The federal government on Tuesday said it lacked the capacity and resources needed to cater for over 2,000 Nigerians who have expressed willingness to return to the country owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs who disclosed this while
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel has topped 12,046, with 123 deaths, the Health Ministry said late Tuesday. Seven people died and 460 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. 175 people are in critical condition. Meanwhile, at least
The European Union has donated 50 million Euros to Nigeria for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Ketil Karlsen who led the delegation made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. He said that
Sub-Saharan Africa’s gross domestic product is expected to contract 1.6% this year, compared 3.1% growth last year, as the coronavirus pandemic wrecks the region’s economies, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday . Various African governments have imposed lockdowns and curfews to curb
A group of US security agencies is urging the Federal Communications Commission to revoke China Telecom’s permission to operate in the United States. “This recommendation reflects the substantial and unacceptable national security and law enforcement risks” associated with China Telecom’s access to the
Chadian forces have liberated Nigerian and Nigerian territories previously occupied by Boko Haram terrorists, according to Communiqué on Operation Fury of Boma issued Thursday by the Office of Chief of Defence and Security Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of Chad. “The
A group of Coronavirus (COVID-19) victims in Nigerians have written to the Chinese Government, demanding the payment of $2 trillion as compensation. Their case is being pursued by Agu Obasi, Esq, Director, International Medical Law Centre, and Solicitor and Advocate, Supreme Court of
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, over 1,000 Nigerians in the United States and other European countries have applied to the Federal Government to facilitate their return to the country. The government has given two conditions to be met. They must undergo
The global coronavirus pandemic is causing an economic crisis unlike any in the past century and will require a massive response to ensure recovery, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday. She warned that “global growth will turn sharply negative in 2020,” with 170
Importation of unaccessed Chinese Dictors to Fight Covid – 19: You are violating due process and putting Nigerian lives in danger – Lifeline Center warns Fed. Govt. Lifeline Centre for Medical and Health Rights Advocacy (Lifeline Centre) has taken a swipe at the
BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has
As the world steps into 2025, Mr. Okwuosa Charles Chinedu, CEO of Birotojob, has called
As the dawn of a new year brings renewed hope and aspirations to homes across
In continuation of her mobilization and sensation exercise before its workshop, the Imo State GIZ