Omicron is likely to become the dominant form of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe within the next month, overtaking other variants such as Delta, according to an expert. “At the moment, Omicron is still rare in Europe,’’ Richard Neher, head of the Evolution of Viruses and Bacteria research group at the University of Basel, said on Monday in an interview published on the university’s website on Monday. “But if the evolution continues like this, Omicron will be predominant in Europe in about two to four weeks,’’ he said. Data from Denmark and Britain suggest that the number of Omicron infections…
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN says Nigeria is collaborating with various jurisdictions in its efforts to recover stolen assets stashed abroad. Malami made this known at the ninth session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) holding in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt. The minister in a statement by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, on Monday noted that the essence was to further highlight the importance of beneficial ownership transparency. He said Nigeria, together with Pakistan, State of Palestine, Peru, Saudi…
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari has attributed the high price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the rising price of crude oil and its derivatives at the world market. Kyari stated this at the inauguration of the Emadeb Energy Services Limited’s 120MT LPG Storage and Bottling Plant in Abuja. He, however, assured Nigerians that the NNPC Limited was working round the clock to boost the supply of LPG to ensure a crash of the price. Residents of Abuja and environs now spend between N8,500 and N9,500 to for a 12kg gas…
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal Monday night met President Muhammadu Buhari over the rising banditry in the state. A statement by the special adviser, media and publicity to the governor, Muhammad Bello said the Tambuwal called on the president to declare a full scale state of emergency in all areas where criminals and bandits are domiciled. He emphasised that the state of emergency would enable the armed forces to carry out their operations without let or hindrance in all enclaves affected by the declaration. “These operations, once conceived and ready for execution, should be carried out simultaneously in the states…
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Minister of Health says it is committed to eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at a round table on eliminating NTDs in the country. Progress is being made against neglected tropical diseases, a group of 20 diseases that debilitate, disfigure and kill. About 43 countries have eliminated at least one NTD where 600 million people no longer require treatment. Some of these diseases that have plagued humanity for centuries, such as sleeping sickness and Guinea worm disease, are…
Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a fake oil magnate, Dr. Vincent Ayigor to a total number of one hundred and seventy five ( 175) years imprisonment, for duping an American, Joseph Crews, a sum of $ 629, 287 (Six Hundred and Twenty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty Seven US Dollars only), in a crude oil supply scam. He was jailed on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Ayigor was arraigned, alongside his company, Vanyigor Concepts Limited, before Justice M. A. Liman of the Federal High Court sitting…
The National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW) programme, says it has begun training of personnel to combat desertification and land degradation in the 11 frontline states across the country. Dr Bukar Hassan, Director-General of the Agency, stated this at the inauguration of a three-day workshop for field officers on Monday in Kano. Represented by Mr Nasir Sama’ila, Director Administration and General Services of the Agency, Hassan said the training would boost the capacity of the personnel and enhance its operations. He said, “In line with civil service rules, there is always need to train and retrain staff for effective…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in Africa. Pantami gave the assurance at the auction of the 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) spectrum organised by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday in Abuja. Two telecommunication companies are expected to emerge as winners after the auction of the 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) spectrum. The minister noted that 5G would solve some of the security challenges in the country, since the technology provides real time services and platforms. “We have already made a number of giant strides…
The Citizens’ Initiative for Security Awareness, CISA has urged media commentators and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to show balance in their coverage, reportage and analyses of military’s operations in Nigeria. Mr. Zakari Mukhtar, the group’s National Organizing Secretary, says it becomes pertinent for the media, and CSOs to inspire hope and confidence in the people while boosting the morale and fighting spirit of military troops. Mukhtar, spoke in Abuja, at a press conference, themed: “Stop Brewing Discontent and Acrimony in our Armed Forces, CISA Warns Paid Groups.” According to him, the activities of some insidious groups are targeted at destabilizing…
By Lizzy Carr, Bauchi A Bauchi Christian religious leader, Bishop Isaac Crown of Peculiar People’s church, has advocated for churches to establish gender desks in places of worship to educate followers on sexual and gender-based violence. Crown spoke at a 2-day capacity building organised by ASHH Foundation for stakeholders to bridge the gap created by impunity towards sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) and how to mitigate the practice in Bauchi state. According to him, religious, traditional and community leaders are found wanting for aiding sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through their wrong teachings and administration, which mostly give wrong…