More than 2.6 mln coronavirus cases were registered around the world in the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily rate for the entire pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. Thus, the organization reported about 296,496,809 cases and 5,462,631 deaths. The number of new cases increased per day by 2,618,130, deaths – […]
Day: January 8, 2022
Nigerian Army shuts down Adamawa market used as Boko Haram trading hub
The Nigerian Army has shut down the Song cattle market after intelligence gathered showed that Boko Haram members were sending rustled cattle to be sold at the market. The closure of the market had raised commotion as some traders alleged the action of the military, followed by their refusal to yield to the demands […]
Case of African swine fever reported in northern Italy
A case of African swine fever has been detected in a wild boar in Italy, news agency ANSA said Friday, raising fears of a blow to the country’s meat industry. Highly transmissible and fatal for pig populations, African swine fever (ASF) does not present a risk for human health, but risks serious repercussions for […]
Nigeria Confirms 814 New Cases Of Covid-19
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 814 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of the confirmed cases to 247,009. The NCDC made this known on its official website on Friday. The total of number of discharged now stand at217,832 and 3066 deaths recorded. The NCDC listed the States […]
Covid-19 update: World passes 300 million cases as Omicron breaks records
The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million on Friday, with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread setting new infection records in dozens of countries over the last week. In the past seven days, 34 countries have recorded their highest number of weekly cases since the start of the pandemic, including 18 […]
COVID-19: Kwara Vaccinates 445,808 People
The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Nusirat Elelu, has said that about 445, 808 people have been vaccinated in Kwara with both Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines for first and second dose as part of efforts to forestall the spread of virus in the state. Elelu disclosed this in Ilorin, […]
FCT Minister Receives Presidential Accolade
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Musa Bello on his efforts in ensuring compliance and more decency in allocation of resources. The President commendation was contained in a message signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu to […]
Borno: Troops Inflict Casualty On Terrorists In Damasak
Troops of 5 Brigade, Sector 3 Joint Task Force(JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised three BH/ISWAP terrorists recovering one AK 47 Rifle, a truck, two Motorcycles, four empty magazines and rounds of 7.62mm ammunition amongst others while others retreated in disarray. The gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE […]
Wife Of NDLEA Boss Dies
The Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd) has lost his first wife, Mrs Zainab Marwa. A statement by the family on Saturday said, “Mrs Zainab Marwa died after a brief illness, in the early hours of the day at the age of 66. […]
President Buhari Pledges Improved Welfare To Military Personnel
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured serving and retired members of the Military that government will continue to improve on their welfare including the families of the dead. President Buhari gave the commitment in a message to the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration jumat prayer held at […]