Putting Eastern Ports back to work
“THE long awaited FEW3 service, which is a direct service from the far East into Eastern Nigeria has started, and we are here to witness the first call”. With these words, the Commercial Manager of West African Container Terminal, WACT, Mr. Noah Sheriff, on March 16, 2020 welcomed KYPARISSIA, a gearless 4,800TEU capacity Maersk ship […]
Akure explosion: Ikubese knocks security agencies
Former presidential aspirant, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has disagreed with the explanation given by the security agency over the recent explosion that occurred in Akure, the Info state capital. Recall that a blast occurred in Akure Yesterday where the security agencies blamed it on explosive devices being transported by the police. But the Convener, YesWeFit Movement, […]
NCC denies giving NITDA N300 million subvention
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has denied that it gave N300 million grant to Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, as claimed by some publications and online platforms.
Buhari’s speech: Movements of all passenger aircrafts, are suspended
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the suspension of movement of all passenger aircrafts both private and public. Buhari in a much-anticipated state of the nation broadcast on the ravaging COVID-19 virus also said that special permits will be issued on a needs basis. “We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and […]
Buhari suspends passenger planes operations over coronavirus
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday suspended the movements of all passenger aircraft, including commercial and private jets in Nigeria over the coronavirus scourge in the country. The President stated this during a nationwide broadcast, said special permits would be issued to the owners and operators of the aircraft on a needs basis. He said the […]
Maharaji to Buhari: Empower Nigerians to cushion effects of COVID-19
Olasunkanmi Akoni Following the rising cases of coronavirus in the country and its effect on the economy, the Spiritual Head of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, has urged the President Muhammad Buhari- led Federal Government and state governors to as a matter of urgency empower Nigerians to cushion the economic effect of the […]
Stay at Home: Provide food, water to people in Lockdown to avert a national crisis, Shehu Sani to Buhari
Senator Shehu Sani who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate first on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC and later the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP have called on the Federal Government to Provide food and water to the people in Lockdown to avert a national crisis.
Libya frees over 450 inmates due to virus fears
Libya’s justice ministry announced Sunday over 450 prisoners were being freed in a bid to protect against the spread of coronavirus in the wake of the war-torn country’s first declared infections. Judicial officials decided to “free 466 detainees from correctional facilities” in Tripoli, according to a statement by the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord’s justice […]
EFCC attempts to balance action with fairness as it sanitizes Nigeria’s corporate sector
By Adedayo Samson While fighting corruption at all levels is a laudable effort, balancing action with fairness in the prosecution of justice remains pertinent in the operations of a law enforcement agency. Faced with such moral dilemma, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ramped up its efforts to sanitize Nigeria’s corporate sector. The […]
COVID-19: NCDC to increase testing laboratories to 13
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it will expand its testing capacity for COVID-19 from six laboratories to 13 in the next three weeks. NCDC, through its verified Twitter account on Sunday, noted that the new laboratories would be in Abakaliki, Maiduguri, Kano, Sokoto, Port-Harcourt, Jos and Kaduna. The News Agency of […]
Customs allegedly kill 15-year-old girl in Ogun
ABEOKUTA – A 15-year-old girl, Sekinat Agbelade, was over the weekend allegedly shot dead by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Agosasa, Ipokia Local area of Ogun State.
Coronavirus: Huge surge of hate speech toward Chinese on Twitter
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a 900 percent uptick in hate speech toward China and Chinese people on Twitter, according to a report by a tech startup. “People are spending more and more time on social networks, communication apps, chat rooms and gaming services, and the problems endemic to these platforms — hate, abuse, […]
LACMON President commends Gov. Sanwo-Olu on Abule-Ado relief effort
The President, Lagos Archdiocese Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria (LACMON) Barrister Vincent Otiono has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the way and manner he has been piloting the affairs of the State in this crucial period of the Coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Oyo NUJ warns journalists against […]
COVID-19: Buhari orders 3-month repayment moratorium for TraderMoni, other loans
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in his speech addressing the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic ordered three months repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans. Buhari also ordered similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and […]
Covid-19: Kano goes spiritual as Ganduje, Emir directs residents to observe fasting tomorrow
KANO – Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero have called on residents in the state to embark on fasting to seek the intervention of God to overcome the Coronavirus pandemic.
BREAKING: Buhari orders total restriction of movement in Lagos, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered a total restriction of movements in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for an initial period of 14 days following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, The President, who disclosed this in a nationwide broadcast on the COVID-19 pandemic, said the directive takes effect from Monday. He […]
