Written by Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new meningitis vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a historic move. According to WHO, this is especially important for countries like Nigeria where multiple serogroups are prevalent. The new vaccine uses the same technology as the … Continue reading “Nigeria First Country To Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine – WHO”
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is a doubt for next week’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal with a strained hamstring, the club announced on Wednesday. Gnabry, who scored a goal in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw in London, “suffered a muscle strain in his left hamstring” during the match, the club said in a … Continue reading “Bayern’s Gnabry Sidelined With Hamstring Strain”
Foreign airlines have further slashed airfares on the Lagos-London route to compete with Air Peace, which recently commenced flight operations on the route. Air Peace started direct flights from Lagos to London on March 30, pegging its price for a round-trip economy ticket at N1.2m on a route that foreign airlines had charged … Continue reading “Lagos To London: Air Peace Flight Fare Sparks Price War”
Arsenal rescued a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Leandro Trossard’s late leveller stopped Harry Kane making a triumphant return to north London in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg. Trossard came off the bench to equalise in the closing stages at the Emirates Stadium after former Tottenham striker Kane put Bayern 2-1 … Continue reading “Arsenal Draw 2-2 With Bayern In Champions League Quarter-Final”
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to prove their wretched Champions League record against Bayern Munich is ancient history as the Gunners look to seize their “special” opportunity to reach the semi-finals. Arteta’s side have endured a series of chastening defeats against Bayern over the last decade, but Arteta expects them to reverse that trend … Continue reading “Arteta Urges Arsenal To Banish Painful History With Bayern”
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are primed to avenge their wretched Champions League record against Bayern Munich as the Gunners set their sights on a remarkable double. Arteta’s side host Bayern in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday looking to transfer the momentum from their Premier League title charge onto the European stage. … Continue reading “Arsenal’s ‘Good Energy’ Fuels Double Bid As Bayern Test Looms”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio over “the failure to refer the alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding to appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution, and to recall Senator Abdul Ningi, who blew the whistle on the allegations.” In a statement signed … Continue reading “Alleged Budget Padding: SERAP Sues Akpabio Over Failure To Recall Ningi”
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard added the gloss to another mature performance from the Gunners to beat Brighton 3-0 on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s men are one point clear of Liverpool, who face Manchester United on Sunday, and champions Manchester City … Continue reading “Majestic Arsenal Outclass Brighton, Return To EPL Summit”
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense … Continue reading “Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons, Tinubu Appeals To Religious Leaders”
The law firm of Falana & Falana has written to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to request the lifting of the suspension of its client, Senator Abdul Ningi. In the letter dated March 25th and signed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, the lawyer noted that Ningi’s trial before the lawmakers on … Continue reading “Falana Writes Senate President, Seeks Reversal Of Sen Ningi’s Suspension”