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Race for U-13 JOF Kids Cup semifinals tickets begin
The battle for semifinals tickets at the on-going U-13 JOF Kids Football Championship began yesterday at St Mary’s International School, Coker and White Sand playground in Lekki, Lagos. The post
Russia recalls Washington envoy after Biden comments
Russia said Wednesday it had summoned its Washington ambassador to Moscow for consultations on its ties with the United States, but stressed it wanted to prevent an “irreversible deterioration” in
Police unveil 100 traffic personnel in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday inaugurated 100 traffic personnel who were trained to ensure safer roads and free traffic flow in the state. The traffic personnel are
APC govt will not spare or condone looters of public funds – National Secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government would not spare or condone looters of public funds within and outside government. The party said this in
WHO continues to recommend use of AstraZeneca vaccine for time being
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends continuing vaccinations with AstraZeneca’s vaccine against Covid-19 until further notice, despite recent fears about its safety. “Vaccination against Covid-19 will not reduce illness or
Countries halting AstraZeneca vaccine
More than a dozen countries including France, Italy and Germany have suspended AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 shots because of fears over blood clots and other possible side effects. While the company insists
Dutch vote in ‘Covid election’ as PM aims for fourth term
Mark Rutte The Netherlands voted on Wednesday in a socially-distanced election that Prime Minister Mark Rutte cast as a choice of the best leader to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate steps down bill for Armed Forces Service Commission
The Senate on Wednesday stepped down the consideration of a bill seeking to establish the Armed Forces Services Commission. The commission was to ensure that the composition/appointment of Service Chiefs
DPR seals 11 filling stations in FCT over malpractice
Department of Petroleum Resources The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed11 filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for under-dispensing and over-pricing of petrol. The Zonal Operations Controller,
Ortom expresses shock at Deputy Speaker Wase’s rejection of diaspora petition
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has described as shocking the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives rejection of
