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The Federal Government of Nigeria has revised the country’s international travel protocol amid the emergence of a new variant of the COVID-19, Omicron. Point News247 reports that the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, through a statement, said the Nigerian authorities have revised the country’s international travel protocol. He said; “The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has reviewed the International Travel “This revised protocol is aimed at further reducing the risk of importation and exportation of COVID-19, especially the variants of concern.” In the revised protocol,…

The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Master Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr), a student of the school. Point News247 reports that the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, announced the closure after a meeting with the School’s Management and Staff on Friday. Mrs. Adefisayo, however, called for calm among the stakeholders, stressing that no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.

As a result of several hurdles associated with disbursement of funds to operators for ship acquisition, the Women In Maritime Association (WIMA) Nigeria Branch is calling for the utilisation of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund (CVFF) for the establishment of a Maritime Bank. Point News247 reports that Daily Focusonline, had earlier reported WIMA’s insistence on the creation of a maritime Bank. WIMA believes that the establishment of a maritime bank would enable ship owners and other major stakeholders in accessing funds for vessel acquisition following delays by the government in disbursing the pool of funds that has accrued into billions…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has constituted the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021 Implementation Committee, with Hon. Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga (retd.) as Chairman. Point News247 reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the constitution of the committee is in line with section 4 (1) of the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021. He said, “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has, in line with section 4 (1) of the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021, appointed the under-listed persons into the Edo State Private Property Protection Law Implementation Committee.” The…

With the yuletide around the corner, there’s is no time better than now to sensitize road users on the importance of responsible driving. To this end, Guinness Nigeria Plc, has launched a Responsible Driving E – Learning Module, tagged “Wrong Side Of The Road”. Point News247 reports that the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Okoro, was present at the launch of the module. The lauch of the module, which was organised by Guinness Nigeria plc, on December 2, at the Providence hotel, in Ikeja was also graced by the Corps Marshall, Boboye…

Dubai-based airline, Emirates, will resume its flights between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. Point News247 reports that the airline made this announcement on Thursday. Flights will be operated from Lagos and Abuja, thus ending months-long standoff with Nigerian authorities. “Emirates will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai. It will also enable travellers to connect via Dubai to the Emirates network of over 120 global destinations. Emirates Airline statement reads in part; “Emirates will operate to Abuja with EK 785 and 786. EK 785 will depart Dubai…

Report reaching Point News247 indicates that the headquarters of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been set ablaze. The building located along Maiduguri road, in Kano metropolis, is less than three kilometres from a mobile police barrack at Hotoro area, Tarauni Local Government Area. It was gathered that the building was set ablaze by protesters suspected to be against the APC faction. The building housed the head office of the factional group of the APC led by former Kano governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. The faction is opposed by the second faction loyal to the incumbent governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.…

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Thursday moved the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from January 19 to 18 next year. Point News247 reports that the shift in the trial date followed the abridgment of time granted by the judge following a passionate plea to that effect. Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, had approached the court with an application seeking an order of the court to accommodate the trial in November and December this year as against the earlier fixed January 19. Shuaib Labaran, who stood…

A World War II bomb has exploded near a train station in Munich, Bavaria’s capital in Germany, leaving at least four people injured. Point News247 reports that a 550lb World War detonated, 76 years after the end of the conflict, sending debris hundreds of yards. The device exploded after workmen drilled through it at a construction site at Donnersbergerbruecke near the Bavarian city’s main train station. Rail operator Deutsche Bahn said rail travel to and from the main train station has been suspended, without stating when the rail traffic could resume. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said: “During drilling, an aerial…

Forty people have lost their lives in a boat capsize in Kano. Point News247 reports that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Northern Nigeria, has expressed shock over the Bagwai boat mishap that led to the death of about 40 persons. Governor Ganduje mourned the forty passengers in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, on Wednesday in a State. He said, “We learned that the boat started from Hayin Badau to Bagwai on their way to attend Maulud celebration. “The boat was ferrying about 50 people with some loads; it capsized because of overloading. Most of…