OPS writes Buhari, demands tax holiday, 7 other palliatives for private sector

OPS writes Buhari, demands tax holiday, 7 other palliatives for private sector

  Victor Young The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari over the coronavirus, COVID19, pandemic, demanding for a tax holiday for the private sector among other seven palliative measures to rescue the sector from the consequences of COVID pandemic. In a letter dated March 24, 2020, by the Director-General of Nigeria […]
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JUST IN: COVID-19 confirmed cases in Nigeria tops 44

JUST IN: COVID-19 confirmed cases in Nigeria tops 44

This was announced by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on Tuesday evening. “2 new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 1 in FCT and 1 in Bauchi . “The cases have travel history to Germany and the UK. “As at 06:25 pm on 24th March, there are 44 confirmed cases of #COVID19 […]

COVID-19: Panic in Kogi as lawmaker refuses test, isolation after UK trip

COVID-19: Panic in Kogi as lawmaker refuses test, isolation after UK trip

By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA – Panic, palpable fear and anxiety have gripped the people of Lokoja, Kogi capital over a possible outbreak of Coronavirus following the refusal of the Majority Leader of the State Assembly, Abdullahi Bello to make himself available for testing or go into Isolation after returning from the United Kingdom last week. […]

Coronavirus: Delta monarch bans marriage, burial ceremonies

Coronavirus: Delta monarch bans marriage, burial ceremonies

THE Senate Tuesday vowed to issue a warrant of arrest on the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele following his refusal to appear before it to defend the release of $289 million to former National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke in cash.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Reina says he showed symptoms of coronavirus

Aston Villa goalkeeper Reina says he showed symptoms of coronavirus

Aston Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina has said he believes he has been suffering from the new coronavirus. Reina, who joined Villa on loan from AC Milan in January, was unable to take a test but says doctors considered his symptoms to be consistent with COVID-19. “They don’t give you a test here unless you’re feeling […]

NDLEA arrest 2 suspects over sale of hard drugs in Abia communities

NDLEA arrest 2 suspects over sale of hard drugs in Abia communities

By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,NDLEA, Abia State Command, have arrested two persons for dealing on hard drugs at Umuokoro and Ndiolumbe communities in Isiala Ngwa South council area of the state. NDLEA Commander in the State, Mr. Bamidele Akingbade in a statement issued on Tuesday gave […]

COVID-19:  Presidency reduces number of journalists covering Villa activities

COVID-19: Presidency reduces number of journalists covering Villa activities

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency on Tuesday reduced the number of journalists covering activities at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The action according to a circular signed by the Deputy Director of Information Attah Esa, on behalf of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, was to help […]

COVID-19: South Saharan offers alternative to schools closure

COVID-19: South Saharan offers alternative to schools closure

SOUTH Saharan Development Organization, a non-governmental agency, has unveiled an already prepared alternative for pupils and students to remain in studies following a lockdown of schools as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.

Coronavirus: Tinubu urges residents to obey safety measures

Coronavirus: Tinubu urges residents to obey safety measures

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, has urged residents of Lagos and Nigerians in general to obey government’s directives and measures put in place to curtail the spread of Coronavirus.