work from Aug. 4. The governor, who made this known while briefing newsmen in Dutse, also directed the Ministries of Health and Education to come up with […]](https://i2.wp.com/netstorage-legit.akamaized.net/images/vllkyt20v01k4rktv.jpg?imwidthu003d900 "Jigawa reopens 40 schools, directs all workers to resume duty")
![The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says its past efforts have prevented several boat mishaps from happening on the state waterways. He said that LASWA would intensify more efforts to ensure the safety of its passengers. Its General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, gave the assurances on Monday while speaking with the News Agency […]](https://i2.wp.com/topcelebrities.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LASWA.jpg "LASWA will continue to prevent mishaps on waterways –— GM")
![The Anglican Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to diversify the economy for rapid economic growth and reduction in dependence on oil revenue. Ibeabuchi made the call in his speech on Friday at the opening of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, at St. […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Bishop wants FG intensify efforts to diversify economy, avoid borrowing for consumables")
![Mr Peter Averik, Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area, has enjoined Muslim Faithful in the area to always embrace peace as they marked this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration. Averik made the appeal during a Sallah homage to the Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu at his palace in Kafanchan. He called on the people in […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Nasir-El-Rufai-e1594390787528.jpg?fitu003d800%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "Eid-el-kabir: Jema’a LG chairman sues for peace")
![The Speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, has called on Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to reinforce their obedience to God and pray for prosperity of the nation. Kolawole made the call in his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Femi Olugbemi and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on […]](https://i2.wp.com/nationalwatch.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Speaker-Kolawole-Mathew-Kogi-House-of-Assembly3-658x400-1.jpg "Eid-el-Kabir: Kogi Speaker urges prayers for Nigeria’s prosperity")
![Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has called on Muslims in the state to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to pray for Allah’s mercies on the people and the state. AbdulRazaq, who made the call on Thursday in Ilorin in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, congratulated the people of the state […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/06/Abdulrahman-Abdulrazaq-e1595594542638.jpg?fitu003d800%2C463u0026sslu003d1 "Sallah:Pray for God’s mercy, Kwara governor urges Muslims")
![COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections August 2, 2020 6:14 am By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection in the country. Data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC ) […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus1-400x240.jpg "COVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records")
![COVID-19: FCT leads with 130 cases, as Nigeria records 386 new infections August 2, 2020 6:14 am By Abujah Racheal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection in the country. Data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC ) […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus1-80x80.jpg "COVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records")
![Dr Stella Immanuel, has said that hydroxychloroquine, is a cure for COVID-19. The Cameroonian-born, Nigerian trained doctor is trending on social media after delivering an impassioned COVID-19 speech in the United States on Monday. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, Emmanuel claimed that antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, were effective cures […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stella-Emmanuel-e1595926422230-400x240.jpg "VIDEO: Hydroxychloroquine is a CURE for COVID-19, Dr Stella Immanuel insists")
![Dr Stella Immanuel, has said that hydroxychloroquine, is a cure for COVID-19. The Cameroonian-born, Nigerian trained doctor is trending on social media after delivering an impassioned COVID-19 speech in the United States on Monday. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, Emmanuel claimed that antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, were effective cures […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stella-Emmanuel-e1595926422230-80x80.jpg "VIDEO: Hydroxychloroquine is a CURE for COVID-19, Dr Stella Immanuel insists")
![Heavy rain South Korea, which lasted for four straight days, has left 13 people dead and 13 others missing as of Tuesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. As of 10.30 a.m. local time, 13 people have been found dead and 13 others missing, with seven wounded because of the downpour that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/flooding-400x240.jpg "S/Korea’s heavy rain leaves 13 dead, 13 missing for 4 days")
![Heavy rain South Korea, which lasted for four straight days, has left 13 people dead and 13 others missing as of Tuesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. As of 10.30 a.m. local time, 13 people have been found dead and 13 others missing, with seven wounded because of the downpour that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/flooding-80x80.jpg "S/Korea’s heavy rain leaves 13 dead, 13 missing for 4 days")
![The German population is largely in favour of almost 12,000 United States soldiers being withdrawn from their country, according to a survey conducted by opinion research institute YouGov on behalf of dpa. Around 47 per cent of people surveyed were in favour of reducing the number of soldiers from 36,000. One in four people surveyed […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/g7-summit.jpg?fitu003d650%2C350u0026sslu003d1 "Survey: Germans largely in favour of US troops withdrawing")
