COVID-19: NCDC striving to increase PCR capacity for testing across Nigeria – DG
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is working hard to increase its polymerase chain reaction (PCR) capacity for testing the coronavirus disease outbreak in the country.
UNIJOS SSANU rejects IPPIS, says FG betrayed its trust
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos Branch has frowned at what its termed the deliberate delay on prompt payments of salaries since the advent of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS stressing the claim that the system observed some irregularities after staff enrolment is a complete ruse.
Violent protests rock Minneapolis for 2nd straight night as angry crowds loot stores
Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores, set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles. The mayor asked the governor to activate the National Guard. The protests that began late Wednesday and […]
Insecurity: Buhari approves reorganization of the Nigeria Police
President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as the Chairman, Nigeria Police Council, has approved the reorganization of the Nigeria Police Force, as part of efforts at addressing threats posed by the dynamics of crimes in the country.
NNPC’s N1.27trn projected remittance hampered by low oil price — Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), yesterday, disclosed that the fall in crude oil prices in the international market has hampered its projected N1.27 trillion remittance to the Federation Account in the 2020 fiscal year, specifically, between April and December 2020.
Rainy season: Don’t expose your children to cold, paediatrician warns
A Paediatrician, Dr. Mary Akintomide, has advised parents against exposing their children to cold during the rainy season to prevent pneumonia and complications associated with it.
COVID-19: Ughelli, Sapele gets two new cases in Delta
By Paul Olayemi Two new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been recorded in Sapele and Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to 51. Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the State Commissioner for Information, confirmed the new cases. The figures released today by Aniagwu revealed that […]
Buhari’s Order 10 will usher in era of justice devoid of considerations — Kano NBA Chair
As divergent views continued to trail the Executive Order 10 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari granting autonomy to the Legislature and Judiciary, Chairman, Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Abdul Adamu Fagge, has on Thursday thrown his weight behind the order, saying it will usher in an anticipated era of the dispensation of justice devoid of considerations.
Group urges Buhari to review composition of TETFUND Board, sack its Chairman
An advocacy group, Law and Equity Advocacy Centre, LEAC, on Thursday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently review the composition of the board of trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, especially regarding its newly appointed Chairman,
Abakpa-Emene link: Gov. Ugwuanyi has given Enugu miraculous road – Fr. Mbaka
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, amid jubilation, inaugurated the 13-kilometre Nike Lake Junction-Harmony Estate-Amorji Nike- Adoration Pilgrimage Centre –Orie Emene road, newly constructed by his administration across the thick forest of Umuchigbo community in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state.
Breaking: Italy’s Serie A to resume June 20
Italy’s Serie A can resume on June 20 after a three-month absence in a country hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Thursday. “The Technical and Scientific Committee gave its agreement on the protocol and the federation assured me that it had a plan B and a plan C,” Spadafora […]
