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DR Congo and Guinea Recruit Participants to Test Early-stage Covid Drug
Participants in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea are being recruited to test a new drug to treat people with mild to moderate forms of Covid-19. The study called
Chad Military Council Names Transitional Government
The military council that took power in Chad last month after the shock death of veteran leader Idriss Deby has named a transitional government. Deby’s 37-year-old son Mahamat, who took
Nigeria: Southwest Ondo State Repatriates 42 Suspected ‘Invaders’ to Northwest Kano and Jigawa
The Ondo State government in southwest Nigeria on Sunday evacuated 42 suspected invaders, who were arrested on Thursday by men of the Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, at Okitipupa, the
Nigeria: Socio-political Group Afenifere Accuses Buhari Government of Corruption, Nepotism
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere on Sunday described the recent crisis of confidence among ethnic groups in the country as justifying its opposition to the election of President Muhammadu Buhari
Security Forces Uncover Plot By Insurgents to Infiltrate Abuja
Security forces have uncovered a plot by insurgents to infiltrate the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), using tinted vehicles and covered plate numbers, THISDAY has learnt. It was
With Dwindling Allocations, Nigerian States Initiate Cost-cutting Measures
With the dwindling allocations from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), state governments nationwide have planned a raft of measures to earn more revenues and enthrone frugality in public spending,
Buhari Urges Media Professionals to ‘Wield Freedom Responsibly’
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is calling on media professionals to be responsible and sensitive to situations and avoid anything that would exacerbate the condition in the country. President Buhari stated
Nigeria: Fire Destroys Ibru’s Property in Apapa
A building located at 33 Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos, which allegedly belongs to the late businessman, Alex Ibru, was on Friday razed down by fire. The cause of the fire
Nigeria Governors Chairman Fayemi Tells Youth to Stop Agonising and Use Numerical Strength for Change
Chairman Nigeria Governors Forum and governor of southwest Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged the Nigerian youth to quit agonising but take advantage of their numerical strength and voting
No Plans to Significantly Increase Electricity Tariff, Nigeria’s Power Minister Mamman Says
Authorities in Nigeria have said there are no plans in place to significantly increase the electricity tariff. The country’s minister of power, Sale Mamman said the latest review is just
