Some foremost manufacturers in the South East have appealed to President Buhari, the Federal Government to grant their companies and other manufacturers in the zone waiver on import/custom duties of relevant raw materials and machines. The manufacturers made the appeal when a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade […]
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Update on COVID-19 shows that Nigeria, yesterday, recorded 125 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
Highlights on COVID-19 on the 24th of September 2020. Update on COVID-19 shows that Nigeria, yesterday, recorded 125 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, till date, 57,849 cases have been confirmed in the country since the first case was recorded. NCDC also […]
Sevilla Heroic Unbeaten Run Ended by Bayern Munich Extra Time Win.
Spanish club , Sevilla FC was edged out by Bayern Munich in extra time of the European Super Cup in Budapest after a display which Marca Sports spokesman Jonas Baer-Hoffmann, described as heroic. Julen Lopetegui’s side took an early lead through a penalty converted by Lucas Ocampos but Bayern were […]
Kremlin Critic Navalny’s ‘Bank Accounts Frozen, Apartment Seized.
Spokeswoman to the poisoned Russian opposition politician, Kremlin Navalny, says Navalny’s assets were seized on August 27 in connection with a lawsuit filed by the Moscow Schoolchild catering company. The Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny’s bank accounts were frozen and his Moscow apartment seized as part of a lawsuit while […]
Top Boko Haram Commander, His Four Wives Surrender
A top Boko Haram Commander has surrendered alongside his four wives to troops of the Nigerian Army. Also, seven bandits have been killed and eight kidnapped victims rescued from bandits at Fankama and Sabon Layi area of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State by the troops. This was disclosed […]
At Least 16 Persons Critically Injured As Gas Tanker Explodes In Lagos
A gas tanker has exploded on Thursday in the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos, leaving at least 16 persons critically injured and scores of building and cars, destroyed. Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident to News men. The LASEMA boss said efforts […]
Federal Government Says Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration Will Be Low-Key.
The Federal Government has reiterated that the nation’s 60th independence anniversary celebration will be low-key. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on Thursday, in Abuja, said this is not unconnected from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that The 60th independence anniversary celebration […]
Anambra State Assembly To Probe Allegations Of Forgery, Denial Of Promotion, Others In VID, Transport Ministry
Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petitions has promised to address alleged cases of forged certificates, denial of promotion and inappropriate placement of staff among officers of the Vehicle Inspection Department, VID, Ministry of Transport. The Chairman of the committee, Honourable Emeka Aforka disclosed this during the Committee’s […]
Anambra State Government To Close Down Illegal Schools.
Anambra State Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, says unapproved schools in the state will no longer operate from next academic session. The Education’s Commissioner announced this while monitoring schools and ensuring that nursery pupils were not back to school as directed by the state government. Professor Omenugha who […]
Davido breaks record with FEM
On September 10, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Davido’s latest single, ‘FEM’ was released. In its first week, a music video for the song surpassed five million views within the first week of release. Thereby, it surpassed Davido’s previous record with ‘Blow My Mind.’This was made available in a review by Pulse […]