Nigeria to Redistribute Unutilised Covid-19 Vaccine to States
Nigeria’s federal government may tinker with the COVID-19 vaccine deployment strategy by redistributing unutilised doses out of the consignments sent to states to others that need them more. THISDAY investigation revealed that following the unanticipated shortage of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the government is considering rejigging its plan to redistribute yet-to-be utilised doses to states that […]
Nigeria: Controversy Trails Successor To Olu Of Warri’s Appointment
A pall of controversy enveloped the announcement Monday of the demise of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, and the appointment of his successor, Prince Tsola Emiko. The announcement made by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom and acting Chairman of Olu’s Advisory Council, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe, at a traditional ceremony in Ode Itsekiri, the homestead […]
One Killed After Bangladesh Police Fire On COVID-19 Protesters
One protester was killed and at least three others are in critical condition after police in Bangladesh opened fire on a violent protest against coronavirus restrictions, officials said. The incident took place Monday in the central town of Saltha in Faridpur district, where rumours had spread that a man at a market was injured while […]
Nigerian ‘Social Satirist’ Who Fights Injustice With Art
When in 2019 Nigerian painter Julius Agbaje depicted President Muhammadu Buhari as the Joker, he never imagined that a year later his portrait would become a symbol of youth protest. His image, “Joke’s on You,” showing Buhari with a red nose, white makeup and a terrifying smile, was the emblem of demonstrations against police brutality […]
IPOB Carried Out The Attack On Imo Prison-IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has revealed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) is behind the attack that was carried out on the Imo prison facility. The IGP’s statement comes few hours after gunmen on Monday attacked the Nigerian Correctional Services and the Police Headquarters in the state freeing […]
Prison Break:Correction Authorities Say 1,844 Inmates Escaped
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 1,844 inmates escaped following the attack on its custodial centre in Owerri, the Imo State capital. According to a statement by NCoS spokesman, Francis Enobore, the yet to be identified gunmen stormed the facility in the early hours of Monday 5th April 2021, gained entrance into the yard by […]
Taiwan Transport Minister To Step Down After Deadly Train Crash
Taiwan’s transport minister said on Sunday he would step down after he and the manager of a construction site whose truck slid onto rail tracks causing a catastrophic train crash accepted responsibility for the disaster. Lin Chia-lung, in a statement on his Facebook page, said he would step down once the initial rescue work had […]
UK To Announce New International Travel Rules Using ”Traffic Light”
Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown. The announcement comes as the UK has set a tentative date of May 17 to relaunch international travel. Travel destinations will be ranked green, amber or red according to virus risk, Downing Street […]
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Says Bandits Uses Proceeds Of Abduction To Fund Boko Haram
A strong link has been established between the bandits terrorising the North West and the Boko Haram insurgents operating in the North East. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, stated this when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, saying his government would not negotiate with bandits. “It has been established that the kidnapping operations […]
Gunmen Attack Imo Prison, Free Inmates And Burn Facility
Gunmen on Monday attacked the Nigerian Correctional Services in Imo State and freed an unspecified number of prison inmates. Channels Television gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of today, after which the hoodlums set the facility ablaze. The gunmen also razed the Imo State Police Command headquarters situated in Owerri and burnt almost […]
