BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Friday said he will take the lead as the first person in the state to be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to boost the citizens’ confidence to be inoculated against the disease. Obaseki gave the assurance shortly after inspecting the state medical store […]
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Nigeria commences COVID-19 vaccination
ABUJA – Nigeria has started the vaccination of its citizens against the COVID-19 virus on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vaccine, after undergoing assessment by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDC), was confirmed to […]
Support, cooperate with coach Osazee to succeed,Deputy Gov tasks Edo Queens
BENIN CITY – The Deputy Governor of Edo state Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has charged coaches,staff and players of Edo Queens FC of Benin to cooperate with the newly appointed acting head coach of the team Stanley Osazee popularly called coach sheyi as he begins work ahead of Robo FC. The deputy governor gave […]
Complacency cost Edo Queens away point
BENIN CITY – Edo Queens FC could not live up to their promise of grabbing an away point in Wednesday’s NWFL week 8 match against Delta Queens. Edo Queens showed class and strength, giving rise to the hope of taking something positive away from Agbor ,after holding the host team to goalless first half. According […]
Nigeria Will Cross Over Ugly Phase- Former President Jonathan
The former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that Nigeria will get over the current ugly security challenges. Jonathan called for synergy among President Muhammadu Buhari, Governors, Service Chiefs and other stakeholders to tackle insecurity in the country. He condemned the recent kidnapping of school children and Nigerians for ransom by bandits. “I believe […]
President Buhari, VP Osinbajo Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday received the Covid-19 vaccine at the State House, Abuja. First to get the vaccine was President Buhari who was injected the vaccine on his upper right arm by his personal physician Dr. Shuaibu Rafindadi Sanusi. Dr. Sanusi said 0.5ml of the Astra Zeneca vaccine was […]
AGF To Grant NIPOST Treasury Circular For Enforcement
The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmad Idris has said that he will grant NIPOST the request for issuance of a treasury circular to re-enforce the implementation and compliance of the Stamp Duties Act on physical denotation of stamp. The AGF who disclosed this as he received the Postmaster General of NIPOST, Dr. Ismail […]
Cultural Diversity: Council To Partner With South Korea
The National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC plans to partner with the Republic of South Korea in organizing a joint exhibition in Nigeria and in South Korea. The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Runsewe said this would strengthen the mutual cultural relationship that exists between the South Korea, the National Council […]
President Buhari Urges Nigerians To Take Covid-19 Vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari together with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have received their first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo got the jab live on TV, a day after the Covid-19 national vaccine programme commenced with the vaccination of healthcare and frontline workers at the National Hospital, Abuja. The President […]
Improved Security: Association Commends MMA2
The Domestic Airport Cargo Agents Association (DACAA), cargo agents operating at the shed of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos have lauded the management of the terminal for installing state-of-the-art screening machine. DACAA said that the installation of the screening machine had further enhanced security of goods and cargo at the shed. Mr. Monday […]