The most recent badge arrived in Nigeria on 29 November 2021, containing 2,240,243 doses of Johnson&Johnson vaccines. The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Birgitt Ory on Friday said “Nobody is safe until everybody is safe. We must continue to work together to ensure access to vaccines. “Therefore, Germany is a strong supporter of COVAX as well
RCCG Parish Opens Online Dating Site
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the City of David in Victoria Island, Lagos, has launched a dating website. “There is no marriage in heaven!” the church posted on its official Facebook page, days after the website went live. “We are here to help you connect and hopefully meet your better half.” A visit
NCAA finally approves commencement of commercial flights in Anambra Airport
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued authority to the Anambra government to open the State’s International Cargo and Passenger Airport for commercial operations with effect from 2nd December 2021. The state Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel Ifejiofor disclosed this to journalists on Thursday. Ifejio said the approval was contained in a letter dated
Emirates Airline sets date to resumes flight operations to Nigeria
Emirates airline says it will resume passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021, mandating COVID-19 PCR tests for all inbound travellers. With this, it is understood that passengers from Nigeria will take the COVID-19 PCR test within three days before departure and another test on arrival at the UAE. Emirates, the flag
Sanusi Lamido’s banishment nullified by Federal high court
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared as unlawful and a violation of the fundamental human rights of the ex-Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, his banishment from Kano and forceful relocation to Awe in Nasarawa State. Recall that Sanusi was forcibly removed from the palace after his dethronement and taken against his will
#COVID-19: Last Minute Rush As FG Set To Bar Unvaccinated Workers Tomorrow
Hundreds of federal civil servants especially in Abuja are rushing to hospitals and designated centres to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, Daily Trust reports. This is in the wake of the ravaging effect of another COVID-19 variant named Omicron, which puts the world on red alert as many countries contemplate closing their
Parag Agrawal To Replace Jack Dorsey As Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal will take over as the new Twitter Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following Monday’s stepping down of co-founder Jack Dorsey from the position. “I’ve decided to leave Twitter because I believe the company is ready to move on from its founders,” Dorsey said in a statement. “My trust in Parag as Twitter’s CEO is
Ballon d’Or 2021 full results: the final rankings
The Ballon d’Or 2021 full results have been revealed in Paris, with Lionel Messi holding off the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema and Jorginho to secure the title of best men’s footballer in the world. A shortlist of 30 players was drawn up, with votes cast by football experts across the globe. France Football,
#BallonD’ior : Messi Wins 7th Ballon D’or ahead of Lewandowski
Lionel Messi collected his seventh Ballon d’Or award at a glittering 2021 ceremony in Paris this evening. Messi was the favourite after winning the Copa America with Argentina earlier this year, despite one of his less impressive years at club level: Barcelona finished third in La Liga and fell in the first knockout round of
Gunmen Shoot Kogi Commissioner, Kidnap Others
Suspected kidnappers have shot the Commissioner for Environment in Kogi State, Adewale Omofaiye. According to sources, the attackers had laid an ambush for the commissioner before he was shot while some other persons were abducted from the scene. The incident occurred on Sunday evening between Ikoyi and Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area (LGA) of