The United Kingdom has released a new update on the processing of visa applications for countries on its red list. On Sunday, the British High Commission announced that it will “pause making decisions” on visitor visa applications from all red…
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday warned against the use of convalescent plasma in the treatment of COVID-19. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘WHO recommends against the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19’, where the organisation noted…
Dr Wale Babalakin, SAN, the eldest son of the late retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Bolarinwa Babalakin, on Monday recalled how his late father reconciled the immediate past Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, and Owa Obokun of Ijesaland,…
As ultimatum given by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to the government to implement its demands or face another round of industrial action ended on Sunday, the former has said Nigerians will know its position within 24 hours.…
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in its effort to enhance podium performance of Team Nigeria’s athletes at international competitions yesterday began a 2nd National Sports Medicine Symposium for medical personnel from the 36 states of the federation…
Adamawa State government has banned the operations of the Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria across its 21 local government areas especially in Demsa, Numan, Lamurde, Guyuk and Shelleng. This followed reports of abuse of the rules of engagement and lack…
Lagos magistrate slams traffic officers, orders release of impounded car, motorist demands compensation (Punch) A magistrate has ordered the release of a vehicle impounded by officials of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, aka task force, over…
Pastor seeks divorce, accuses wife of defamation (Vanguard) A 48-year-old pastor, Nosa Abume, on Monday approached an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to nullify his 17-year-old marriage accusing his wife of defaming his character. “My wife is making statement that…
History will be made in Nigeria’s aviation industry on Tuesday, December 7, as commercial operations begin on this day at Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri. This important development is following the clearance given on December 1 by the Nigerian…
The MTN Foundation has commenced call-for entries for the fifth phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme. According to a statement, the training will be held virtually for young entrepreneurs in Adamawa, Anambra, Cross River, Jigawa, Kogi and…