![Hurricane Isaias hit the United States east coast late on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometres per hour (km/h), according to the United States national hurricane service (NHC). The hurricane made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach in the state of North Carolina, just after 11.00 p.m. (0300 GMT Tuesday) and had stronger winds than […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images.jpeg-312.jpg "Hurricane Isaias makes landfall with stronger than expected winds")
![Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune late on Monday announced that his country “is reviewing the possibility to reopen mosques for the public,’’ the official APS news agency reported. The president made the remarks during a meeting of the High Security Council attended by top military and security officials as well as cabinet members to assess the […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Abdelmadjid-Tebboune-e1577541569260.jpg?fitu003d700%2C394u0026sslu003d1 "Algeria to reopen mosques for public – President")
![John Hume, the former Northern Ireland politician, who was awarded a Nobel Prize for his efforts to secure a peace deal in the region, has died at the age of 83. Hume’s family said they were “deeply saddened to announce that John passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning after a short illness,” […]](https://i2.wp.com/thestreetjournal.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/03134319/northern-irish-nobel-peace-prize-winner-john-hume-dies-aged-83-1024x689.jpg "N. Ireland peace broker, Nobel laureate, John Hume dies at 83")
![Sri Lankan police are probing an incident in which a cat was allegedly used to smuggle drugs and contraband into a high-security prison, officials said on Monday. Prison officials found the cat on Saturday with a small parcel tied to its neck, entering the Welikada prison in Colombo, the capital. Prison officials found 1.8 grams […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-Police-400x240.jpg "Sri Lankan police probe use of cat to smuggle drugs to prison")
![Sri Lankan police are probing an incident in which a cat was allegedly used to smuggle drugs and contraband into a high-security prison, officials said on Monday. Prison officials found the cat on Saturday with a small parcel tied to its neck, entering the Welikada prison in Colombo, the capital. Prison officials found 1.8 grams […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-Police-80x80.jpg "Sri Lankan police probe use of cat to smuggle drugs to prison")
![A New York prosecutor on Monday suggested he was investigating President Trump and his company for possible insurance and bank fraud – a much broader probe than previously known in an attempt to obtain Trump’s financial records. District attorney Cyrus Vance made the disclosure in a court filing, arguing that Trump’s accounting firm should be […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court2-400x240.jpg "New York prosecutor investigating Trump for fraud in fight over tax records")
![A New York prosecutor on Monday suggested he was investigating President Trump and his company for possible insurance and bank fraud – a much broader probe than previously known in an attempt to obtain Trump’s financial records. District attorney Cyrus Vance made the disclosure in a court filing, arguing that Trump’s accounting firm should be […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court2-80x80.jpg "New York prosecutor investigating Trump for fraud in fight over tax records")
![COVID-19: SON, committee review safety guidelines for tourism sector resumption Guidelines Abuja, July 3, 2020 Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National Mirror Committee on Tourism are reviewing standards on health and safety measures for the industry post COVID-19. Mrs Chika Balogun, Committee Chairperson and Director-General, National Institute for Hotels and Tourism, said via a […]](https://i1.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Atiku-Abubakar.jpg?fitu003d900%2C563u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: SON, committee review safety guidelines for tourism sector resumption")
![Nigeria’s candidate for the top job of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said fixing the Geneva-based body’s dispute settlement system would be one of her priorities, if selected as the new chief of the WTO. Okonjo-Iweala, who is competing with seven other nominees for the position of director-general of the WTO, told Xinhua […]](https://i1.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala.jpg?resizeu003d900%2C563u0026sslu003d1 "Nigeria’s candidate for WTO chief prioritizes fixing dispute settlement system if selected")
![A traditional ruler in Awara, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo, was on Monday paraded by the police for alleged involvement in kidnapping. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the traditional ruler was paraded along side a pastor of the Winners Chapel in Njaba for alleged defilement of 11-year- old daughter of a fellow […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court4-400x240.jpg "Imo police parade traditional ruler over alleged kidnapping")
![A traditional ruler in Awara, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo, was on Monday paraded by the police for alleged involvement in kidnapping. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the traditional ruler was paraded along side a pastor of the Winners Chapel in Njaba for alleged defilement of 11-year- old daughter of a fellow […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court4-80x80.jpg "Imo police parade traditional ruler over alleged kidnapping")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has written a personal letter to the family of the late publisher and businessman, Isma’ila Isa Funtua, describing his demise as major national loss. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. In the letter, written […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari3-400x240.jpg "Buhari writes Funtua’s family, says he’s pillar of support to his govt.")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has written a personal letter to the family of the late publisher and businessman, Isma’ila Isa Funtua, describing his demise as major national loss. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. In the letter, written […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari3-80x80.jpg "Buhari writes Funtua’s family, says he’s pillar of support to his govt.")
