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United in Grief But Still Miles Apart: William, Harry to Re-unite at Prince Philips’ Funeral
Prince Phillip’s grandson Prince Harry has flown into the UK from his US base to attend Saturdays funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. However it was revealed on Thursday that
China’s Posts Record 18.3% Economic Growth in Post-Covid Comeback
China’s economy grew a record 18.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. It’s the biggest jump in the gross domestic product (GDP) since
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Rallies Global Action for Increased Access to Vaccines
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has recommended actions for countries and drug makers to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines and share them more widely
China Ramps Up Vaccination Drive with Free Eggs, Grocery Discounts
China’s success at controlling the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a population that has seemed almost reluctant to get vaccinated. So it is accelerating its inoculation campaign by offering incentives
US Preparing for 1-year Covid-19 Booster Shots; Pfizer Chief Sees Need
The United States is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine to 12 months after people are initially vaccinated against Covid-19, a White House
Nigeria: Kano Governor Ganduje ‘Resolves’ Dispute Between Dangote, BUA Groups
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has resolved the dispute between the Dangote Group and BUA Group, owned by two prominent indigenes of the state, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Alhaji
Information Minister Says Unpatriotic Citizens Made Twitter Snub Nigeria for Ghana
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, blamed those he described as “unpatriotic Nigerians” for the decision by Twitter to make Ghana its African headquarters. Mohammed,
Breaking: Gunmen abduct Ekiti monarch
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti Barely a week after the Elewu of Ewu, in Ilemeje Local Government of Ekiti State, Oba Adetutu Ajayi escaped the kidnapper’s ambush, Oba David Oyewumi the
Kwara govt reiterates commitment to ease of doing business
The Kwara Government has restated its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for economic growth and development in the state. The Chairman, Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Mrs
Nigeria Lifts Ban on New SIM Cards’ Issuance
Nigeria’s federal government on Thursday reversed its policy banning the sale of new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, in agreement
