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US Warns Nationals Ahead of President Déby’s Funeral
The US has urged its nationals in Chad to exercise caution on Friday, the day of the funeral of the late Chadian President Idriss Déby. A post on the US
Nigeria: Presidency Defends Comms Minister Pantami, Says ICT Companies Seeking to ‘Cancel’ Him
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says the public discourse around his Communications Minister, Isa Pantami is a “cancel campaign” instigated by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies who seek his removal.
India Hospital Fire Kills 13 Amid Covid Oxygen Crisis
At least 13 patients have died after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of an Indian hospital treating Covid patients near Mumbai. The blaze, which took place
Nigeria Grants NLNG $52m Tax Waiver for Bodo Bridge Construction
Nigeria’s federal government has granted the Nigeria LNG Limited N20 billion (about $52m) in tax waiver for the construction of Bodo Bonny Bridge in Rivers State. The Executive Chairman, Federal
Japan Approves Rheumatoid Drug Baricitinib for Covid-19 Patients
Japan’s health ministry approved on Friday the use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Baricitinib for COVID-19 patients, the third such approval following the drugs remdesivir and dexamethasone. Eli Lilly & Co’s
Desperate Hunt for Missing Indonesian Submarine as Oxygen Set to Run Out
Rescue aircraft and ships scoured the sea north of Bali on Friday as the hunt for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 crew on board reached a critical phase due
Nigeria’s Presidency Throws Weight Behind Comms Minister Accused of Sympathising with Terrorists
Those pushing for the removal of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, were on Thursday rebuffed by the presidency, which told them that the minister will
WHO Urges African Nations to Keep Expired Covid Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry date. Countries have been told to keep hold of them
Nigeria Most Hit by Deby’s Death, Government Says as It Tightens Security Around Chadian Border
Nigeria’s federal government said on Thursday that Nigeria is the most hit by the death of President Idriss Deby of Chad given its dire security implications, assuring Nigerians, however, that
Nigeria: Buhari, Northern Governors Brainstorm Over Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with six Northern governors at the State House, Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment towards ending the security challenges facing the nation. The meeting