![The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says the screening test for all its candidates will hold on Aug. 15 at designated centres across the country, starting from 7:00 am. The NDA Registrar, Brig.-Gen. Ayoola Aboaba, announced this in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday. “This is to bring to the attention of candidates that the […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.currentschoolnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/nda.jpg "NDA screening test to hold Aug. 15 – Registrar")
![The Federal Government has donated N67 million worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to aid the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in Sao Tome and Principe. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, disclosed this on Monday during a briefing by the PTF in Abuja. “I am happy to […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EcPdoR8X0AEZHhQ.jpg?fitu003d1080%2C848u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Nigeria donates PPEs worth N67m to Sao Tome and Principe")
![Kano State Government says it will fumigate 528 public and private schools to make it safe for students writing their West African Examination Council (WAEC) in the state. The government also fixed August 10 for the reopening of schools for the exit students in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Muhammad Sa’id, made the disclosure […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Abdullahi-Ganduje.jpg "WAEC: Kano Govt. to fumigate 528 schools")
![The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has fumigated all Secondary Schools, made available face masks, hand sanitisers and infrared thermometers as part of measures for the reopening of schools in the FCT. The Chairman, FCT Secondary Education Board, Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad, made the disclosure in a statement by Malam Musa Kabiru, Public Relations Officer, FCT […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Federal-Capital-Territory-Administration-FCTA.jpg "Resumption: FCTA fumigates schools, distributes face masks, sanitiser")
![The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the death of Dr Joseph Thlama Dawha, who was its 16th Group Managing Director (GMD). The corporation disclosed in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Dr kennie Obateru, in Abuja, on Monday, that Dawha died after a brief illness. The GMD, Malam Mele Kyari, expressed shock over the sudden […]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/08/new-nnpc-boss-e1438715532502.jpg?fitu003d698%2C427u0026sslu003d1 "NNPC mourns former GMD, Dawha")
![The Federal Government expended about N523.3 million on school feeding programme during the lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (MHADMSD), Sadiya Farouq, announced this at the Presidential Taskforce briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Farouk made the revelation against the rumours and speculations going around […]](https://i2.wp.com/politicsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sadiya-Farouq-.jpg "School feeding programme gulps over N500m during Lockdown – Minister")
![The Custodian Investment Plc has signed a binding agreement with UAC of Nigeria Plc to purchase 51 per cent equity interest in UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) Plc. Mr Wole Oshin, Group Managing Director, Custodian Investment, made this known in a statement posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday in Lagos. Oshin said […]](https://i2.wp.com/businesspost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Custodian-Investment.jpg "Custodian Investment moves to purchase 51% equity stake in UPDC")
![The Anambra Government says it is providing 1,000 infrared thermometers to schools in the state as part of preparatory measures to ensure safety as schools reopens. The state Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Kate Omenughasaid this during a Facebook live streaming programme to sensitise students, teachers and proprietors on COVID-19 preventive measures on Monday in […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EzJ5rUff.jpeg "Resumption: Anambra giving schools 1,000 infrared thermometers — Commissioner")
![The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are currently working out the guidelines and protocols for the forthcoming elections in Nigeria. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman PTF on COVID-19, made this known on Monday in Abuja. Mustapha said: “The national response […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Festus-Okoye-INEC-Commissioner-of-Information-e1569606320231.jpg?fitu003d700%2C525u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: PTF, INEC working on elections protocols- PTF Chairman")
![Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), on Monday has called on dock labour employers and private operators to comply with government directive on the use of registered stevedores and dockworkers. The President General of MWUN, Mr Adewale Adeyanju made the call in a statement in Lagos. Adeyanju said that the registered stevedores and dockworkers are […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_20141217_093339.jpg "MWUN seeks compliance with govt. directives on stevedores, dockworkers")
