Author: PM NEWS Editor
Nigerian scientists announce vaccine for coronavirus
Nigerian scientists, under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group, have announced the discovery of a vaccine for the Coronavirus.
EFCC’s Ibrahim Magu and allegations of ‘mago mago’
Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC chief’s nearly five-year incumbency has been a wild play of intrigues, distraction and confusion.
Malami leads moves to sack Ibrahim Magu, in damning memo to Buhari
Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari the sacking of Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the…
China’s Clover begins coronavirus vaccine trials in humans
China’s Clover Biopharmaceuticals has begun early-stage testing in humans of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Unions oppose South Africa Airways rescue plan, vow court action
Two South African unions on Friday rejected job cuts proposed to rescue South African Airways from bankruptcy.
NCDMB denies Sylva demanded $20m for Bayelsa election
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, never demanded 20 million dollars to fund Bayelsa elections from Nigerian…
Men who drive luxury cars are monsters
By John DeVore I normally dismiss stereotypes almost immediately because human beings are too wonderfully complex to be lumped into…
Apologies for slavery not good enough: CARICOM replies Lloyd’s, Bank of England
British financial institutions that benefited from slavery should go further than simply saying sorry for their role in the Atlantic…
How America turned coronavirus first wave into a Tsunami
Europe had a wave of the coronavirus. But America has a tsunami. A tsunami of death, that’s still ripping through…
Obinwanne Okeke faces 20 years in jail: U.S. attorney’s office full statement
Here is the full statement by U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia on Obiwanne Okeke, chairman of Invictus Group,…
WHO declares Nigeria polio-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio. The declaration followed the completion of documentation for…
Lloyd’s of London, Bank of England apologise for roles in slavery
The Lloyd’s of London insurance market apologised on Thursday for its “shameful” role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic…
Kathryn Wheelbarger Pentagon official quits because of Trump
Kathryn Wheelbarger, one of the Pentagon’s most prominent and respected policy officials, is resigning after three years in the job.
Nigeria sets new COVID-19 record again, NCDC warns virus has spread
Nigeria is really in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, doubters had better believe this. On Thursday night, the NCDC…
Suspects accused of looting South Africa’s bank docked
Seven suspects accused of taking $132.43 million from VBS Mutual bank in 2018 pleaded not guilty to 47 counts of…
Ajimobi not dead, he is stabilising
Senator Abiola Ajimobi is not dead, though his condition remains critical, multliple sources told P.M.News on Thursday night
APC NWC inaugurates Edo primary election committees
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated the election and appeal committees for the June 22, Edo governorship primaries.
Kenya outmuscles Djibouti to pick Africa’s last seat on UN Security Council
Kenya has outmuscled Djibouti to clinch Africa's last non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.
Buhari disturbed by lack of synergy among security agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari is disturbed by the apparent lack of synergy among security agencies in the ongoing campaign against insurgency,…
APC crisis deepens as Abuja Court extends Victor Giadom’s chairmanship
Justice S.U. Bature of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has reaffirmed and extended his order making Chief…
Trump thinks Finland part of Russia, UK not nuclear power
U.S. President Donald Trump has turned a laughing stock as more excerpts from John Bolton's book spilled onto the streets.
Coronavirus lands in Cross River, lawmaker dies of COVID-19 symptoms
.Governor Ben Ayade's iron curtain against coronavirus appears to have collapsed in Cross River after an assemblyman died of the…
Ibadan Poly student Femi Rufus Oginni poses as lady to scam 2 Americans
A student of Ibadan Polytechnic, Femi Rufus Oginni has got his comeuppance after posing as a lady in need of…
Defence Headquarters claims Boko Haram fighters hit by air strikes
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) has destroyed a compound housing some high profile…
IAEA endorses use of drones for nuclear war against mosquitoes
The use of drones can significantly increase effectiveness and reduce costs in the application of a nuclear technique to suppress…
Shameful: Bayelsa PDP fails to pay rent for 10 years, owes landlord N105million
A High Court in Yenagoa on Thursday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bayelsa chapter, to pay N105 million outstanding…
One trick to have sound, quality sleep
Quality sleep is important to our physical and mental well-being. A lack thereof makes us feel hit by a car.…
U.S. young immigrants win, Trump loses at Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants.
APC crisis: Why a Meeting of NEC is the Solution
That the All Progressives Congress (APC) is having leadership crisis is no longer news. What is news now is that…
Gaddafi of Borno jailed 16 years for scamming widows
Gaddafi, a former judiciary officer in Borno state has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment by the High Court