Decision to extend COVID-19 lockdown is tailored to meet Nigeria’s need — Health Minister
By Chioma Obinna Few hours to the end of the second lap of the Lockdown in Lagos, the Ogun States including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, the Minister of Health, Prof Osagie Ehanire has said that the decision to extend COVID-19 lockdown was tailored according to the needs of every country. The Minister who […]
Kidnappers abduct twin whose mother was barren for 12 years
The twin of a former Chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim wing), Sheik Taofeek Akeugbagold, were reportedly kidnapped, weekend.
Suspected herdsmen continue reign of terror in Delta
Despite the lockdown in Delta State over COVID-19 pandemic, suspected herdsmen, weekend, stormed Azagba-Ogwashi community, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state, abducting a drink distributor, Mr Greg Azubike.
Your sinister intention for Nigeria won’t happen — APC tells PDP
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday condemned in very strong and unequivocal terms the latest attempt by the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to rubbish the commendable efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in tackling the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world.
Terror War: MNJTF alerts public of imminent Boko Haram/ISWAP recruitment drive
THE Multinational Joint Task Force has obtained credible information regarding a plot by the beleaguered Boko Haram /ISWAP leadership, particularly, in the Lake Chad Area, to launch an aggressive indoctrination and recruitment drive in the coming weeks.
Police yet to release our wounded, dead members — Shi’ites
Members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shi’ites, alleged yesterday that the Nigerian Police were yet to release bodies of their members shot dead, and those who sustained injuries during a clash with security agents 10 months ago.
Central Hospital fully operational, open to patients ― Edo Govt
The Edo State Government has said that the Central Hospital, Benin, is fully functional and open to the public, even as the hospital management is enforcing safety measures to protect staff and patients in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, in a statement in response to a […]
NJC recommends appointment of A’Court President, 69 other judges
THE National Judicial Council, NJC, has recommended the appointment of Justice M.B Dongban as the President of Court of Appeal and 69 other judges to their respective state governors for appointment as Heads of Court and Judicial Officers.
Tension mounts in Kano as death toll rises
Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Kano, following the death of no fewer than 14 prominent citizens of the state within the last 48 hours.
Coronavirus: Edo govt takes delivery of 1,800 bags of 50kg rice from FG
The Federal Government has delivered 1,800 bags of 50kg rice to the Edo State Government, as part of palliative measures to cushion the effect of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The consignment of the 1,800 bags of 50kg rice were delivered through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to […]
‘Double wahala’ in South-West over handling of expired palliative rice, Covid-19 pressures
Like the immortal lyrics of Afro legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ‘double wahala for dead body and the owner of dead body’, some South-West governors were at the weekend faced with double jeopardy of handling the burden that comes with supposed expired palliative rice sent to the region by President Muhammadu Buhari-led government while still struggling to […]
Record label structures in Nigeria not solid – Music Consultant, Nwafor
The founder of a music distribution and marketing firm known as Sound Genie Nigeria, Frank Nwafor has set his sight on making a difference in the business of music. The Estate Management graduate of Bells University, Ota, Ogun State is silently carving a niche for himself as a music consultant of note and A & R expert.
Ortom vows to step on toes to fight corruption as committee uncovers questionable deals in Benue SUBEB
By Peter Duru Makurdi ….. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has vowed to step on toes to fight corrupt practices in the state irrespective of who is involved, to achieve his dream for a better and prosperous Benue state. He sounded the warning at the weekend while receiving the interim report of the investigative […]
Your sinister intention for Nigeria won’t happen, APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) condemns in very strong and unequivocal terms the latest attempt by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rubbish the commendable efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in tackling the scourge of Covid-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world. This is yet another infantile and desperate attempt by the opposition […]
COVID-19 cases in Africa hit 30,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo says the number of COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased to over 30,000. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Sunday. “Over 30,000 COVID-19 cases reported on the African continent with over 9,000 […]
COVID-19: What you should know about face masks, hand gloves
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a great deal of interest in what people are doing to avoid getting infected. One of the methods strongly encouraged is physical or social distancing, which is regarded to be the most important step that can contain the transmission of the novel coronavirus but it must be in combination with […]