![The Medical doctors under the auspices of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), in Ondo State on Monday suspended it one month old strike. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that doctors, who are employed by the state government, withdrawn their services on June 24, over unpaid allowances. In a […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20133907/Doctorsthethoscope.jpg "Doctors suspend strike in Ondo")
![Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have resumed negotiations on the filling and operation of a controversial dam being built by Addis Ababa on the Blue Nile. The online meeting on Monday between the three Nile basin countries is the second of a new round of talks brokered by the African Union to resolve the years-long dispute […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.nigeriaelectricityhub.com/wp-content/uploads/Ethiopian-Renaissance-Dam.jpg "Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan resume talks on disputed dam")
![Barely 90 days to the appointment of a vice-chancellor for the premier University of Ibadan (UI), the search team constituted by the Senate of the institution says it is searching for an eligible candidate for the post. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr Tunji Oladejo, Director, Public Communication said this in an interview […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.ui.edu.ng/sites/all/themes/uiweb_theme/images/iconweb/ui-gate.png "UI vice-chancellorship: Search team to get eligible candidate")
![The Presidency has frowned at the reported plan by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on a nationwide protest over the alleged President Buhari’s “inaction over the high-level of corruption uncovered at some Federal Government’s commissions. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that both the Executive and Legislative arms are currently investigating alleged cases […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/efcc3-400x240.jpg "Presidency says TUC planned protest against EFCC, NDDC, NSITF ill-advised, uncalled for")
![The Presidency has frowned at the reported plan by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on a nationwide protest over the alleged President Buhari’s “inaction over the high-level of corruption uncovered at some Federal Government’s commissions. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that both the Executive and Legislative arms are currently investigating alleged cases […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/efcc3-80x80.jpg "Presidency says TUC planned protest against EFCC, NDDC, NSITF ill-advised, uncalled for")
![The Labour Party (LP) has dissociated itself from the lawsuit instituted against the Federal Government by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP). The National Chairman of LP, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, said he and his party, which was a stakeholder in the organisation of the opposition parties, […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Labour-Party-chairman-Abdulkadir-Abdulsalam-Paiko.jpeg?fitu003d600%2C448u0026sslu003d1u0026resizeu003d1280%2C720 "Labour Party dissociates self from CUPP lawsuit against FG")
![The Ondo State Government on Monday said it had spent over N3.13 billion to offset the outstanding allowances of workers and medical staff in the state. Mr Donald Ojogo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, disclosed this on Monday in Akure. “The agreement for the payment was the outcome of last month’s (July) meeting […]](https://i2.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Governor-of-Ondo-State-Rotimi-Akeredolu.jpg "Ondo spends N3.13bn on workers’ allowances, hazard bonus")
![Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), says a number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials to prevent COVID-19 pandemic. Ghebreyesus made this known at a virtual news conference on Monday at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva. The director-general said: “ We all hope to have a number of effective […]](https://i2.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Tedros-Adhanom--e1587055540252.jpeg "COVID-19 vaccines now in phase 3 clinical trials– WHO")
![A United States Federal Judge whose son was killed and husband wounded by a gunman disguised as a FedEx driver detailed her last moments with her only child in an emotional video posted online. “Two weeks ago, my life as I knew it changed in an instant and my family will never be the same,” […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Donald-Trump.jpg "United States judge whose son was killed by gunman speaks out")
![Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has announced that its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Sept. 10, would be by proxy and live streaming. Mr Joseph Umolu, the Company Secretary, disclosed in a notice posted on the website of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday in Lagos. Umolu said: “In view of the […]](https://i2.wp.com/businesspost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Flour-Mills-of-Nigeria.jpg "Flour Mills announces AGM attendance by proxy Sept. 10")
![Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the constitution of visitation Panel for the Kwara State Polytechnic and International Aviation College, Ilorin. In a statement, Hajiya Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, Kwara Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology said on Monday that the visitation panel will be chaired by Dr. Fatai Bello. She stated that Bello […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/22002953/AbdulRahman-AbdulRazaq.jpg "Gov. AbdulRazak constitutes visitation panels to Kwara Poly, Aviation College")
