AFRICA

WHO Seeks More Information on Child Pneumonia Clusters in China

Chinese authorities have attributed the surge in flu-like illnesses this winter to the relaxation of Covid-19 measures.

1 year ago

ECOWAS Court Fixes December 7 To Rule on Legality of Niger Sanctions

The applicants said the respondents overreacted by imposing the sanctions.

1 year ago

Oil Theft Greatest Threat To Nigeria’s Economy, Says House Speaker Abbas

He lamented that Nigeria loses over 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day to criminal activities.

1 year ago

Senate Seeks Probe of $500m Failed Abuja CCT Contract as Insecurity Worsens

Senator Aliero said it was a national embarrassment for kidnapping activities to be happening in the FCT after the approval…

1 year ago

Shettima: Nigeria’s Healthcare Financing Will Be Firmed Up Under Tinubu

"We are facing some fiscal and monetary challenges, but where there is the will, there is always the way."

1 year ago

Interior Minister Canvasses UN Support To Reform Nigeria’s Correctional Service

"From our audits, we have too many inmates who are awaiting trial. We also have many others who are illegally…

1 year ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off Expanded Market-Moni Scheme for 1.5 Million Nigerians

She charged beneficiaries of the interest and collateral-free loans scheme to invest their money well.

1 year ago

Tinubu Departs Berlin For Abuja After Attending G20 Summit In Germany

"Despite challenges faced by other African nations, Nigeria stands firm, and we are your partners," he told the German business…

1 year ago

Ondo Governor Akeredolu Justifies Alleged Three-Month N7.3bn Unapproved Spending on ‘Contingency’

“...he did not personally spend the N7.3billion; rather, the funds were appropriately utilised for palliatives,” said his CPS.

1 year ago

Lagos Addresses ‘Discrepancies’ in Procurement Figures

Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration values objective criticism, but some critics hide their “malicious intentions” under the guise of playing…

1 year ago