Assembly member dies in Nasarawa
By David Odama A sitting member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Nasarawa Central Constituency has died at the Federal Medical Centre Keffi. Announcing his demise to journalists Friday morning in Lafia, Alhaji Mohammed Okpoku, representing Udege/Loko constituency said Suleiman died in the late hours of Thursday, April 30th, following a brief illness […]
Legendary drummer and afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen dies
Legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, died suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager said. “We don’t know the exact cause of death,” manager Eric Trosset said, adding it was not linked to the coronavirus. “He was in great shape, it […]
Lagos partners Stanbic IBTC to improve civil service
THE Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, recently organised an online training programme for civil servants in the state.
May Day: Obaseki commends workers for support in fight against COVID-19
Hails health workers, first responders, others The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has hailed workers in the state for their sacrifice, resilience and commitment in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The governor said this in commemoration of Workers’ Day, a celebration of labourers and the working class promoted by the International Labour […]
COVID-19: We’re struggling with bed spaces in Lagos — NCDC
THE Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, said yesterday that it is currently “struggling” for bed spaces for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Lagos State which has the highest number of persons infected by the coronavirus in Nigeria.
$3.4bn: Nigeria’s commitment to IMF revealed
Some of the commitments made by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be granted the $3.4 billion facility have emerged, with transparency in the utilization of the funds, topping the list.
COVID-19: 113 health workers infected — FG
The Federal Government has said no fewer than 113 health workers are currently infected with coronavirus.
Dapo Awofisayo: Epitome of patriotism
Dapo Awofisayo is the Group Executive Director of CPL Group. In his early years, Dapo, Born on the 29th of May, 1988 in Surulere, Lagos; had his nursery education at St. Johns Nursery, Onipanu, and Primary Education at Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun.
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank begins CBN N50bn COVID-19 facility disbursement
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, NMFB, yesterday, commenced the disbursement of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, N50 billion COVID-19 facility to beneficiaries.
6 Almajiri kids from Kano test positive for coronavirus in Kaduna
Kaduna State government has confirmed 16 new COVID-19 cases in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, who disclosed this in Kaduna yesterday, said the new cases were Almajiri from Kano.
Mysterious deaths: 4 more prominent persons die in Kano
Four more prominent persons have died in Kano State in the last twenty-four hours. They include Alhaji Aliyu Daneji, father of National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force, PTF On COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, who died at the age of 96 on Wednesday night in Kano.
