Pantami: Understanding The Shining Star and His Detractors
By David Onmeje It is a truism that opposition and robust criticisms suckle democratic wheels and allow governance flourish on beneficial templates. The problem in Nigeria is that a number of critics are more confused than the views they reel out in criticisms. Sometimes, they even reel out criticisms which burp with warped opinions, obviously […]
We’ll leave no stone unturned in fight against COVID-19 ― Gov Emmanuel
As he announces complete cessation of movement extended to 14days By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has promised that his administration will leave no stone unturned in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Emmanuel made the promise during a state broadcast yesterday (Thursday) while reacting to the five reported cases […]
NUPENG raises alarm of non-provision over sanitisers, safety kits to petrol station workers
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has raised the alarm that many filling station owners had not provided hand sanitisers and other safety kits to the petrol station workers, PSW.
Jigawa gov, Badaru, urges fervent prayers against spread of coronavirus
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa, on Thursday urged residents to pray fervently against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to the state. Badaru made the call after inspecting the state’s Isolation Centre in Dutse. He also urged residents to comply with experts’ and government’s directives on what they should do in order not to contract […]
JUST IN: Nigeria’s coronavirus cases rise to 184, as global cases hit above 1million
By David Royal and Victor Ogunyinka Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria have now risen to 184 on Thursday. This is as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC recorded 10 new cases in Lagos and Abuja as at 08:00 pm 2nd April. Seven of the cases were recorded in Lagos while 3 were in […]
Doctor contracts coronavirus while treating infected patients in Edo
By David Royal The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, has revealed that a doctor treating COVID-19 patients at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, has been infected with the diseases. Sokomba said this on Thursday while on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. He said six doctors had died […]
