EFCC not a political tool – APC chieftain tells Obaseki
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Edo state chapter has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to desist from strongarming the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) into pursuing its politically-motivated call for the investigation of his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged wrongdoing in the construction of the Benin Specialist Hospital.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Journalists exempted from lockdown, not curfew ― Police
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following Federal Government directives that every sector of the economy must obey NCDC protocols and laws over the COVID-19 challenge. The Police headquarters said on Tuesday that Journalists and essential workers are exempted from the lockdown but not the curfew. It would be recalled that going by Federal Government directives, […]
BREAKING: APC fixes dates for Edo, Ondo Guber Primaries as INEC sticks to timetable
By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Monday, June 22 and Monday, July 20 for its governorship primary elections in Edo and Ondo states. This came as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it would stick to its timetable and schedule of activities regarding the elections in both states. National Commissioner […]
Two positive patients refuse isolation, allege COVID-19 is scam
They are infecting family members, Bauchi govt cries out By Charly Agwam – Bauchi Bauchi State government has lamented the refusal of two coronavirus positive cases to isolate themselves. Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, yesterday, said two COVID-19 positive people have declined to be isolated in the […]
Refusal to release 17 illegal Chinese miners by Osun Govt to FG contravenes Constitution — WIMN
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A nongovernmental organization, Women in Mining Nigeria, WIMN, Tuesday, made its position known that alleged refusal to release 17 arrested illegal Chinese miners by the Osun State Government contravenes the 1999 Constitution. This was stated by the National President, WIMN, Engr Janet Adeyemi while speaking on 1999 Constitutional that empowers […]
Stockbrokers Institute changes baton as Amolegbe emerges President
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) on Tuesday announced the election of Mr Olatunde Amolegbe as its new President and Chairman of the Governing Council, succeeding the incumbent President, Mr Adedapo Adekoje after the Institute’s maiden virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM).
ABCHealth appoints Atoki new Chief Executive Officer
The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) has announced the appointment of Mories Atoki as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The coalition said in a statement that Mories brings years of experience as a senior manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers where she pioneered and led the firm’s Sustainability & Climate Change practice.
Gbajabiamila inaugurates COVID-19 C’tte, to interface with PTF, FG
House of Representatives on Tuesday inaugurated the 18 man ad-hoc Committee on Coronavirus pandemic.
Breaking: ‘James Kolo’, Buhari’s nominee for FEC job is dead
James Kolo, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee for Federal Character Commission, FEC, job is dead. The Kwara state born, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, after a brief illness.
Watford captain, Troy Deeney refuses return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney will not return to training this week over fears he could pass coronavirus on to his five-month-old son. Deeney has consistently voiced his concerns over the speed with which the Premier League hopes to return to playing matches despite the United Kingdom having the second-highest death toll in the world. England’s […]
Privatization Council approves Health Sector Reform draft Bill
ABUJA – THE national Council on Privatization, NCP, has approved a draft legislative instrument to enact the Health Sector Reform Bill and associated legislation.
NSE Index up 1.1% as investors gain N100.4bn
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE All-Share Index (ASI) closed higher on Tuesday by 1.1 percent or 109 bases points, bps to close at 24,202.87 points as investors gained N100.4 billion. The Index went up following the buying interest in Dangote Cement (2.8 percent), Guaranty Trust Bank (2.4 percent) and Zenith Bank (2.3 […]
IGP Adamu orders strict enforcement of inter-state movement restriction orders
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered strict enforcement of the national curfew and inter-state movement restriction orders emplaced by the Federal Government as part of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The IGP gave this directive to the Zonal Assistant-Inspectors General of Police and State Commissioners of Police during a virtual conference held on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020.
Operators task new SEC D-G on capital market master plan implementation
Capital market operators on Tuesday advised Mr Lamido Yuguda nominated as the Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to prioritise investor protection and effective implementation of capital market master plan, if confirmed by the Senate.
Owerri building Collapse: NIOB seeks urgent investigation, prosecution to deter reoccurrence
The Nigerian Institute of Building NIOB, has called for urgent investigation and prosecution of those involved in the recent Owerri building collapse that caused the wanton destruction of property and loss of lives, in order to deter quackery and negligence on building sites in Nigeria.
Global firms fear prolonged global recession, others – WEF
By Emma Ujah Prolonged global recession, high unemployment, another outbreak of infectious diseases and protectionism now top the list of worries of corporate organizations across the world, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a report, COVID-19 Risks Outlook: A Preliminary Mapping and Its Implications, released yesterday. According to the report, the global economy […]
