Nigeria on Tuesday logged 610 additional COVID-19 infections, the second highest in nearly six months, said the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on its website on Wednesday morning. It said the new infections took the country’s total of confirmed cases to 179,118, from the 422 cases registered a day earlier. The NCDC added that…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its commitment to work with other security agencies to enhance election security in Nigeria. The NSCDC Commandant-General, Mr Ahmed Audi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, in his office on…
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu has reassured investors/stakeholders of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s readiness to sustain the state economy by partnering with them in wealth creation. Ude Uko who stated this during the dedication/House warming party of blocks of flats completed by Ambassador Chief (Dr) Okegbue Nzeribe JP, held at…
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Babagana Mohammed, on Monday urged Nigerian youths to focus on their education to have a better future. Mohammed gave the advice at the opening ceremony of the 2021 NSE National Engineering Games holding at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. He told the News Agency of…
The 19-year-old, who has won six senior caps for his country, scored 11 goals in 34 appearances on loan at Vitesse in the Netherlands last season. Broja signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea this summer and has impressed for the Blues in pre-season. “Armando is a very talented player who we were impressed by…
Manchester City defender John Stones has signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League club. His contract at the Etihad was due to expire next year, but he will now remain with the club until 2026. The 27-year-old re-established himself in City’s title-winning last season, and was part of the England side that made…
he deal, which has the option of a third year, is subject to a medical. The 34-year-old Argentina captain left Barca – the only club he has ever played for – as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair play rules. Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG finished second to Lille in…
Niger health minister on Monday said cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people and infected 201 others across three regions with heavy rains helping to further spread the disease. Health minister Idi Illiassou Mainassara said in a statement that health authorities in Niger believe the outbreak is epidemic. “Most of the cases are…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise as the total number of cases hits 178, 096, as at Aug. 8. The NCDC, which made this known via its wedsite on Monday morning, confirmed additional 471 infections. It named Lagos and Akwa-Ibom as states leading the bulk of the nationwide…
