By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 9, 2021 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to remit over N3 trillion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federal Government between 2014 and 2020, says the Senate. Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC- Lagos), made the revelation in …

By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, May 9, 2021 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday overpowered visiting Enyimba FC of Aba by 2-0 in the Match Day 19 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The match, which was played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, saw the Flying Antelopes winning a …

Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.   On Wednesday May 5, the US moved to back a Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver that was being debated at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The proposal, first put forward by South Africa and India in October 2020, seeks …

Berlin, May 9, 2021 Rampant Bayern Munich were confirmed as German champions for the 31st time on Saturday and extended their record run of consecutive Bundesliga titles to nine. RB Leipzig’s 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund handed the title to Bayern Munich, who celebrated in the later game with an …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, May 8, 2021 American actress Tawny Kitaen who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. Kitaen — whose real first name was Julie — died on Friday at home in Newport Beach, according to a release from the Orange County …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 8,2021 Amb. Zubair Dada, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has assured that Nigerians in the Diaspora would soon be able to vote from their countries of residence. He gave the assurance at a webinar organised by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Saturday. The …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors rejects the N5m ( five million Naira) each fine imposed on Channels Television and Inspiration FM by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, for alleged infractions.  A statement by Mustapha Isah and Mary Atolagbe, President and General Secretary respectively, said that these fines are punitive, arbitrary and …

By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, May 8, 2021 Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday and killed seven police officers in the process. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday, police spokesman in Rivers, SP Nnamdi Omoni, described the attacks as unprovoked and …

Popular Abuja-based lawyer and All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Dr. Daniel Bwala has lost his mother, Mrs. Zainab Bwala, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Mrs. Bwala died peacefully in the early hours of Saturday after having her breakfast. A source close to the family revealed that the much loved community leader …

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Friday called on the three tiers of government to participate more and take ownership of HIV/AIDS response in the country. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Gambo Aliyu made the call at the ongoing 4-Day HIV Media Advocacy and Social Behaviour …

Mr Matthew Olonisaye, has assumed duty as the 20th Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom Command and appealed for the cooperation of the media to promote its activities. Olonisaye made the appeal in his office in Uyo last Wednesday, while taking over from the outgoing …

Paris, May 8, 2021 Brazil forward Neymar has committed his future to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) by extending his contract until 2025. Neymar joined the Ligue 1 champions from FC Barcelona on a five-year deal at a world record cost of 222 million euros (270 million dollars) in August 2017. He …

By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, May 8, 2021 Legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, on Friday said the peace conference he is planning will find ways out of the current national challenges and not to divide the country. The nonegarian said this in a goodwill message at the foundation-laying ceremony of …

By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt, May, 7, 2021 Mr Isaac Ogbobula, the Rivers Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) says he’s confident that the party will take over the state in the 2023 governorship election. Ogbobula made this known during a media chat with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of …

Some Nigerians detained by Ghanaian authorities at the border town of Aflao have been freed from custody and repatriated to the country. The ordeal of the Nigerians, numbering about 500, was brought to worldwide attention via a video that went viral on the internet. A source told GPNews that the …

New York, May 7, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Friday expressed great concern for the safety of French journalist Olivier Dubois, and called on any party holding him in custody to release him immediately and without harm. “French journalist Olivier Dubois must be released immediately and unharmed, and …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 7, 2021 The Federal Government says some prominent businessmen and organisations will soon be prosecuted for alleged offences relating to terrorism financing in the country. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, revealed this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents in Abuja …

LAGOS, Nigeria, May 7, 2021 Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG) (www.HeirsOilandGas.com), the leading African integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of Osayande Igiehon as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2021, together with a distinguished non-executive board, bringing together leading industry figures, with considerable global and regional experience. Heirs …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the general public of a scam notice claiming that the anti-graft agency is offering a reward of N1 million (one million Naira) to anyone that reports any Yahoo Yahoo Boy (internet fraudster) to it. The statement to this effect, by Wilson …

Harvard Law Professors Terry Fisher and Ruth Okediji propose changes to bolster global south’s ability to produce pharmaceuticals By Jeff Neal/HLS News Staff, May 4, 2021 Since vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were first approved only months ago, more than 40% of people living in the United States …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has kicked off construction work in the Port Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation project with a firm commitment not to fail Nigerians. A statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Dr. Kennie Obateru, quoted the NNPC Chief Operating Officer, Refineries …

The Maiduguri Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Onwukwe C. Obiora, has stressed the need for the Nigerian Army and the Commission to collaborate in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in the North East. He stated this Thursday, May 6, 2021, during a …

The family of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has released a program for Pastor Dare Adeboye, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he was based. Late Pastor Dare Adeboye was the …