Osun Assembly passes bill against mismanagement of public funds
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the State of Osun Public Financial Management Bill 2020. A statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Speaker on Wednesday disclosed that the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye at plenary stated that the passage of the bill will encourage transparency and effective management of […]
Azeez Idowu: One man, too many professions
If there was an award for a Jack-of-all-trades, and probably master-of-all, Azeez Idowu, popularly known Uncle Azeez would be in the top five nominee list.
Lockdown: 15 Imams, 30 others convicted in Kano, says Police Commissioner
Not fewer than fifteen persons who paraded themselves as muslim clerics (Imams) to conduct Friday (Jumaat) prayers in violation of the lock down order in Kano State have been arrested and convicted.
COVID-19: INEC deploys 39 more vehicles for contact tracing, surveillance
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed 39 additional vehicles to support the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVlD-19 in contact tracing, surveillance, laboratory, and infection prevention in Kano and Plateau States. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Voter Education Committee for INEC, Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the […]
COVID-19: Cross River should be commended not accused, castigated — Dr Edu
It’s not a must to record a case We received only 50 sample collection kits from FG The pressure for C’River to record a case, getting out of hands Any NCDC official coming to C’River must be tested, quarantined for 14days By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Cross River Commissioner for Health,Dr Beta Edu on […]
Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies
Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India’s best-known exports to Hollywood, has died. He was 54. Khan played the police inspector in “Slumdog Millionaire” and the park executive Masrani in “Jurassic World.” He also appeared in “The Amazing Spider-Man” and the adventure fantasy “Life of Pi.” Khan died Wednesday […]
Africa Energy Forum relocates to Amsterdam from 20-22 October 2020
This year’s Africa Energy Forum (AEF) has been rescheduled to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 20-22 October 2020. Previously due to take place in July, the move comes in the interests of all attendees’ safety after monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on global economies. In a statement released on Thursday by […]
Boris Johnson’s partner gives birth to baby boy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds on Wednesday gave birth to a “healthy baby boy” in a London hospital, a spokesman for the couple said. The news came as a surprise, as Symonds, 32, was not thought to be due for several weeks, but she was said to be doing “very well”. The birth comes […]
COVID-19 doesn’t know personality- El-Rufa’i
Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufa’i of Kaduna state has warned that corona virus was not a friend to anybody, and could strike where it was least expected.
Rivers People praise Governor Wike for the Mother and Child Hospital, Rebisi Flyover Bridge
Rivers People have praised the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for continuing with the execution of key projects during these trying times. Respondents lauded Governor Wike for the completion and ongoing equipment of the Mother and Child Hospital and the ongoing construction of the Rebisi Flyover Bridge. The Project Manager at the Mother and […]
AfCFTA implementation postponed due to coronavirus
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will not begin on July 1st this year as planned due to disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Wamkele Mene, newly elected Secretary-General of AfCFTA secretariat stated this in a conference call. “It is obviously […]
Shortage of reagents delaying COVID-19 tests in Oyo – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the shortage of reagents is delaying the processing of COVID-19 tests.
COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 34, 000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of reported COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased from 33, 000 to over 34, 000 in the past 24 hours.
Adamawa governor’s mother dies
Hajiya Fatimah Umaru, the mother of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, is dead. She was 68 years. The Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Humwashi Hunohashi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Hunohashi said the governor’s mother died while undergoing treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola. He said: “Her death at this critical […]
CIIN President, Efekoha lauds FG on initiatives to combat COVID-19
By Rosemary Onuoha President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, Mr. Eddie Efekoha, has lauded the Federal Government for its initiatives in combating the spread of the COVID-19 virus nationwide. He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his recognition of the contributions of the insurance sector to the fight against the VOVID-19. In […]
CBN lifts suspension on cheque clearing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks to attend to customers who wish to clear cheques. In a statement by Sam Okojere, Director, Banking Services Department, CBN, the apex bank said that the suspension placed on cheque clearing has been lifted effective April 28. CBN had on March 30, suspended cheque […]
