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Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application. Several […]

Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), has said he does not understand why coronavirus numbers have not been as high as predicted in Africa. Recall that Gates and his wife, Melinda, had in more than one occasion, warned that there will be dead bodies all over the streets […]

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Danlami Hamza, is dead. Mr Hamza died on Sunday at a COVID-19 isolation centre at Kwanar Dawaki in Kano, his relative, Abdullahi Kausi, told Premium Times. He was 70. Mr Hamza’s funeral ceremony was conducted at about 5:00 p.m at Fagge, in Kano, amidst tears from family members and supporters. He was […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Sunday warned that the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) would not be the last such crisis. He gave the warning in a video released to mark the first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness on Sunday. “History tells us that this won’t be the last pandemic and epidemics are a fact of life,” […]

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has thrown his weight behind the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of nepotism. He said those who refused to accept the truth should jump into the Lagoon. In his Christmas message on Friday, the bishop said there could have been a coup if a non-northern […]

The first two cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in Canada, health authorities said Saturday. “The cases are a couple from Durham with no known travel history, exposure or high-risk contacts,” Barbara Yaffe, acting chief medical officer for Ontario, said in a statement. The couple have […]

Barely five days to the end of the year 2020, the Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that a survey carried out by its Statistics Department revealed that the naira is expected to depreciate further in January 2021. The report, titled, ‘December 2020 Business Expectations Survey Report’ added that there might also be a steady […]

Students in Nigerian public universities who were hoping to resume academic work after the Yuletide following the suspension of a strike by lecturers will have to wait longer. This is because the National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a directive to all universities to suspend academic activities due to the spread of COVID-19. Nigeria is currently experiencing […]

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has explained how no fewer than 20 members of the union died of COVID-19 in the last one week. NMA Chairman in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Enema Amodu, disclosed this to reporters at a briefing on Friday in Abuja. He noted that the late medical doctors contracted the […]

Popular Nigerian filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, is dead. Ejiro was popular for his blockbuster movies in the 90s. He produced movies like Silent Night, Blood Money, Deadly Affair, among several other notable movies. In a phone conversation with Punch, his colleague and close friend, Zik Zulu, said, “Yes, it is true, Chico Ejiro is dead.” Also, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari wants Nigerians to use the season of goodwill and joy to renew their faith in the ability of the present administration to make a lasting difference in their lives. He made the remark on Thursday in his message of the nation on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebrations in various parts […]

The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it will soon publish the passport numbers of 100 travellers who refused to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 test after returning to the country. Travellers are mandated to run the test seven days after their arrival. At its briefing on Thursday, Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the PTF, […]

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has insisted that the 12am-4am curfew remains in force amid the second wave of coronavirus in the country. Dr Sani Aliyu, who is the National Coordinator of the PTF, stated this on Thursday while briefing reporters in Abuja. He also announced new protocols as part of measures to […]

Manchester United are looking likely to allow Odion Ighalo to leave when his loan deal ends in January. Ighalo burst onto the scene with some incredible early performances for Manchester United. However, since the start of 2020/21 term, he has seldom been utilised by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to The Times, United do not plan […]

The Federal Government has declared Friday 25, Monday 28 December 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians both at home […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday 23 December, arraigned two brothers, Okwuchukwu Olisaebuka Eze and Nnadozie Onyeka Eze for stealing N1.5billion from billionaire Arthur Eze. Charged with the two accused were their companies. While Olisaebuka and Berlus Resources Ltd were docked on a 14-count charge, Onyeka and DYM Integrated Service Limited were […]

More trouble for Nigeria as COVID-19 hits harder with 1,133 fresh cases reported on Wednesday. This is the second time Nigeria is recording over 1,000 cases and the second highest since February when the pandemic broke out. The highest figures of 1,148 so far was posted on 18 December, 2020. The new figures represent an […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday indicated that it might resume its suspended strike in February if the Federal Government failed to implement agreements it signed with the lecturers. The National President of  ASUU, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, disclosed this in an interview with Punch in Lagos,  while shedding more light on the decision […]