![Dr Idowu Oyeleke, the Board Chairman of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), says the agency has completed 788 projects in 158 communities across the state. Oyeleke, who said this in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, added that the projects included rural electrification, water provision health care services, education, environment and social […]](https://i2.wp.com/tribuneonlineng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/seyi-makinde2.jpg "Oyo development agency completes 788 projects")
![Nigerian Breweries Plc says it earned a revenue of N152 billion for the half-year (H1) ended June 30, 2020. Mrs Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director said this in a financial report on the company’s unaudited and provisional results sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday in Lagos. A breakdown of the results showed […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/nigerian-breweries-1.png "Nigerian Breweries earns N152bn revenue in 6 months")
![All Senior Secondary 3 students in Kwara would resume on Wednesday as the state government had distributed 65, 000 face masks to schools ahead of the resumption. Kayode Alabi, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Technical Committee on COVID-19, said this on Monday in Ilorin while handing over the face masks to the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/adamu-adamu.jpg?resizeu003d1000%2C600u0026sslu003d1 "SS 3 students resume Wednesday in Kwara")
![The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, on Monday expressed solidarity with Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno and the people of the state over Wednesday’s attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Baga. The governors expressed the solidarity in a letter issued by the Chairman of the forum and Gov. Kayode Fayemi In Abuja. Fayemi, while condemning […]](https://i2.wp.com/thestreetjournal.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/03154109/governors-express-concern-over-worsening-insecurity.png "Attack: Governors express solidarity with Gov. Zulum")
COVID-19 Update in Nigeria – NCDC Coronavirus Records VIDEO: Hydroxychloroquine is a CURE for COVID-19, Dr Stella Immanuel insists Chileans say goodbye to plastic bags in shops for good BP posts second-quarter post-tax loss of $16.8bn Revival of ailing industries will strengthen currency -Expert China’ll not accept United States’ ‘theft’ of TikTok, says state media S/Korea’s heavy rain leaves 13 dead, 13 missing for 4 days Lobbying for Russian pipeline spikes in Washington Survey: Germans largely in favour of US troops withdrawing Nippon Steel to appeal South Korea ruling allowing seizure of assets Hurricane Isaias makes landfall with stronger than expected winds Oil prices fall as rising coronavirus case numbers cast shadow over fuel demand pickup Algeria to reopen mosques for public – President N. Ireland peace broker, Nobel laureate, John Hume dies at 83 NFF appoints caretaker committee for Anambra FA Liverpool’s title win a ‘gift that keeps on giving’, says owner Henry Third term Resumption: Private schools have right to charge fees – Minister COVID-19: FG to develop innovative interventions to improve survival chances COVID-19: Nigeria records 288 new cases, total now 44,129, with 896 deaths Sri Lankan police probe use of cat to smuggle drugs to prison New York prosecutor investigating Trump for fraud in fight over tax records Asaba film village, leisure park will boost economy, create jobs – Okowa COVID-19: SON, committee review safety guidelines for tourism sector resumption Ondo: We don’t substitute nominated candidates -INEC Buhari greets retired AVM Shekari at 80 Nigeria’s candidate for WTO chief prioritizes fixing dispute settlement system if selected COVID-19 test no longer a requirement for resumption of students in Ogun — Abiodun PDP advises Oshiomhole not to overheat Edo polity Edo 2020: PDP Chieftain, Afegbua, pledges support for APC’s Ize-Iyamu Buhari mourns Khalifa Tidiane Niass, Senegal-based Islamic leader Imo police parade traditional ruler over alleged kidnapping We’re working to ensure Nigerians have access to COVID-19 vaccines when available – NCDC Buhari writes Funtua’s family, says he’s pillar of support to his govt. NDA screening test to hold Aug. 15 – Registrar COVID-19: Nigeria donates PPEs worth N67m to Sao Tome and Principe Exercise OKUN ALAFIA II records success 11 days after flag off WAEC: Kano Govt. to fumigate 528 schools Resumption: FCTA fumigates schools, distributes face masks, sanitiser NNPC mourns former GMD, Dawha School feeding programme gulps over N500m during Lockdown – Minister Custodian Investment moves to purchase 51% equity stake in UPDC Resumption: Anambra giving schools 1,000 infrared thermometers — Commissioner COVID-19: PTF, INEC working on elections protocols- PTF Chairman Inauguration of EDHA members- elect will be prioritised- Ize-Iyamu MWUN seeks compliance with govt. directives on stevedores, dockworkers Devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic responsible for sack of pilots- Air Peace Edo election: PDP leader pledges support of Ososo people for Obaseki Doctors suspend strike in Ondo Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan resume talks on disputed dam UI vice-chancellorship: Search team to get eligible candidate Presidency says TUC planned protest against EFCC, NDDC, NSITF ill-advised, uncalled for Labour Party dissociates self from CUPP lawsuit against FG
