OPEC congratulates Buhari on signing PIB into law
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The Secretary General of OPEC, Dr Mohammed Barkindo, said this in a congratulatory letter released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. “I wish to extend my
Fani-Kayode states implication of Taliban attack in Afghanistan on Nigeria
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has disclosed the implications of the Taliban taking over government in Afghanistan on the Nigerian security structure. Fani-Kayode in series of posts on his Twitter account noted that the crisis in Afghanistan is an indication that Nigeria should not depend on the United States,
Sickle Cell ‘warrior ‘ urges youths to know their genotype before marriage
A Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) warrior, Mr Isiorono Igho-Orienru, has appealed to governments and stakeholders to create massive awareness among youths on the importance of checking genotype before marriage. Igho-Orienru, also an advocate of sickle cell disease, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Gastroenteritis kills 39 persons in Sokoto – Commissioner
Gastroenteritis has so far claimed the lives of 39 persona in the last three weeks in 18 out of the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State, a top government official has confirmed. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Inname, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Plateau attack: Police arrest 20 suspects, rescue 33 victims
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba said that 33 victims of Saturday attack on travellers through Rukuba community in Jos North LGA of Plateau had been rescued with 20 suspects arrested. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba said this in a statement on Sunday
Yobe tech wizard, Dagona, invents mini spying wireless car
Usman Dagona, a 200 level Chemistry student at the Federal University, Gashua, Yobe, has invented a mini spying wireless car. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the car is currently ranked third with 274 points on the voting scoreboard of 2021 Create the Future Design Contest sponsored by
Bosch hopes to increase earnings from sales of batteries
Given rising demand for batteries across all industries, German technology group, Bosch, wants to earn more from the sale of batteries and battery technology. Bosch hoped for a jump in sales in this area, from around 100 million euros in 2020 to around 250 million euros (293 million dollars) by
Madagascar president sacks ministers, saying some were poor performers
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has sacked all his ministers, his office said. The sacking of the ministers is coming days after he criticised some of their performances, saying they were below par, and weeks after officials said they had thwarted a plot to kill the former coup leader. Rajoelina’s office
Corps members replace striking Doctors in FMC Yola – NAN
Corps members on Thursday replaced the striking doctors in the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) directed its members across the country to embark on a total strike from Aug. 2.This directive was issued on
Alex Saab files criminal complaint against José Landim, Natalino Correia and Judiciary Police inspectors
AllAfrica InfoWire (Washington, DC) highlighted the rivalry between Venezuelan envoy Alex Saab and the governments of Cape Verde and the United States yesterday. The defence team of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab who has been imprisoned for over a year in Sal awaiting the outcome of an extradition process to the