Stakeholders list priorities for the new NIMASA boss
STAKEHOLDERS in the Nigeria’s maritime industry have told the new Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, that they have a vested interest in his administration.C
Coronavirus: Widespread fear as Kyari, Bauchi gov test positive
ABUJA — Influential Chief of Staff to President Mohammed Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, has reportedly tested positive to the rampaging Coronavirus that is currently wreaking havoc in the country, forcing some state governors to either put their states on lock down or threaten to do so.
Breaking: COVID- 19: Senate Closes for 2 Weeks
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate on Tuesday closed down all its activities for two weeks following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus( COVID- 19) that is at the moment, ravaging the world. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan announced the closure after a closed-door session that lasted from 10.50 am to 12 pm. […]
COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu orders closure of markets, malls
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls, and shops in the state for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had closed all schools and banned political, social and religious gatherings for […]
COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu orders closure of markets, malls
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls and shops in the state for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Buhari expresses grief over killing of 47 by Boko Haram
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound grief and sorrow’’ over the loss of soldiers who were ambushed by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State. About 47 soldiers according to the military authorities lost their lives as a result of the ambush. The President in a statement by his Senior Special […]
COVID-19: Nigeria may have more than 50 cases
Kyari, Mohammed, aides test positive NCDC keeps mum over whereabouts of govt’s officials confirmed By Joseph Erunke – Abuja About 50 cases of coronavirus may be in Nigeria as more people continue to test positive to the dreaded virus which has made many countries shut down activities as part of their control measures. At the […]
Covid-19: Aero Contractors suspends flight operations for 2 weeks
By Lawani Mikairu Aero Contractors Tuesday announced the suspension of its flight operations for 2 weeks with effect from Thursday, 26th March due to the current spread of the coronavirus in the country. A memo sent by the Commercial Manager of the airline, Mr Rogers Cookey to staff of Aero said the airline will operate […]
Covid-19: Clerk orders total shutdown of NASS Complex
The management of the National Assembly has ordered a total shutdown of the complex as a measure to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Ataba Sani-Omolori issued the directive in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Sani-Omokoro said that the decision was taken in conjunction with the leadership […]
COVID-19: 7 persons in self-isolation in Kogi – Commissioner
The Kogi Ministry of Health said that seven persons are now on a compulsory 14-days self-isolation in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Lokoja, said that the persons had been put under strict monitoring by the ministry. Audu, who posted this on his Facebook page, […]
Tinubu suggests total lockdown in Lagos
Hails Sanwo-Olu’ s response on COVID-19 outbreak so far By Olasunkanmi Akoni National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has suggested a total lockdown in Lagos State in view of the increasing Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. This came even as he commended the preventive measures being taken by the Lagos State Governor, […]
