Like in many countries, misinformation about COVID-19 has circulated widely in Morocco during the pandemic. Much of it came from the US and Europe. In early April 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading across the world, two French doctors suggested on live television that scientists test the tuberculosis vaccine on Africans to see…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged President Bola Tinubu to review the Cybercrime Act and other restrictive laws. They called for an assessment of these laws for potential restrictions on free speech and press freedom in Nigeria. At a joint press conference on Saturday in…
Nigeria crashed out of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) yesterday following a woeful performance that saw them fail to make an impact against Sudan in 90 minutes of football in Zanzibar. The defeat on the Indian Ocean island, coming after a one-goal loss to reigning champions Senegal the week prior, means the Eagles…
The Powerlifting Federation of Nigeria (PFN), said it would focus on increasing participation and talent identification through nationwide trials, scheduled to take place soon. Charles Ezenwanne, National President of PFN, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the initiative is aimed at elevating…
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced the deployment of 171 troops to Abyei, in the border between South Sudan and Sudan for Peacekeeping mission . The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army , Maj.- Gen. Boniface Sinjen, announced this at the graduation ceremony of Troops of Nigerian Contingent 3 United Nations Interim Security For Abyei at…
Armed men suspected to be marauding herders in the wee hours of Sunday invaded communities in Gwer-west and Apa Local Government areas of Benue State killing 48 farmers on the spot while scores are still missing and several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Recalled that the Sunday attack was coming exactly a week after…
Rep Okunjimi Odimayo, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, has congratulated Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Mr Olayide Adelami, on their inauguration on Monday. In his congratulatory message signed by his media aide, Mr Victor Adedeji on Tuesday in Okitipupa, Odimayo described the swearing-in as historic and expressed confidence in their ability…
Marsh McLennan India will have a new CEO starting April 1 as current Marsh India CEO Sanjay Kedia takes over the role. This new role will see Kedia leading a new collaborative effort from India at the intersections of the firm’s four businesses: Mercer, Marsh, Oliver Wyman, and Guy Carpenter. According to the…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday felicitated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their election and inauguration as Mayors in London. The President commended Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy of good works by Nigerians in the diaspora and consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being…
Over 1,000 members of the Anglican Diocese of Awka joined the Mother’s Union (MU) on Sunday for their 2026 rededication and thanksgiving service, celebrating 150 years of the organisation worldwide. His Grace, Most Revd. Alexander Ibezim, Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka, who led the service, urged women to be…
