Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has posited that the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine should be equitable, affordable and not in such manner that only the highest bidder could have it. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Mr Laolu Akande, obtained by Ashenewsonline on Saturday, the vice-president spoke at the virtual 2020 EURAFRICA Forum with the theme, “Towards a Realistic Euro-African Partnership During and Beyond the COVID-19 Era”. The vice-president, at the summit which featured presentations from notable global leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Mr Ulisses Correia Silva, among others,…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Association of Northern Nigeria Students (ANNS), on Thursday, conferred the “Sir Ahmadu Bello’s Certificate of Credence” on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Dele Oyewale made available to Ashenewsonline on Saturday, the certificate was received by the Kaduna Zonal head of the Commission, Sanusi Abdullahi during a courtesy visit of the association to the office. Presented by ANNS’ vice president, Special Duties, Comrade Habibu Gatawa was “in recognition of the Commission’s outstanding zeal, service to humanity and societal transformation.” The students applauded the efforts of the Kaduna zonal…
English Premier League (EPL), clubside Everton on Saturday said they have signed Brazil midfielder Allan from Italian side Napoli on a three-year deal. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds to Napoli for the 29-year-old. Allan scored 11 goals and grabbed 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, helping them claim the Coppa Italia last season. “It is a real pleasure to sign for Everton. I am immensely happy to be here,” Allan said in a club statement. “I hope…
Five months after the closure of Nigeria’s airspace as a result of the dreaded virus, the first post-COVID-19 international flight, on Saturday, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Nation reports that the aircraft, operated by Middle East Airlines and which took off from Beirut, Lebanon, touched down at exactly 02:27 pm. Details later…
The Ghana chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, has disclosed that the recent visit by the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to that country Ghana averted the impending trade war between Ghanaian and Nigerian spare parts dealers in the country. Vice-President of NIDO-Ghana, Mr Kingsley Attoe disclosed this on Saturday, while thanking the Speaker for his timely intervening. “Currently, Nigerians are waiting to see the outcome of the meetings he had. “Two days ago, he met the speaker and Nigerian traders separately. Yesterday, he met with Nigerian business executives. “There are talks about setting up…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on his 64th birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Senator Omo-Agege who doubles as Chairman, Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution, described the SGF as a patriot and an icon of national service. “You have devoted your life to public service with extraordinary courage, resilience and tenacity of purpose. We appreciate your commitment and the incredible amount of work you have done. “Indeed, your commitment to the nation and your capacity for…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has said that the removal of subsidy by the Federal government, is in line with efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s economy. Speaking on Arise TV monitored by Ashenewsonline on Friday, the former emir affirmed that the ongoing restructuring by government, which includes the removal of fuel subsidy, was the right thing to do at the moment. “Some of the recent measures announced, the measures borrowed from the IMF, the elimination of fuel subsidy, painful as those are, are the necessary adjustments we need to make in order…
Flood has claimed four lives and destroyed 5,200 houses in Rogo and Danbatta local government areas of Kano state. The Executive Secretary of Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Sale Jili confirmed to news men on Saturday that while two persons also lost their lives and 200 houses destroyed in Rogo, two other persons and over 5,000 houses were destroyed by flood in Danbatta. “We deployed assessment teams to the affected areas. We also visited Rogo and Danbatta to sympathize with the victims over the disaster. “There are reports of flooding in the 44 LGAs of the state due…
In preparation for the looming shortage of foods items in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has ordered the importation of 262,000 tons of maize and corn. This contained in an internal memo dated August 6, 2020, endorsed by the Deputy Comptroller–General, T.M Isa (Tariff and Trade) and confirmed by the spokesperson, Joseph Attah. The Nigeria Customs Service, in the memo with reference number: NCS/T&T/I&E/021/S.93/VOL and sighted by Ashenewsonline, granted approval to four agro-processing companies to import. “In line with government policy on food security, sufficiency and striking a balance between food imports and local production capacities to meet anticipated…
Mouth-watering prizes await talented persons and creative individuals who can produce slogans, photographs, and poems for Nigerians to mark the country’s 60th Anniversary. According to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved an inclusive National Independence Celebration program in line with Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. Pantami, said this is to celebrate Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee. The theme of the celebration is “Together at 60.” He said to ensure inclusiveness, the thematic and creative aspects of the event would be designed by Nigerians for Nigeria.…