COVID 19: Rescind decision to ease lockdown now, PDP Reps Caucus tells Buhari
Just when Nigerians were about to leave for work following President Muhammadu Buhari's order to relax the coronavirus pandemic lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory, FCT last week, members of the Peoples Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives have asked him to immediately rescind the decision.
COVID-19: Taraba discharges 124 persons from quarantine
The Taraba Technical Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday discharged 124 persons quarantined at the state NYSC orientation camp in Barikin Sibre, Jalingo. Dr Innocent Vakkai, Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner for Health, while handing the 124 persons to their various local government Council Chairmen, said they tested negative twice. According to him, 130 people […]
COVID-19: Doctors caution Nigerians on easing of lockdown
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has cautioned Nigerians on the partial lifting of lockdown directives by the Federal Government.
Tribute to Westerhof at 80
My friend, you saw Abraham three decades ago and we made merry in Lagos. I remember that day in your Ikeja house where you said “I have seen Abraham from the balcony of my house”.
COVID-19: Ogun hospital confirms death of pregnant woman
The Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, on Sunday confirmed that a pregnant woman has died of COVID-19 in the facility. The Head of Clinical Services at the hospital, Dr. Fidelis Ojeblenu, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta. Ojeblenu said two patients, a man, and the expectant mother, had tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital. […]
Amotekun: Hunters await South West Govs, Akintoye’s directive to begin operation
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Amotekun: AS isolated cases of kidnapping continue in the South-West zone of the country, hunters association have said they are awaiting the directives of the six state governors and Yoruba leader, Prof Banji Akintoye to begin operations as members of the Western Nigeria Security Network. Describing the recent abduction of […]
CHINA: FG should take complaints of Nigerians seriously – NIDO Coordinator
Coordinator of Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guangdong Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, in this interview, speaks on reported maltreatment of Nigerians in China. Mbisiogu, whose jurisdiction is at the centre of the accusations, urges the Federal Government not to treat the matter with laxity.
Kidnappers free twin children abducted in Ibadan
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The twin children of the former Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim wing), Alhaji Taofeeq Akewugbagold, who were abducted about a week ago have been released. The children were kidnapped at the residence of their parents in Ojoo area of Ibadan. The mother of the twin who […]
Nasarawa Assembly member died of COVID-19 ― Gov Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Sunday said that the state’s Assembly member, Suleiman Adamu, died of the COVID-19 disease, becoming the first casualty in the state. Suleiman’s death was earlier reported by Vanguard on Friday. Prior to his death, he was representing Nasarawa Central at the State House of Assembly. Announcing his demise to journalists […]
WAPTV releases COVID-19 enlightenment skits
By Ephraim Oseji To complement government’s efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, WAPTV has released new sets of informative comedy skits by its ‘Akpan & Oduma’ and ‘Papa Ajasco’ brands, to increase awareness on how to prevent, detect and manage the disease. The new comedy skits are in line with one of the unique things, […]
COVID-19: How Nigerian entertainers are lending helping hand
By Ephraim Oseji With the rising number of needy Nigerians due to the stay-at-home order in many states of the federation, Nigerian entertainers including artistes like Banky W, Runtown, Arosino, Davido, Don Jazzy and many others have risen to the occasion. For Banky W, it was the initiation of the Lekki food bank for Eti-Osa […]
