Chinese City Locks Down 13 Million Residents To Fight COVID-19 Outbreak
his file photo taken on December 21, 2021 shows a medical worker taking a sample from a resident to be tested for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Xi’an, in China’s northern…
Police Service Commission Promotes Two AIGs, Over 7,000 Others
A Logo of the Nigerian Police Force The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to the next rank of Deputy Inspectors-General. It also…
Death Toll In Madagascar Shipwreck Rises To 64
Madagascar map. The death toll from a shipwreck off Madagascar’s northeastern coast has risen to at least 64 after 25 more bodies were discovered, maritime authorities said Wednesday. A wooden…
Electoral Bill: NASS Must Redeem The Situation To Strengthen Our Democracy – CDD
A file photo of the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Nigeria. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is of the opinion that the National Assembly (NASS) must step up…
TAJBank Receives Multiple ISO Certifications For Service Excellence
TAJBank Nigeria Limited, a leading Nigerian non-interest banking services provider, has received three International Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications for its commitment to customer safety assurance, service excellence and business operations…
Yuletide: FRSC Deploys Patrol, Rescue Team On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
The Sango-Ota Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed patrol and rescue teams to respond to emergency cases on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The Unit Commander, Mr Akeem…
Alleged Criminal Elements Hideout: RRS Speaks On Video Of Ile-Zik Roundabout
RRS’s attention has been drawn to a viral video authored by one Officer Chimezie on Ile Zik Boat Roundabout on Lagos – Abeokuta expressway serving as hideout for criminals, kidnappers…
Give Us Circular On Hijab : Muric Tells Lagos Govt
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has asked the Lagos State Government to issue a circular on the permissibility of using hijab in public schools in the state. The group hinged…
TAJBank Receives Multiple ISO Certifications For Service Excellence –MD
TAJBank Nigeria Limited, a leading Nigerian non-interest banking services provider, has received three International Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications for its commitment to customer safety assurance, service excellence and business operations…
Electoral Bill: Again, Senate Holds Closed-Door Session, Awaits Reps For Next Move
File photo of some lawmakers during plenary in the Senate chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. Senators resumed plenary on Wednesday with another closed-door session discussing President Muhamadu Buhari’s…
Electoral Bill 2021: Buhari Missed A Golden Opportunity – CDD
File Photo of President Muhammadu Buhari The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that President Muhamadu Buhari missed a priceless opportunity when he declined assent to the Electoral…
Chinese Firms Build 1,000 Schools In Iraq
Iraqi Flag Iraq has signed agreements with two Chinese companies to build 1,000 schools in the country in the space of two years, an Iraqi government official said on Sunday.…
Chelsea Suffer Fresh COVID-19 Pain As Liverpool Criticise ‘Absurd’ Fixture List
Chelsea’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on December 16, 2021.…
Make 2022 Tougher For Drug Barons, Cartels, Marwa Tasks NDLEA Officers
File photo of NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa has tasked officers and men of…
AFCON Will Hold Despite ‘Enormous Challenge’ Of COVID-19 Surge – CAF
AFCON trophy. African football chief Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Tuesday that the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCon) will go ahead as planned in Cameroon next month despite the Omicron-variant led…
Nketiah Hat-Trick Sends Arsenal Into League Cup Semi-Finals
Arsenal’s English striker Eddie Nketiah (R) with the match-ball celebrates with Arsenal’s English midfielder Charlie Patino (L) on the pitch after the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Arsenal…
Electoral Bill: Buhari’s Decision Not The End, Says Adesina
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that President Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is not final. According to the…
One Dead, At Least 70 Missing After Landslide At Myanmar Jade Mine
People watch as rescuers prepare to search for missing miners following a landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant, at Kachin state on December 22, 2021, where over 70 people…
Biden Says US ‘Prepared’ For Omicron As Israel Calls For 4th Shots
File photo: US President Joe Biden announces Jerome Powell as his nominee for Chair and Lael Brainard as Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Systems during…
Ikoyi Registry Marriages Are Constitutional, Legal – FG
A sign of the Ikoyi marriage registry in Lagos. The Federal Government via the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday reiterated that marriages formalised at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos are…