Nigeria will pay back loan from China in 20 years - Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the loan the Nigerian government got from China for the rail projects across the country will be paid back within 20 years. In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the former Governor of Rivers state disclosed that China is the only country giving out loans with a low-interest rate of 2.8 percent. 

China won't give Nigeria loan again if you continue probing - Amaechi to Reps panel

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has warned the house of representatives committee on treaties and agreements against continuing the probe on loan agreement between Nigeria and China. The Minister who noted that the federal government requested $500 million from the Chinese government to finance some rail projects across the country particularly in the south-east, asked for the suspension of the probe till the loan is secured. Amaechi averred that some sections of the country will suffer if China refuses to give Nigeria a loan to complete ongoing projects. 

Governor Sanwo-Olu says he'll like to meet 'mummy calm down' internet sensation

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his desire to meet the little boy in the catchy "mummy calm down" viral video. The Lagos State Governor who noted that the exchange between the little boy and his mother was funny, stated that it depicts the efforts parents put in molding children into responsible adults. He also urged Lagosians to ‘calm down’ as they enjoy the coming holiday and festivity, and also to observe prescribed protocols towards defeating the deadly Coronavirus which are, maintaining social distancing, washing, and sanitizing our hands, and using our face masks.

FG has spent N15.8bn on hazard allowances — Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centers across the country. Ngige disclosed this while addressing newsmen at a meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) leadership in Abuja on Monday, July 27.

New mum whose stitches refused to heal 8 months after delivery reveals what was found in her body after surgery

A new mum whose stitches didn't heal for 8 months after childbirth has disclosed what was found in her body when she was referred to another doctor. The mum said that for 8 months, she was dressing her wounds but it refused to heal.

U.S.based doctor insists hydroxychloroquine cures COVID-19, accuses doctors and pharmaceutical companies of cover-up (video)

US-based doctor, Dr. Stella Immanuel has taken a prominent spot in social media trends following a news conference she featured in at Washington.

Video of Izuchukwu Madubueze reading his suicide note before shooting himself dead after being accused of harassing a woman

A video showing Izuchukwu Madubueze, 23, reading a suicide note before shooting himself dead has been shared online. Izu, from Anambra state, committed suicide in the US on Thursday, July 16, after a Twitter user accused him of harassing a woman. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, United States, the Nigerian entrepreneur died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound."Izuchukwu Madubueze was the victim of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 16, 2020.

Coronavirus has exposed years of leadership failure in Nigeria - Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has stated that Coronavirus has exposed years of leadership failure in Nigeria. The former Vice Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) said this at a virtual event tagged ‘The Global Economy: Adapting to the New Normal' and organized by Bridge Leadership Foundation. 

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio reveals names of National Assembly members linked to NDDC contracts

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has linked some members of the National Assembly to some contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Photos from the graduation ceremony of 601 deradicalised Boko Haram combatants

The graduation ceremony for Batch 4/2019 deradicalized former Boko Haram combatants took place at the Operation Safe Corridor Mallam Sidi in Gombe state today Saturday, July 25. The former insurgents, all 601 in number, completed a de-radicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration program organized by Operation Safe Corridor and denounced their membership of the insurgent group at the Malam Sidi Camp in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State on Monday, July 13.