UN seeks $1.8bn intervention to assist 7.8 million Nigerians
The UN System in Nigeria, alongside partner NGOs are collectively appealing for 1.08 billion dollars to provide urgent aid to 7.8…
OPEC forecasts steeper decline in oil demand
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said that the world oil demand will fall by 9.1 million barrels per…
818 million children worldwide risk contracting COVID-19 — UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 818 million children worldwide are at risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and other…
Ahmed Musa shares first photo of newborn son
Super Eagles star, Ahmed Musa, and his wife Julie have shared the first photo of their newborn son.
The couple welcomed the child…
Bandits launch fresh attacks in Niger, kill 15
Fifteen persons have been confirmed dead in fresh attack by armed bandits in Ukuru village in Mariga local government area of…
Russia to pay $6.3m doping fine
Russia’s sports ministry said on Wednesday it would help its athletics federation pay a doping fine that is a key condition to…
COVID-19: Nigeria may lose N3trn from Entertainment Sector – FG
The federal government has said the present coronavirus pandemic was stifling the entertainment sector’s ability to contribute…
UNILAG Senate, unions back sacked VC, demand reinstatement
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as well as the four workers unions of the institution have called on the Federal…
NJC recommends appointment of 22 judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 22 judges, including Justices of the Supreme Court, heads…
Makinde swears-in Oyeleke as new commissioner for environment
A substantive commissioner for the Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Idowu Oyeleke was on Thursday…