How Federal Government raised COVID-19 war chest
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief At the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) index case in Nigeria in February the Federal Government provided N102.5 billion for direct interventions in the healthcare sector. A crises fund was established to address emerging and priority funding needs for the economy which had earlier come under pressure even before […]
Allegation against Gov Ishaku: Taraba group cautions against malicious reportage
Taraba State-based pressure group, Taraba Interest Group, TIG, has described the allegation of amorous relationship against Governor Darius Ishaku as irresponsible and malicious.
COVID-19: Attendees at Abba Kyari’s burial test negative
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has said those who attended the burial of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari have now completed their 14 days of isolation and have tested negative for Covid-19. Consequently, they have been reunited with their families. Acting Secretary Health […]
Kwara police intercepts 50 passengers from Zamfara hidden inside trailer load of fruits
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Fifty persons from Zamfara state hidden inside Lorry loads of fruits were intercepted in Ilorin by officers of Kwara state police command. Vanguard reliably gathered that they were intercepted at the Oyun area close to Kulende junction around Zango area of the state capital. Further sources claimed that the trailer […]
Three Uniport students: Buhari orders arrest of remaining suspects
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed Police authorities to intensify search for the arrest of the suspects that kidnapped and killed three students of University of Port Harcourt so that they would be brought to justice. The President has also commiserated with the families of the three students reportedly murdered by […]
Ali Modu Sheriff not running from Covid-19 test, report malicious — Aide
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday, described as malicious, reports that he was running away from being tested for Covid-19 after allegedly coming in contact with two cases who have died of the disease.
