10 years on: Yar’Adua lived, died for Nigeria’s sake — Jonathan
Former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was a man with an accommodating spirit and enormous goodwill who built bridges of hope, love and understanding among Nigerians, his predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan has said.
COVID-19: Easing the lockdown is a huge mistake – Etek Notions
Few days ago, President Muhammad Buhari announced the ease of the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos, Ogun States and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Thai PM says Coronavirus impact may last another nine months
Thailand may see the economic impact from the Coronavirus pandemic spread over another nine months, the country’s prime minister said on Tuesday, as disruption from the global crisis drags on tourism and domestic activity. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy could lose more than 1.3 trillion baht ($40 billion) and up to 10 million jobs due to […]
COVID-19: Katsina Govt shuts down Emir of Daura’s palace
The Katsina State Government has shut down the palace of the Emir of Daura as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Aminu Masari, who made the disclosure in Katsina while giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in the state, said there was no ulterior motive to the decision to quarantine […]
Togo president takes oath of office for fourth straight term
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe was sworn into office over the weekend at a ceremony streamed on Facebook. The entire ceremony lasted an hour and 18 minutes. It took place in a hall in the capital Lome with the Constitutional Court judges presided over the ceremony. The President of the court administered the oath of office […]
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rise to 2,802
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday said the country recorded 245 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 2,802. The centre also said that the number of fatalities has risen to 93 after recording 6 new deaths, 2,292 active cases, while 417 […]
