covid-19
A 72-hour ultimatum has been given to the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein by the House of Representatives to submit a report on how the N100 billion COVID-19 intervention funds released by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to agencies between 2020 through 2022 used. The notice was issued by Bamidele Salam, the House […]
The Federal Executive Council approved two contracts worth N24.20bn for the provision of broadband for free internet in 75 public places, including 20 airports, tertiary institutions and markets nationwide to support micro, small and medium enterprises yesterday. All the projects would be implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission according to Isa Ali Pantami […]
A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, the spokesperson for her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904. She was […]
An alert signal from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been sent to Nigerians on Sunday about counterfeit Covid-19 Antigen rapid test kits in circulation. The Agency made this known in a public alert released to newsmen on Sunday. These counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test […]
Oil prices jumped on Friday after health authorities in China, top crude importer, eased tight COVID-19 rules. At 09.00 GMT+1, Brent crude futures rose 2.34 percent to $95.87 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 2.61 percent to $88.77 a barrel. Years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China […]
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, said yesterday that Bayelsa State ravaged by the flood was not among the 10 most hit states. She said Jigawa State recorded the highest number of death and was number one of the states most affected by the disaster. Yesterday, […]
Fresh reports amid wild speculations about the “sudden” trip overseas by Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to Paris, France, Monday night. An enquiry by NewsDiaryOnline revealed that in this particular instant, claims that Atiku travelled principally on health grounds were described variously as “not true” and “a […]
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Chidozie Collins Obasi, 29-year-old Nigerian, was charged by Indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Six counts of mail fraud, and 16 counts of wire fraud, all stemming from a complicated, evolving fraud scheme that initially targeted Americans through a spam […]
The Whitehouse has said the President of the United States, Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday after the 79-year-old leader was experiencing mild symptoms. The administration said he would carry out his full duties while isolated. Though Biden has been fully vaccinated, the Whitehouse said he has begun taking Pfizer anti […]
There was a mild drama at the Ondo State Police Command on Monday, as some of the victims of the Whole Bible Believer Church, alleged to have been hypnotized refused to leave the police custody after they have been released by the police, saying they must be raptured with their Pastor. […]
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