NIPOST says work goes on notwithstanding HQ’s inferno
Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST), on Wednesday, said the organisation would continue to discharge its responsibilities to the populace in spite of the inferno at its corporate headquarters on Wednesday morning. The General Manager, Communications, Mr Franklin Alao, gave the indication in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN recalls that the head […]
Over 50 enraged contractors storm Ministry of Agric, block entrance to Minister’s office
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- OVER 50 enraged contractors stormed headquarters of Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Wednesday, to demand payment of their money owed them since 2018 after executing contracts running into millions of Naira. The aggrieved contractors who penetrated and blocked the main entrance to the Minister’s office despite the presence of […]
ASUU faults Ngige’s comments on strike
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on his alleged comments that university lecturers are sitting at home playing game instead of carrying out research that would bring solution to COVID-19 pandemic. Describing the comments as uncharitable, ASUU, in a […]
COVID-19: Ayade approves resumption of public worship
…Worshippers must wear mask By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has ordered that worship centres can resumes activities stressing that they must wear nose masks and only occupy sitting capacity of such centre. Ayade’s order permitting the resumption of public worship was contained in a release on Wednesday, signed […]
COVID-19: We can’t open worship houses now, FCT Minister tells Religious Leaders
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has told religious leaders in the territory why worship houses are still closed, saying it was based on medical advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He gave this explanation during at a meeting between the FCTA and representatives of the […]
It’s preposterous to describe Pope as anti-Christ ―Archbishop Martins
By Sam Eyoboka Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins has cautioned promoters of different conspiracy theories as the world battle against Covid-19 to be careful not to cast aspersions at the Catholic Pontiff. Addressing newsmen on the 54th World Communications Day at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos, Archbishop Martin’s said […]
Curfew: We will stay home until there’s uniform directive, health workers insist
By Chioma Obinna In solidarity with the sit-at-home order issued by Lagos State chapter of Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, the leadership of Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria, HCPAN, has also directed its members to stay at home until there is a uniform directive on movement and curfew during the COVID-19 lockdown. Similarly, Lagos State […]
Oshiomhole has not breached APC constitution, says West-Idahosa
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City Reacting to the allegation that Adams Oshiomhole has breached the party constitution, Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, a lawyer to the All Progressive Congress (APC) chairman, said what he did was right. On the inauguration of Bulama he said “I can’t see any path of that constitution that Comrade has breached. […]
We will continue to repatriate almajirai ―Northern Govs
By Therese Nanlong – Jos Despite the call by some members of the National Assembly that almajirai should not be repatriated to their respective States due to the increasing cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governors from the 19 States in the North under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum have resolved to continue with […]
Buhari sacks Uwakwe as NECO registrar, dismisses 4 other senior staff
ABUJA-PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of the appointment of Prof. Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, NECO.
Lagos Journalists’ League decries police harassment, demands apology
Agency Report The Lagos Journalists’ League (LJL), a group of conscientious journalists operating in Lagos, has frowned at the harassment of journalists and other health workers by policemen on Tuesday night. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by its acting Secretary, Enitan Olukotun, the group described the action of the police as barbaric. […]
Neuer signs new Bayern deal until 2023
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich that ties him to the club until 2023, the Bundesliga champions said on Wednesday. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over Manuel Neuer, Bayern captain’s future, with widespread reports that talks between player and club had hit the rocks. “During the weeks of […]
Lockdown: Medical personnel, journalists, firefighters, others are exempted — Police clear air
Following unending inquiries on the status of essential workers in respect of the due enforcement of the national curfew and inter-state movement restriction orders emplaced by the Federal Government, it has become necessary to clear all ambiguity on the position of the Nigeria Police Force especially as it relates to persons on essential duties.
Court fixes June 2 for Orji Kalu’s application seeking release from prison
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 2 to hear an application filed by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, seeking his release from prison.
PDP warns against plot to foist emergency rule in Rivers state
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned against the exposed plots by certain unpatriotic and disgruntled individuals, allegedly working for the All Progressives Congress (APC), to orchestrate a security situation and push for imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Breaking: Buhari fires NECO registrar, 4 other management staff
President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of Prof. Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, (NECO).
