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Point News247 reports that the Federal government of Nigeria has revealed that the nation is yet to vaccinate 50 percent of its eligible population since the exercise commenced last year. Dr. Binta Bako, Manager, COVID-19 Crisis Communication Centre, made this disclosure on Tuesday while giving an update on the vaccination exercise at Abuja, the nation’s capital. He, however, noted that there are plans to reach the target of vaccinating 56.8 million (50%) eligible Nigerians by the first quarter of 2022. “We haven’t reached the 50 per cent of our target population, about four million people which is less than 50…
Point News247 reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it has finalised the list of approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres ahead of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB said it is ready to release the finalised list of approved CBT centres ahead of 2022 UTME and also reiterated its commitment to have a hitch-free registration process for all candidates. This was disclosed in the latest bulletin released by the board. JAMB earlier stated that it might experience delays in pre-registration activities for the 2022 examination due to circumstances beyond the board’s control. Although the…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is waiting for the reconciliation committee led by Senator Abdullahi Adamu to turn in its report before going ahead to announce the modalities for its national convention. Also, contrary to expectations, many governors of the APC who were expected to be in Abuja for a meeting on Sunday to decide when the convention would hold did not visit the nation’s capital. Point News247 reports that the Senator Adamu-led committee has already visited Lagos, Osun, Ogun, Gombe and Kano states. Apart from Gombe State where Governor Inuwa Abdullahi and Senator Danjuma Goje agreed…
Ten worshippers have been confirmed dead after a building housing Salvation Ministry in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State collapsed. Point News247 reports that the church building collapsed at about 5:55 pm on Tuesday during service and some worshippers have been trapped in the rubbles. According to reports, eight persons have been rescued unhurt while four persons were taken to the Asaba Specialist Hospital. Worshippers and family members are searching for loved ones as Community youths, state firefighters and a team of policemen have been mobilised for rescue operations. Delta Government officials, including Secretary to the State…
Point News reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has “temporarily suspended” its flexi appointment service for visa applicants in Nigeria. The service allows the submission of applications during the opening hours of the Visa Application Centre (VAC) or before and after the applicant’s scheduled appointment date. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday. The UK said the decision to suspend the service is for the safety of customers. “To protect the safety of customers waiting outside of our Visa Application Centres, the Flexi Appointment (walk-in) service has been temporarily suspended. You will not be able to book one…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims that the nation’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) server was hacked. Point News247 reports that this was revealed in a statement by the Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz. Reports made the rounds on Monday that the NIMC server was hacked and over three million National Identification Number, NIN, of Nigerians stolen. The NIMC said they were fully optimised at the highest international security levels. The statement read in part, “Over the years, through painstaking efforts, NIMC has built a robust and credible system for Nigeria’s identity database. “The Commission and its…
Point News247 reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF). President Buhari gave the approval at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60, published by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) at the State House, Abuja. NDITF is a private sector investment window with Nigerians in the Diaspora to support direct investments in the country. Buhari said Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad. He also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Commission to fulfil…
Point News247 reports that Nigeria’s former head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the Chairman of the interim National Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a palace coup led by late General Sani Abacha who was Secretary of Defence. In a condolence message, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), noted that “Shonekan demonstrated to all that the love for country and commitment to her development, peace…
With the dawn of a new year, Deltans have been urged to embrace prayers and peaceful coexistence as the only way to ensure progress in 2022. Point News247 reports that foremost Delta Governorship aspirant, legal practitioner and the Okiemute’re Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, Olorogun Barrister Fred Okiemute Majemite, made this call in his new year message to Deltans. Majamite sent New Year greetings to incumbent Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire people of Delta State. Majemite in a new year Message, said year 2022 is a year to demonstrate togetherness, peace, patience, tolerance and show love to our neighbors because…
Poet and activist Maya Angelou has become the first Black woman to appear on the US quarter, in a new version of the coin unveiled by the US Mint on Monday. Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” will also be the first figure commemorated through the American Women Quarters Program, which was signed into law in January 2021. Point News247 reports that the US Mint “has begun shipping the first coins” with Angelou’s likeness on the American quarter, a 25-cent piece, according to a press release from the agency. “It is my honor to present our…