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  European Countries Restart Use of Astrazeneca Today The European Medical Agency (EMA) released the findings of its report examining cases of blood clotting, it determined that the AstraZeneca vaccine is not associated with higher risk of blood clots. Following a thorough and scientific investigation, the EMA reaffirmed the vaccine is safe and effective. Countries across Europe including Germany, France and Spain are today resuming administering the AstraZeneca vaccine. The World Health Organization also reaffirmed the safety and efficacy of the AstraZeneca vaccine, along with the UK medical regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The UK also reports it has not observed increased rates of blood clotting, and the UK has administered the highest number of AstraZeneca vaccines globally by a significant margin, to more than one-third of its population. According to the Executive Director/CEO National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal S

  MINOR CABINET RESHUFFLE His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Imo State Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of the following as Commissioner in the State Executive Council 1. Dr Doris Nkiruka Anite 2. Dr bartholomew Chukwunonye Okorochukwu 3. Professor Boniface Ginikanwa Nwogu 4. Mazi Uche Ohia Excellency has similarly approved a minor cabinet reshuffle as follows; 1. Ministry of petroleum resources: Mr. Chuks Okoro Nathan Chukwuemeka 2. MINISTRY of FINANCE and COORDINATING ECONOMY: =Dr. Doris Nkiruka Anite 3. MINISTRY of HEALTH: = Dr. Bartholomew Chukwunonye Okorochukwu 4. MINISTRY of CULTURE and CREATIVE ARTS: = Barr. Doris Akubuo Onyeali 5. MINISTRY of WATER RESOURCES: = Mr. Tony Umezurike 6. MINISTRY of POWER: = Mr. Ikechukwu Umeh 7. MINISTRY of MINES and SOLID MINERALS: = Dr. Damaris Osunkwu 8. MINISTRY of TOURISM: = Mazi Uche Ohia 9. MINISTRY of SANITATION and HYGIENE: = Dr. Alias Martins Emedom 10. MINISTRY of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY: = Profess

  A Sokoto State High Court, sitting in Sokoto, today remanded Lukuman Sani Waziri, a former Accountant with the Finance Department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto in prison custody, pending the determination of his bail application. This followed his arraignment by the Sokoto Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on one count charge of obtaining money by false pretense to the tune of N249,984,847.62 (Two hundred and forty nine million, nine hundred and eighty four thousand, eight hundred and forty seven naira, sixty two kobo). The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him. In view of his plea, prosecution counsel, S.H Sa’ad asked for a trial date and that the defendant to be remanded in prison custody. But the defense counsel, J. E Ochidi (SAN), informed the court of a pending bail application for his client, urging the court to grant his prayers. However, the prosecution objected, arguing that it need

  Police operatives attached to Makinde Police Station, Osodi, in Lagos have arrested a 28-year-old man identified as Jane Otubo, of No 3, Eniola Street, Mafoluku, Osodi, for allegedly engaging in the act of homosexuality. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Ademuyiwa Adejobi, says the suspect, a foodstuff trader who hails from Enugu State had invited one Francis Azeez, m, who resides at Gwagwalada Area of Abuja, and paid for his transportation fare to his place in Mafoluku, promising to assist him to establish a business. ''Trouble broke out when Otubo made frantic attempts to have unlawful canal knowledge of the invitee who had spent a week with him.  The guest, Francis, who resisted him, made efforts to escape to Abuja in the morning when he was assaulted severally by the suspect. This attracted the neighbors' attention who eventually informed the Police.  The Landlord of the suspect, popularly called Alfa, confirmed the allegation of Fr

  The Lagos state police command has arrested a suspected serial rapist, Onuorah Obi, pictured above, a resident of No 1, Buari Oloto Street, Ago Okota. Confirming his arrest to newsmen, Ademuyiwa Adejobi spokesperson of the state police command, said Obi was arrested on March 17 after his victim who lives in the same environment, reported that the suspect raped her and recorded her nude pictures and videos.  ''The police swung into action and arrested the suspect. When a search was conducted on his phone, nude pictures and videos of the victim were recovered from the phone.''Ademuyiwa said He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu has condemned these heinous acts of the suspect and ordered that the matter be transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation and prosecution.

  KDSG Security Update: Friday 19th March 2021 Bandits kill 13, injure 7 in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas. - 56 houses, 16 motorcycles razed in Kauru LGA Thirteen people have been killed and seven others injured, in a series of attacks across communities in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas. This was reported to the Kaduna State Government by the Military under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH). According to the report, armed bandits attacked one Irmiya Godwin and his brother as they returned from their farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf LGA. Irmiya Godwin was killed, while his brother escaped. In another incident, armed bandits attacked Kizachi village of Kauru LGA, and killed ten persons, leaving four others injured. Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt. Those killed are listed as: - Esther Bulus - Maria Bulus (one-year-old daughter of Esther) - Lami Bulus - Aliyu Bulus - M

  The Chairman of Chisco Transport LTD, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu a business mugul from Nnewi as His Company floats an international Airline known as Havila Air!! This is coming few Months after Ogidi, Anambra born Obiora Okonkwo floated his United Nigeria Air to join Airpeace Boss "Allen Onyema" in the line. Anambra Men Speedlly Shifting From Land Transport to Aviation.

  The family of late actor, Ernest Asuzu, has announced his burial arrangement. According to the Obituary released, the actor will be buried on April 13. A service of songs will be held on Monday, April 12.Ernest slumped and died in January.

  President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said he remains fully committed to seeing more Nigerian women in leadership positions, both at national and international institutions, assuring that access to credit will be further eased, and more space will be created for women to participate in politics. Speaking at the State House, where he received National and International Working Groups of the Supporting Advancement of Gender Equity (SAGE) Initiative to commemorate the 2021 International Women’s Day, President Buhari commended women for their invaluable contributions in sustaining the socio-economic fabric of the country, from the corridors of decision making to rural communities. “This administration places a premium on promoting women’s inclusiveness in National Development as we have demonstrated with those holding key portfolios in this administration. They include: Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Minister of Women’s Affairs, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs,

  Following a credible tip-off, Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADARIN DAJI on Tuesday stormed Kabasa village in Magami Local Government of Zamfara State where armed bandits were attacking locals. The timely arrival of troops forestalled a deadly kidnap and plundering operations by armed bandits which was underway. They were swiftly engaged by troops who successfully neutralized scores while others escaped into the forest with bullet wounds. Unfortunately one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice and three others who sustained various degrees of injuries during the encounter are currently receiving medical treatment. Troops have dominated the general area with aggressive patrols and have continued further exploitation and pursuit of the bandits into the forest. Similarly, on the same day, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI responded to a distress call that armed bandits were attacking Gidan Goga village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara state. Troops swiftly mobilized to the area and engaged the band

  Troops from 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Wednesday 17 March, 2021, successfully rescued 10 persons who were recently kidnapped from their quarters at Kaduna International Airport. The rescue operation was without any mishap or casualty. The rescue operation happened when the troops who were patrolling one of the forests in Kaduna came in contact with the kidnappers and their victims. On sighting the soldiers, the bandits opened fire, prompting the troops to decisively engage them. With a superior fire power, troops soon overwhelmed them and they were forced to abandon their victims and take to their heels. The victims comprising one man, three women and six children were immeadiately evacuated to a military facility where they are currently undergoing medical check. The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallan Nasir El-Rufai, while visiting the rescued victims, commended the Nigerian Army for a spectacular job. He also consoled the victims for the trauma they went through in the