NAFDAC Disrupts Unveiling Of Alleged COVID-19 Drug In Abeokuta
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday disrupted the unveiling of an alleged COVID-19 herbal syrup in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Paul Oni, a herbalist, had concluded arrangements to unveil his syrup at a briefing on Thursday at the Centenary Hall in the Ake axis of Abeokuta. However, officials of […]
Akeredolu’s Wife, Betty, Security Aides Test Positive For COVID-19
The first lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 status of the governor’s wife was disclosed by a top government official who craved anonymity. Mrs. Akeredolu’s status was coming three days after her husband, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu begun self-isolation after testing positive. According to a source, the First Lady’s […]
Pelosi: US Should Sanction Russia For Alleged Bounty Scheme
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called for US sanctions against Russia’s intelligence service over bounties that it reportedly offered Taliban militants to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan. The top Democrat in Congress also said the White House had opposed sanctions “that pertained to the intelligence and the defense sectors” of Russia in previous bipartisan […]
USA Declared Independence On July 2, Why Celebrate On 4th?
Fireworks, flags, and hot dogs: The Fourth of July is steeped in patriotism and tradition, and celebrated as the day disgruntled American colonists broke ties with Great Britain and declared their intention to found a democratic nation of their own. fireworks in the night sky: Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., to […]
Death Toll Rises To 96 In Myanmar Monsoon Landslide
The death toll of monsoon landslide in Kachin state of Myanmar has risen to 96 as more bodies were recovered on Thursday, said a release from the Information Ministry. “A over 304-meter high cliff collapsed, burying local jade scavengers,” a rescue worker at the scene was quoted by the ministry. Caused by the monsoon rains, […]
Let Us Stop This Game, Nigerians Are Suffering – Gov. Yahaya
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has claimed politicians are playing games with Nigerians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Bello stated this while speaking on Thursday while hosting the members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, who paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Lokoja. […]
Judge Lifts Ban On Trump’s Niece Tell-All Book
An appeal court judge, Judge Alan Scheinkman has lifted a temporary ban on the publication of a ”tell-all” book written by U.S President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary. According to reports, the ruling allows publisher (Simon & Schuster) to print and distribute the 240-page book, describing Trump as “the world’s most dangerous man.” Read Also: Iran […]
Aero Contractors: We’ll Treat Any Ailment As COVID-19
Ado Sanusi, the chief executive officer of Aero Contractors, has advised intending passengers who have a cold or malaria not to come to the airport. Read Also: Cathay Pacific Airlines Unveil US$5 Billion Bailout Plan Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels TV on Thursday, Sanusi said passengers who are seen sneezing on […]
Sales Of Major U.S. Automakers Take Huge Plunge
One of U.S. automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) has reported a 39 percent year-over-year drop in new-vehicle sales in the second quarter. General Motors Co. (GM) also reported a 34 percent drop. The FCA delivered 367,086 vehicles in the second quarter, down from 597,685 a year ago while the GM delivered 492,489, down from […]
EFCC Arraigns Malabu Oil, 6 Others Over $1 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned Malabu Oil & Gas Limited, six other companies, and an oil tycoon, Aliyu Abubakar before the Federal High Court on a 48-count fraud charge. The Defendants were docked over their involvement in alleged fraudulent transfer of controversial OPL 245, considered as one of the richest […]
Flying Snakes And How They Can Glide Through The Air
Chrysopelea paradisi — the paradise tree snake — does just that, propelling through the air from trees in South and Southeast Asia. Little was known about how such snakes “fly” before a team of scientists from Virginia Tech published a new research paper Monday. Experts say the snakes glide through the air, so study lead […]
‘What Money Can Do’: Wike And His New Song For Buhari
The recent widely publicised letter by Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike to President Muhammadu Buhari applauding him for approving the release of ₦78.9 billion refund to the state government has been attracting rave reviews. Wike, who has been an unrepentant critic of Buhari had previously accused him of bias, especially on the COVID-19 relief […]