UK: Party-goers urged not to travel to England for New Year as Omicron rages
Officials have warned revellers in Scotland and Wales to think twice before travelling to England to ring in the new year, highlighting how the four Read more
Month: December 2021
Anambra Man of The Year Award: Anambrarians loud’s Val.Ozigbo and Chikason
Vox populi, vox Dei! The people have spoken, and their decision is so loud, it is deafening. For both Mrs Ngozi Anierobi, a petty trader Read more
Abia Onyike Commends Umahi Over Iyere Flyover, Other Projects In Ebonyi State (Photos)
Governor David Nweze Umahi has announced his administration’s preparedness to complete the ongoing construction of the Iyere flyover in Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area Read more
Dutch tourists flock to Belgium to escape New Year COVID lockdown at home
Frustrated Dutch tourists have been flocking to neighbouring Belgium to escape a tough New Year lockdown at home. The Netherlands has imposed the tightest winter Read more
Austrian police investigate fraud at Vienna COVID vaccination centre
Austrian authorities are investigating vaccination fraud at the country’s largest COVID-19 vaccination centre in Vienna after dozens of people received a vaccination certificate without actually Read more
France’s ‘warmest end of year on record’ — good for sunseekers, bad for skiers
France is experiencing its warmest end of year on record, with temperatures 10 degrees warmer than average in some regions, according to forecasts by the Read more
Federal Government Extends Deadline for NIN-SIM Verification
The Federal Government has once again extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification. In a statement jointly signed Read more
FCT Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Minister announced this via Read more
Europe cracks down on New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 records
Masks will be mandatory outdoors in French cities including Paris, Lyon and Dijon on Friday, as France is once again preparing for New Year’s Eve Read more
Europe clamps down on New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 records
Masks will be mandatory outdoors in French cities including Paris, Lyon and Dijon on Friday, as France is once again preparing for New Year’s Eve Read more
Reconstruction is underway on La Palma after volcano declared inactive
In the district of La Laguna, on the island of La Palma, excavators continue to dig their way through the lava flows, with the aim Read more
Germany begins nuclear phase-out, shuts down three of six nuclear power plants
Germany’s nuclear phase-out has entered its penultimate phase today, as the country shuts down half of its six nuclear plants still operating, marking the beginning Read more
Broom Is No Longer Useful In The Country – Umahi’s Aide Says, Defects To PDP With Over 100,000 APC Members
A former coordinator of Ohaozara East development center, Martha Nwankwo, Wednesday dumped All Progressive Congress (APCa) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi state. Read more
2023 : Ebonyi Youths Adopt Senator Anyim For Presidency (Photo)
Youths in Ebonyi state under the aegis of Ebonyi People’s Movement For Anyim (EPM) have declared unflinching support for the presidential bid of Senator Anyim Read more
Biafra : Nnamdi Kanu Releases New Year Message, Reveals What Will Happen In 2022
The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, released what could be his New Year message for 2022 which, he said, Read more
Pastor Odukoya loses twin sister
Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya has lost his twin sister, Kehinde. She was confirmed dead on Thursday, 30th Read more
Osimhen asks to be dropped from Super Eagles squad, replacements identified
According to Complete Sports, the 22-year-old cited health reasons for his decision to stay away from the continental showpiece. “Osimhen is out of AFCON. The Read more
A year since Brexit: Will new UK import controls complicate trade further?
The British government has repeatedly delayed implementing many controls on EU imports required under international rules as a result of Brexit. But that is about Read more
Unhappy’ Lukaku considers Inter return four months after £98m move to Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku has said he is not happy with his situation at Chelsea, but is determined to fight to prove himself at Stamford Bridge. The Read more
Georgia’s ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili transferred back to prison
Georgia’s ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili was transferred back to prison early Thursday morning after undergoing treatment following a hunger strike, authorities said in a statement. According Read more
Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz ‘to work for US Thiel Capital’, local media say
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will work for the controversial US investment company Thiel Capital where he will serve as a global strategist starting next Read more
Italy’s 2021 year in review: What do Italians think of the ‘Draghi effect’?
Up until a few weeks ago, years of political instability and economic decline seemed to be a thing of the past in Italy, and with Read more
2021 Was A Year Of Love And Betrayal For Me — Actress Tonto Dikeh Shares Experience
2021 Was A Year Of Love And Betrayal For Me — Actress Tonto Dikeh Shares Experience
COVID: British EU residents scramble to get home after being told they can’t drive through France
Fiona Navin-Jones spent the 24 hours before her trip home fretting. Would she make it, or would she have to leave her family behind? Navin-Jones, Read more
Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe amid Omicron surge
The first COVID-19 self-test kits have arrived on the shelves of supermarkets in France, as the country registered a record 208,000 new cases on Wednesday, Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Nord Stream 2 ‘ready to go’
Russia President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the €9.7 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline connecting Germany directly with Russian gas is ready for operation, noting Read more
Insecurity: Return Nigeria to days of Goodluck Jonathan – Northern coalition to Buhari
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to return Nigeria to the situation it was during former President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more
26-year-old Man Arrested For Killing His Wife With A Stick In Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man for killing his 23-year-old wife in the Sule Tankarkar local government area. According to the Read more
BREAKING!! President-General Of Shariah Supreme Council, Datti Ahmed Is Dead (Photo)
An elder statesman and President-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, (SCSN), Dr Ibrahim Datti Ahmed, is dead. A family source disclosed that Read more
COVID-19: Staff shortages stoke fears at hospital near Paris
At a hospital near Paris, where 90% of COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated, doctors and staff worry about their “capacity to receive patients” as France reported Read more