International
Nigeria, all others removed from Red List by UK, Conditions Given
Nigeria and all other 10 countries on the travel red list will be removed as the system is “less effective in slowing the incursion” of the Omicron variant, Sajid Javid has announced. The health secretary said the countries will be removed from 4am on Wednesday, so passengers from those nations will no longer have to …
Covid-19: NCDC confirms three fresh Omicron cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement on Tuesday by NCDC Director General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa According to him, the fresh Omicron cases were detected in persons with recent travel history to South Africa. Ifedayo, who …
Wole Arisekola joins Olubadan kingship race as he becomes Mogaji Ajenigi-Eye of Yemetu-Oje
…Restates commitment to develop his community, kinsmen, Oyo state Renowned journalist and businessman, Bowale Oluwole Arisekola, has joined the race to become the Olubadan of Ibadanland after his installation as the Mogaji Ajenigi-Eye of Yemetu-Oje, Ibadan by the current Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1. The gangling …
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter the EU
UK travellers will have to pay a fee to enter countries in the European Union from next year. People who do not live in the EU will need to fill out a €7 (around £5 at the current exchange rate) application to enter. At present people can spend up to 90 days, in every 180, …
100 people missing as Lagos 21-storey building under construction collapsed!
Up to 100 people are missing on Monday night as a 21-storey building under construction collapsed in Gerrad Road, Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria. The collapsed building was part of three towers being built by private developer Fourscore Homes. In a brochure for potential clients, the company promises to offer “a stress-free lifestyle, complete with a hotel …
How1000 Prisoners Freed During Attack In Oyo State Overnight!
correctional centre and freed all inmates. News reports said that the gunmen arrived in their numbers around 11:00 O’clock last night (Friday, October 22, 2021) and started shooting sporadically, and released the inmates who fled to their various destinations. “A source told Newsnen that there was a little bit of panic around the prison vicinity …
A PLEA OF AMNESTY FOR SUNDAY IGBOHO, NNAMDI KANU & OTHERS -AJULO
In this similitude, I strongly urge and appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari, the father of the nation that as a matter of utmost national importance, he should extend forgiveness to agitators, repentant terrorists and bandits who are up in arms against the State. As the _principalem repraesentativum_ and _numerus unus civis_ of the Nigerian …
Fake News: Fall of Wilcrest Estate in Texas not owned by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole
Our attention has been drawn to an online recording distributed on Facebook, Whatsapp and possibly other internet platforms, alleging that some building units in an estate, captured by what appeared to be a group of persons in a moving vehicle, are owned by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Apart from the false commentary offered by the …
Ibadan Agog as Atiku, serving Govs, ex-Govs witness unveiling of world – class Lekan Salami Sports Complex upgrade
Atiku, serving govs, ex-govs arrive Ibadan on Wednesday …As Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex Teni, Taye Currency and QDot perform live at the unveiling ceremony Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki as well as the President …
Top 100 Universities in Nigeria emerge. See Full List
The University of Ibadan, UI, has been ranked as the number one university in Nigeria. The ranking was done by Webometrics, which is the largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institution. Its judgment is based on the assessment of Composite Indicators and Web Impact Factors. Also, Covenant University, and Obafemi Awolowo University are ranked second …
Makinde inducts 5000 newly recruited teachers, promises continous training and support by Oyo govt
…says recruitment based on merit Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, charged the 5,000 newly-recruited teachers and 700 non-teaching staff converted to teaching cadre to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The governor, while speaking at the Induction and Training Programme for the new teachers employed by the post-Primary School Teaching …
Senator Oriolowo congratulates Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico on 60th birthday
The Senator representing Osun-west Senatorial district at the upper legislative house has congratulated the Nigeria Ambassador to Mexico Rt. Hon Adejare Bello on the attainment of his 60th birthday. The Senator in a statement through his Media office felicitates with the former Speaker of Osun state House Assembly describing him as a grassroots politician, …
Can Europe, US & South America learn from South Africa’s Ministry of Health response to first and second Covid-19 waves?
By Wale-Ojo Lanre While leaders in the United States and Brazil rejected scientific and medical advice, and chose to embrace conspiracy theories, South Africa’s Ministry of Health immediately adopted a science and fact-based approach to fighting Covid-19. The Ministry fought the virus, not the science. Since the first coronavirus case was reported in South Africa …
LEGALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DIRECTIVE TO PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF TWITTER BAN IN NIGERIA – AJULO
LEGALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DIRECTIVE TO PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF TWITTER BAN IN NIGERIA – AJULO Sequel to the temporary ban of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government on Friday, 4th June, 2021, my attention has been drawn to a directive credited to the Attorney General of the Federation for the prosecution of …
Buhari suspends Twitter operations indefinitely in Nigeria following deletion of his post!
The Nigerian government headed by the former dictator President Muhammadu Buhari says it has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in the country. Mr Mohammed has for long championed the call for regulation of soci media in the country, claiming the platforms are used to spew hate. This comes …
