JUST IN: We Have Not Approved Any COVID-19 Vaccines Yet, Nigerians Beware – NAFDAC

Following the reports of fake vaccines, making the rounds, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday stated that it has not approved any COVID-19 vaccine, warning the general public to beware. Bemoaning the unfortunate development, the Agency

Imo Government Goes Tough on Illegal Revenue Collectors, COVID-19 Protocol Defaulters

All those collecting revenue illegally in Imo State, claiming to be doing so on behalf of government ministry, department or agency have been warned to desist forthwith or be confronted with the government law enforcement machinery. By the statement signed by the CPS/Media

Nigerian Scientists Identify Possible COVID-19 Treatment Drug, Says Osinbajo

A team of Nigerian professors and scientists, named IVERCOVID Research Group, has investigated the effectiveness and roles that the Ivermectin drug can play in the treatment of coronavirus. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Laolu Akande, the media aide

INEC Mulls New Technologies For 2023 Polls

By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is contemplating introducing new technologies to improve the conduct of the 2023 general elections. It also hinted that existing technologies will be reviewed for optimum performance. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity

NYSC To Ensure Strict Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols

By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps has directed all its State Coordinators, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 Prevention and Safety Protocols ahead of camp reopening next week Tuesday. The scheme will continue its

FG Warns Public Against Using Lagos Airport Road Flyover

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Friday advised the public to stay off Airport Road Flyover in Lagos dangerously burnt by fire, pending the determination of its structural safety. The bridge which runs over Toyota Bus Stop

FCT Trains 2000 On Pest Control, Begins Dry Season Farming Campaign

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja As part of measures to ensure food security, the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA said it has begun an aggressive campaign targeted at boosting dry season farming and has also trained about 2000 farmers on pest control and storage

ASUU Awaits Release Of N40b Earned Allowance

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it is awaiting the release of the N40 billion earned allowance the Federal Government promised the union, 12 days after it called off the nine-month strike. The government, it said, has

Former ANA Vice Chairman Aderinokun Dies At 80

By Ozolua Uhakheme, Assistant Editor Arts Former Vice Chairman Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Otunba Eddie Aderinokun is dead. He passed on January 3 at 80, following a brief illness. A statement by his brother Chief Kayode Aderinokun reads:”With great sadness, but with

Lagos Govt Asks Civil Servants To Work From Home For Another Two Weeks

The Lagos State government has directed all public servants on Grade Levels 14 and below to continue working from home for another two weeks. It explained that the extension order to the workers who were expected to resume on Monday followed the increase