WHO Declares Monkeypox Global Emergency, Triggers Highest Alert
Again, the global community faces another health emergency after the outbreak of the Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, as the World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be…
2023 Census: NPC Launches Dashboard, Mobile Device Mgt System
In its determination to ensure success in the 2023 census, National Population Commission (NPC) has launched the census dashboard and mobile device management system. Speaking at the launching, the Chairman of the Commission, Nasir Isa Kwarra, said “As part of…
Gunman Fatally Shoots 3 Family Members At Iowa State Park
Three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa Friday, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. AP reports that officers responded to reports of the shooting at…
Osun Governor-Elect Adeleke Receives Certificate Of Return
The Governor-elect of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, was presented his certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday. His presentation comes almost 72 hours after defeating the incumbent governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, with…
Senate Passes Nigeria Start-Up, Electricity, Social Security Commission Bills
A total of three bills were passed on Wednesday by lawmakers during plenary in the Senate chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. The proposed pieces of legislation are the Nigeria Start-up Bill, the Electricity Bill, and the National Social…
Why PDP Will Take Over – Funke Akindele
Lagos State deputy gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele has said that a party with a structure is needed if anyone wants to win election, saying “a viable party” is needed and “you need PDP to take…
Africa Anti-corruption Day: Buhari Seeks Int’l Anti-Corruption Court To Try Offenders
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the African Ant-Corruption Champion, has called for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court to try offenders. He also urged African leaders to intensify the fight against corruption, and create more disincentives for pilfering of…
Baba Ijesha Convicted, Jailed 16 Years For Assaulting Minor
The Lagos State Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court sitting in the Ikeja area has convicted and sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha to 16 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo,…
ECOWAS Court Declares FG’s Twitter Ban Unlawful
The ECOWAS Court has declared the suspension of Twitter’s operations by the Federal Government from June last year till January this year as unlawful. The court gave the ruling in a suit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project…
Court Clears Oyetola As Osun APC Governorship Candidate, Dismisses Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the July 16 governorship election scheduled to hold in the state. Delivering Judgement,…
South Sudan surpasses 10% COVID-19 Vaccination Milestone
Last week, South Sudan surpassed the 10 percent COVID-19 vaccination milestone (of total population, fully vaccinated with a primary series of two doses), a noteworthy step in the protection of lives and towards ending vaccine inequity. The South Sudan government,…
