Mr Abiodun Owonikoko, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN),  yesterday said that the Supreme Court lawfully quashed the conviction and 12-year imprisonment of former Abia State Governor, Dr Orji Uzor-Kalu.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari has consoled the members of his extended family and Daura community at large following the death of his nephew, Alhaji Mutari Dauda, Malam Mamman Daura’s younger brother. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, president Buhari said that […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Friday, said that plans have been concluded to commence hydroxychloroquine (chloroquine) clinical trial next week for treatment of COVID-19 patients in the state. Abayomi said this during a media briefing on the update of COVID-19 in the state, held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […]

As state has 82 active cases By Ibrahim HassanWuyo In Kaduna state, the majority of Covid-19 cases have travel history and such illegal inter-state travel is widening the spread of the virus in the state, the state government has said. A statement issued from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House said that this  illegal travel has  increased […]

…To commence hydroxychloroquine clinical trial next week By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Friday, said the state may possibly record between 90,000 and 120,000 cases of COVID-19 by July or August. He said with the current trend, the COVID-19 cases in Lagos is expected to reach its peak by […]

By Ibrahim Hassan – Wuyo The Zamfara State Government has sacked the Executive Secretary and two other directors of the state’s Zakkat and Endowment Board, with immediate effect. The decision came following an emergency meeting held by the Chairman and board members of the board on Friday. While addressing journalists in Gusau, the board chairman, […]

Seeks to own 30% shares in BoA By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, hailed the appointment of acting Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, BoA, Alwan Hassan, as it signifies hope for smallholder farmers in the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, […]

By Godknows Igali, PhD It was originally meant to be a gathering of Nigeria’s ecclesiastical hierarchy, as Head of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Archbishop Nicholas Okoh, offered his Formal Exit Thanksgiving Service on 22nd March 2020. However, due to the global Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in compliance with Government directives, Church authorities, […]

Nigerian soldiers have dislodged oil thieves operating in  Ubeji community, Warri south local government area, destroying their illegal refining facilities .

KANO – The Co-chairman, Kano State Taskforce on Covid-19, Professor Abdulrazak Garba Habib has recounted his experience in the isolation center as a patient of the novel Coronavirus which he contracted while on duty call.

By Rasheed Sobowale The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from the United Kingdom (UK) has arrived Lagos on Friday. Confirming the development, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri, said; “First evacuation from the UK has landed in Lagos. The passengers will be proceeding to Abuja where they will be on 14-day compulsory […]

The Abia Government said on Friday it has embarked on active case search in all its 17 local government areas to ensure that cases of COVID-19 and other related diseases are reported timely. The Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer,  state Ministry of Health, Mr. Stanley Ajamgbulogu, disclosed this to journalists in Umuahia. He said the […]

THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Edo State chapter yesterday called on the state government to re-open churches in the state for normal activities saying the opening of churches would complement government’s efforts creating awareness about the pandemic.

As the novel Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to ravage the world, academic technologists in the country have said that Nigeria could champion the breakthrough for the cure of the virus if potentials of her scientists are properly harnessed.

*Says the present management has not awarded any single contract *Vows that he will not be distracted By Henry Umoru – Abuja Forner Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at the Senators over the  probe into the  alleged Financial Recklessness to the tune of N40 billion by the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of […]