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Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Abdullahi as FCT CJ
By Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari has written formally to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, who has been in acting capacity as the substantive Chief
Appeal Court Acquits Dokpesi of N2.1bn Fraud Charges
By Alex Enumah The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday discharged the founder of DAAR Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, from the N2.1 billion fraud charges brought
At Easter, Buhari Aknowledges Efforts of Frontline Health Workers in Fight Against COVID-19
By Deji Elumoye As Christians celebrate Easter this weekend, President Muhammadu Buhari has formally acknowledged the efforts of frontline health workers in the nation’s fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madagascar Ditches Covid-Organics, Set to Join Covid Vaccine Global Initiative
Madagascar has changed tact and decided to join the global Covid-19 vaccine initiative Covax. “There are still many steps to be taken before access to the vaccines, but the registration
Libya’s Navy Intercepts Boat Carrying 138 Europe-bound Migrants
Authorities in Libya say the country’s coastguard has intercepted an inflatable boat carrying 138 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s western coast on Wednesday. Libya’s navy said more than half of
India Launches Biggest Vaccination Drive as Virus Cases Surge
India has started vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 in its biggest push yet against a surging virus that has hit the highest daily count
Mauritius Stretches Lockdown Amid New Covid Deaths
Mauritius is extending the lockdown for another month starting Thursday, and police will enforce a new Temporary Restrictions of Movement Order. Failure to wear a mask can now result in
Search for Missing NAF Jet Continues, Air Force Chief Arrives Maiduguri
By Kingsley Nwezeh The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to supervise the search for the missing fighter plane that disappeared
Resident Doctors Begin Strike
Agreement with FG signed under duress By Onyebuchi Ezigbo Resident doctors have said that they are going ahead with their indefinite strike scheduled for Thursday (today), despite signing an agreement
Ogun Pledges to Complete Arepo, Journalists’ Estate Road in Record Time
By Kayode Fasua The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to rehabilitate and complete the Journalists Estate road in Arepo, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. This is
