Uzodinma threatens sanction on workers who comply with Monday sit-at-home order by IPOB
The Imo State government has threatened to mete out sanctions against civil servants who adhere to Monday’s sit at home directive from the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB. The threat was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
Over 70% of drugs dispensed in Nigeria are substandard – NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has said over 70 per cent of medical drugs being dispensed in Nigeria are substandard. The NPHCDA in a statement shared on its website ahead of the Primary Healthcare Summit and captioned ‘Re-imaging Primary…
War: You’re compulsive liar, can’t separate fact from fiction – Javid slams Putin
UK Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, has slammed Russian President, Vladimir Putin, branding him a “compulsive liar” amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Javid said that Putin is having difficulty separating fiction from fact, adding that the West should…
Ukraine reveals eight humanitarian corridors for escape
Ukrainian authorities on Monday said the country has planned eight humanitarian corridors for civilians to escape the war in Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the corridors would be used for buses to evacuate and deliver aid. According to…
Malami approves NDLEA’s request to seize assets belonging to Kyari and his accomplices
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has approved a request by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to confiscate assets belonging to Abba Kyari and his co-accused. A senior justice ministry official said according to…
Petrol will cost N300 per litre, Diesel N1,000, Nigerians’ll stone govs soon – Primate Ayodele
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Monday, revealed that Nigerians would soon buy diesel for N1000 per litre and petrol for N300 per litre. Ayodele said the rise would be due to an impending economic…
War: EU to shake off dependence on Russian energy amid Ukraine conflict
Oil prices in Europe have been surging since the start of the conflict in Ukraine amid fears that the European Union (EU) may ban energy imports from Russia. The EU is eager to shake off its reliance on Russian energy…
Kaduna declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a, Kaura
The Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect following advice from security agencies after an attack on Agban Kagoro and environs by suspected Fulani militias leading to loss of…
Buhari’s strong ally, Salihu Tanko Yakasai dumps APC
The controversial former media aide to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakassai, who is a strong political ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) citing the government’s failure to impact Nigerians’…
Court issues arrest warrant against ex-House of Reps member, Nzeribe
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on Monday issued a warrant of arrest against a former House of Representatives member, Chief Chuma Nzeribe, for disobedience to the order of the court. Justice Halilu Yusuf, who issued…