German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier confirmed on Monday that he backed extending financial assistance to companies hit by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic beyond the current deadline of September. Altmaier’s spokesperson said the minister welcomed indications from Finance Minister Olaf Scholz to the effect that Scholz would not allow companies to go under, in remarks made…
Nollywood stars who featured in a yet-to-be released movie – Love Castle – have mourned the demise of their colleague, Rachel Oniga. The movie producer, Beatrice Ogunmola in a statement on Monday, described Oniga as “an icon”. Oniga before her demise featured in the movie alongside Kehinde Bankole, Jide Kosoko, Zack Orji, Desmond Elliot, Femi…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it is actively involved in ensuring that removal of House Officers and NYSC doctors from scheme of service does not lead to crisis in Lagos State health sector. Dr Adetunji Adenekan, NMA Chairman, Lagos Zone, gave the assurance at a media briefing on Monday in Lagos. Adenekan said that NMA…
Two humanitarian rescue ships have pulled 394 migrants from a dangerously overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean in an operation lasting about six hours, Reuters news agency reported. The German and French NGO ships Sea-Watch 3 and Ocean Viking overnight on Sunday rescued the migrants in Tunisian waters 68km (42 miles) from the North African…
Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the men’s 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking retired Jamaican star Usain Bolt’s 13-year hold on the event. Jacobs, 26, timed a European record of 9.80 seconds in Sunday’s final, with American Fred Kerley taking silver in 9.84 seconds in one of the most understated major 100…
Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi have put the nightmare of serious injuries behind them to share a rare Olympic athletics gold in the high jump. Barshim – giving Qatar its first Olympic track and field title – and Tamberi recorded a best clearance of 2.37 metres on Sunday Maksim Nedasekau of Belarus also…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has directed immediate suspension of Mr Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, following the high-profile bribery and fraudulent allegations made against the officer. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The worsening trend of drug abuse among adolescents in Nigeria has become an issue of major concern to the society. A recent report from UN Office on Drug and Crimes (UNODC) indicated an alarming rate of drug abuse, especially among children in schools. The report said that Nigeria had one of the highest drug prevalence…
By Ephraims Sheyin Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has said that the massive investment that had revitalised the Nigerian Railway Corporation was a “game changer” in the maritime sector. “I must commend President Muhammadu Buhari for investing so much into reviving Railway transportation. It is really exciting that…
