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We’ve developed COVID-19 test kit that produces result within 40 minutes – FG
The federal government says it has developed a test kit — SARS-COV-2 Isothermal Molecular Assay (SIMA) — that enables rapid testing of COVID-19 within 40 minutes. Olorunnimbe Mamora,…
Customs speaks on ‘Northernisation’ of promotion, posting, recruitment
The Nigeria Customs Service says it is not indulging in any sentiment in promotion, posting and recruitment of personnel. The Customs’ Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah, made…
Lagos projects 4th Mainland Bridge to gulp $2.2bn
The Lagos State government is projecting $2.2 billion to build the much talked about 37.4 kilometres 4th Mainland Bridge. About 800 houses may have to give way for the…
Magu’s probe: I never regreted my appointment – Salami
Justice Ayo Salami Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the suspended Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has denied…
Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of ambassadors, PENCOM, two other boards
President Muhammadu Buhari has sought confirmation of appointment of two non-career ambassadors designate. They are Muhammad Manta (Niger) and Yesufu Yunusa (Yobe). The…
Study says breast milk can prevent COVID-19 in babies
Breastfeeding babies can be a way of protecting them against COVID-19, a new study reveals. The study was conducted by researchers from the Beijing University of Chemical…
NCDC defends pre/post departure test for air travellers
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday reiterated that the pre-departure and post-departure tests for air travellers, either on local or international flights, are…
Nigerian govt orders DisCos to suspend electricity tariff hike
The Federal Government has ordered the Electricity Distribution Companies in the country to suspend the recent hike in tariff. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issued…
UK-Based Group Egbe Isokan Yoruba Disowns October 1st Rally
……Says ‘Yoruba One Voice’ Group Is A Fraud A Yoruba socio-cultural Organisation in the United Kingdom, Egbe Isokan Yoruba, has condemned the purported rally slated for October 1st 2020, by a newly formed group…
Obaseki leads PDP governors to Oba Ewuare ll (Photos)
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday led four other PDP governors on a thank you visit to the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II. In his entourage were…
‘Humanitarian ministry not involved’ — ICPC clarifies ‘N2.67bn school feeding fraud’
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the statement made by Bolaji Owasanoye, its chairman, regarding the alleged diversion of N2.67 billion school feeding funds. Speaking…
Late Dagrin’s manager Olamus slumps, dies
Popular talent manager Winston Ola Badmus, popularly called Olamus, is dead. The deceased managed street sensational rapper, Oladapo Olaitan professionally called Dagrin before his…
Nigerian government prioritises security in rail sector, introduces scanners
With the inauguration of the Warri Itakpe rail station in Agbor, Delta State, due in a few days, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transport, Honorable Rotimi Chibuke Amaechi, have prioritised the security of…
President Buhari Commissions Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 29th September 2020, inaugurated the 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation. The President also inaugurated the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named…
Governor Tambuwal adviser’s son detained over rape video circulation
The son of the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Social Investment, Alhaji Hayatu Tafida, has been detained by the police. Baffa Tafida is being detained over the circulation of a video in which he had carnal…
Yoruba Group Kicks Against October 1 Protest, Calls For ‘One Nigeria’
The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW) and Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide (YCWW) have asked their members to stay away from the proposed October 1 rally. The Yoruba One…
JUST IN: Buhari presents 2021 budget next week
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 Appropriations Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly next week, The Nation learnt on Tuesday. Senate President, Ahmad…
BREAKING (P&ID): UK Court Orders Release of $200m Guarantee to Nigeria
A London Commercial Court Tuesday ordered the release of the $200million guarantee put in place as security for the stay of execution granted Nigeria for the appeal filed against the…
Nigeria@60: FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Nigerian government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister…
JUST IN: Buhari seeks approval for N147bn refund to Ondo, four other states
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve the refund of N148 billion to Ondo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Osun and Rivers States for federal road projects the five…
Sanwo-Olu imposes one private revenue collector on all Lagos tertiary institutions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has given all tertiary education institutions in the state till September 30, to enrol on the platform of a private firm – Payment…
FCMB Founder Hands Over Pediatric Hospital To UI, UCH
Founder of First City Monument Bank, (FCMB) and philanthropist, Otunba (Dr.) Michael Olasubomi Balogun has signed an agreement handing over the Otunba Tunwase…
Oodua Nation? Count me out, says Sowore
Activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has disowned claim that he had abandoned the plan to be part of a mass protest scheduled for Nigeria’s Independence Day and…
Oduduwa Republic, a joke taken too far — Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described the agitation for Oduduwa Republic as a joke taken too far by some people. Falana said this in his…