Ogboni cult leader offers to cleanse Nigeria of coronavirus
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo The head of the Aborigine Ogboni worldwide, Oba Abdul Olakisan Adetoyese has disclosed his readiness to find a solution to coronavirus by appeasing the gods. He added that offering propitiation to cleanse the land would eliminate the pandemic, which has defied scientific solution. In a statement signed by the spiritual […]
Dickson commends Gov Makinde, others for moving to unite PDP
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Henry Dickson has commended the efforts of Oyo State governor, His Excellency, Seyi Makinde for initiating a reconciliatory rally to unite the opposition People’s Democratic Party, the PDP in South-west and across the country. Dickson, in a statement made available to newsmen, said: “The move by the leadership of […]
NUC orders closure of universities over coronavirus
By Joseph Erunke THE National Universities Commission, NUC, has ordered the closure of all universities in Nigeria the country over coronavirus. The action, according to the universities’ regulatory body, was intended to prevent further spread of disease which has recorded 12 cases so far in the country. NUC’s Deputy Executive Secretary, Suleiman-Ramon Yusuf, said in a […]
FG’s agric mechanisation programme’ll fail without farmers’ involvement — Nanono
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, yesterday, said Federal Government’s Agricultural Mechanisation Programme will fail without farmers’ involvement. Nanono stated this during a courtesy visit by the newly elected All Farmers Association, AFAN, executive led by its President, Farouk Mudi, in Abuja. He said it has become imperative for […]
Court restrains PDP from holding congress in Ughelli South
Perez Brisibe – Ughelli A Federal High Court in Effurun, Delta State, has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from holding congresses for the chairmanship position of the party in Ughelli South local government area of the state slated for today. The court also restrained the State PDP chairman, Kingsley Esiso and its organizing secretary, […]
Coronavirus void season would cost Premier League clubs £762m
Premier League clubs have been told they will have to pay back £762million in broadcast revenue if the 2019-20 season is not completed due to coronavirus, reports The Athletic. The postponement of the league is understood to be costing broadcasters huge amounts of money per day as they cannot attract advertisers. The huge sum was […]
COVID-19: Delta Govt orders closure of schools
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has directed closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary schools in the state with effect from Thursday, March 26, 2020 for 30 days in connection with Coronavirus pandemic.
Gabon reports sub-Saharan Africa’s second coronavirus death
The central African state of Gabon on Friday announced its first death from coronavirus — a 50-year-old man, who was also the second fatality in sub-Saharan Africa. The patient had recently been in France and died “from complications arising from diabetes and acute respiratory distress syndrome”, said Guy Patrick Obiang Ndong of Gabon’s coronavirus team. […]
Army needs our support to defeat terrorism— Fayemi
Ado-Ekiti—Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the Army needs more support from the government and people of Nigeria to maintain internal security and defeat terrorism and banditry in some parts of the country.
Neville slams Boris Johnson for ‘economically driven’ coronavirus decisions
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticised the leadership of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the coronavirus crisis. The Premier League has said it will extend the suspension of all top-flight game until April 30, with the league committed to completing the season. Johnson has held daily meetings to share advice with citizens over coronavirus, […]
Covid-19: Why we are imposing aggressive measures — Wike
As he declares all schools shut, restrict religious activities By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike has said Rivers State was exacting aggressive measures in guarding against the dreaded Coronavirus (Covid-19) because its sensitive status as Nigeria’s oil hub attracts people from all over the globe. Rivers is yet to record a confirmed […]
COVID-19: Nigeria adds Austria, Sweden to list of high-risk countries
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja As the world battles coronavirus which 12 persons have so far been tested positive to it in Nigeria, the federal government, Friday, added Austria and Sweden to its existing list of high-risk countries with widespread community transmission. Recall that government had last week, also added France, Germany, and Spain to its […]
China’s livestock sector resumes business
China’s livestock product and slaughtering sectors have resumed work and production as containment of the COVID-19 outbreak is improving in the country, according to the country’s Agricultural Ministry.
Court rejects request for total shutdown of border over Coronavirus
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, rejected an application to compel the Federal Government to totally bar entry from the United States, Iran, and China into the country because of Coronavirus. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who refused the ex parte motion filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, ordered the applicant to put the respondent […]
COVID-19: Kaduna Varsity suspends academic activities indefinitely
The Kaduna State University (KASU) has been shutdown indefinitely as part of measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus pandemic among its staff and students.
COVID-19: Okowa orders closure of all schools in Delta
GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has ordered the closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions for 30 days as part of effort aimed at containing the dreaded coronavirus ravaging the world.
