Again, DSS invites Mailafia
For the third time in less than two months, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has been invited by the Department of State Security (DSS). He is to visit their Jos, Plateau State office on Monday, September 14 at 11am. Mailafia whose interview with a radio station […]
North-central quits Arewa forum
*Says new group will fight insecurity Leaders of the north-central region have announced that the region was quitting the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF). According to them, they are forming a new group to be known as the North-Central Peoples Forum. They said this was part of their efforts to fight the security challenges facing […]
Striking doctors reach agreement with govt
*May call off strike The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) may call off its strike anytime from now. This was agreed upon after reaching a truce with government. Towards this end, its executive council is expected to meet shortly. A statement issued after a meeting between the federal government and the leadership of […]
Bandits invade Abuja community, abduct residents
Gun wielding bandits have invaded a community in Abuja, near the Federal Capital City. This is coming a few days after the Nigeria Customs Service alerted that the Boko Haram group was planning to attack the federal capital. They were alleged to have abducted many residents of Tungan Maje, in the outskirts of Abuja. According […]
WHO promises to work for elimination of trans fat in foods
The World Health Organization (WHO) has promised to intensify its efforts aimed at eliminating industrially produced trans fats from the global food supply. It said so far only 58 countries have introduced laws that will protect 3.2 billion people from the harmful substance by the end of 2021, adding that more than 100 countries still […]
Three ministers meet doctors over strike
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige; his Finance and Health counterparts Hajiya Zainab Ahmed and Dr. Osagie Ehanire, are meeting today with the leaders of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The meeting was initiated to arrest the on-going strike by NARD and the planned strike […]
Education minister calls for release of students
*Promises safe learning environment Minister of Education Adamu Adamu has promised government’s commitment to the protection of schools and learning centres across the country. He said in a statement marking the first International Day for the Protection of Education from Attack, that the protection of learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel, schools and learning centres […]
Oxford Varsity Suspends Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine
The discovery of side effects in the ongoing trial of a vaccine developed by the University of Oxford has been halted temporarily. According to Bloomberg, the suspension was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in one of the persons participating in the trial. Although the health problems the individual experienced was not disclosed, the […]
Covid-19: UN cautions Nigeria over reopening of schools
The United Nations has called for caution to ensure safety protocols against the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The global agency made the call against the directive by some state governments over the resumption of school activities. It said over 46 million primary and secondary pupils across the country are affected due to pandemic-related school […]
Benue’s ‘most wanted criminal’ killed
The Nigeria Army has killed Terwase Akwaza, who is popularly alleged to be the most wanted criminal in Benue State. Akwaza better known as better known as Gana has been on government’s wanted list for long. Moundhey Ali, commander of ‘4 special forces command’, said Gana was killed along Gbese-Makurdi road after an exchange of […]
