Nigeria has commenced the immediate distribution of 5,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, prioritizing high-risk individuals such as health workers and residents in areas with high infection rates. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency confirmed this as part of efforts to control the multi-country outbreak. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, welcomed the delivery […]
Chevron Nigeria Spends Over $1 Billion Annually on Local Content Development
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has announced that it spends over $1 billion each year to support local content development and create contract opportunities across its various projects in the country. This was revealed by CNL’s General Manager for Policy, Government, and Public Affairs, Mr. Olusoga Oduselu, during a one-day Media Capacity Training for members of […]
Come out Boldly and Call me a Mole – Wike Dares PDP Leaders
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boldly challenged any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor or leader to publicly accuse him of being a mole. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Wike expressed frustration over ongoing accusations within the party. Wike disclosed that before accepting his ministerial […]
Delta Governor Sacks Special Adviser Over Alleged Links to Murder of Sand Dealer
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has terminated the appointment of Eruteyan Ejiro Eradajaye, his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, following allegations linking him to the murder of Sam Ophie, a sand dealer in the Adagbrassa-Ugolo community. Eradajaye, who is also the chairman of the community, was reportedly involved in a confrontation with Ophie at […]
HRW Condemns Treason Charges Against Nigerian Protesters Amid Government Crackdown
Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a statement on September 6 condemning the treason charges against protesters in Nigeria. A total of 124 people were arrested during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign in August, with 10 facing treason charges, a crime punishable by death. HRW’s Anietie Ewang criticized the charges, warning that the Nigerian government’s actions reflect an […]
Nigerian on Death Row in Indonesia Freed After Many Years in Jail
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the release of Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia. After several years in prison, his freedom was secured thanks to the pro bono legal efforts of Washington D.C.-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. During a […]
Palpable Tension Grips NUJ FCT Council Ahead of Saturday’s Congress
The unending tales of maladministration and financial impropriety trailing the tenure of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, ex-FCT Council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche has caused pulsating tension in the council as members gear up for the next Congress expected to hold on Saturday, 14th September, 2024. Investigations reveal that in a bid to cover up […]
Pedestrian struck by car in London’s south end
A serious collision involving a pedestrian has closed Commissioners Road East between Adare Crescent and Rideout Street South in all directions.
Police identify shooting suspect and need your help to find him
London police have identified and charged a suspect they say was involved in a shooting earlier this week.
24-packs of Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt recalled over mould
Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt 24-packs are being recalled in Canada due to mould.
