Boris Johnson Faces Fresh Scandal Over Lockdown Party Breach
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was embroiled Tuesday in another scandal over his government’s alleged lockdown breaches as police said they were investigating a Downing Street gathering attended by dozens of top officials. In the latest in a string of … Continue reading Boris Johnson Faces Fresh Scandal Over Lockdown Party Breach
EFCC Re-Arrests Mompha for Alleged N32.9bn Money Laundering
THE Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. Mompha, who was arrested … Continue reading EFCC Re-Arrests Mompha for Alleged N32.9bn Money Laundering
Nine Children Among 19 Dead in New York Fire
Nine children were among at least 19 people killed and dozens injured when a fire tore through a high-rise apartment building in New York on Sunday in one of America’s worst residential fires in recent memory. Witnesses reported seeing trapped … Continue reading Nine Children Among 19 Dead in New York Fire
Nigeria Causing Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Spread to Neighbouring Countries – WHO
The World Health Organisation has expressed concerns over the possible outbreak of the vaccine-derived poliovirus, also known as CVDPV2, and is also concerned about the poor quality of supplementary immunisation activities conducted to date and routine immunisation, and urged the … Continue reading Nigeria Causing Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Spread to Neighbouring Countries – WHO
Over 2,600 Flights Cancelled in US Amid COVID-19 Surge
Americans returning home from holiday travel had to battle another day of airport chaos Sunday, with more than 2,600 flights cancelled due to bad weather or airline staffing woes sparked by a surge in Covid cases. Further disruptions are predicted … Continue reading Over 2,600 Flights Cancelled in US Amid COVID-19 Surge
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji, Dies at 93
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has passed away. He was 93 Years old. His death was confirmed by palace sources who pleaded anonymity on Sunday. However, when contacted, the monarch’s aides neither confirmed his death nor denied … Continue reading Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji, Dies at 93
WHO Warns of COVID-19 ‘Tsunami’ as Omicron Fuels Record Surges
A Covid “tsunami” threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO said Wednesday, as record surges fuelled by the Omicron variant dampened New Year celebrations around the world once again. Governments are walking a tightrope between anti-virus restrictions and the need … Continue reading WHO Warns of COVID-19 ‘Tsunami’ as Omicron Fuels Record Surges
Five Dead, Two Wounded in US Shooting, Say Police
The death toll from a shooting spree across multiple locations in Colorado, which ended when the gunman was himself shot dead, has risen to five, police said Tuesday. The trail of shooting began around 5:00 pm on Monday and unfolded … Continue reading Five Dead, Two Wounded in US Shooting, Say Police
805 Nigerian Doctors Got British Licence in Six Months, Total Now 9,189 –British Agency
Analysis of data obtained from the General Medical Council of Britain has revealed that 805 Nigeria-trained doctors were licensed between July and December 25, 2021. Also, the number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the United Kingdom increased to 9,189. The figure … Continue reading 805 Nigerian Doctors Got British Licence in Six Months, Total Now 9,189 –British Agency
2,993 Dead as Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 234,709 -NCDC
Nigeria recorded 1,356 COVID-19 infections in 11 states and the FCT on Friday. Friday’s new infections brought the country’s tally to 234,709. The country also recorded two related deaths on Friday raising the mortality figure from 2,991 on Thursday to … Continue reading 2,993 Dead as Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 234,709 -NCDC
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