COVID-19 free hospital areas could save lives after surgery –Study

COVID-19 free hospital areas could save lives after surgery –Study

…Millions of patients have their surgery delayed … Governments must invest in ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas By Chioma Obinna As countries battle with 2nd wave of the coronavirus pandemic, a new global study has shown that setting up COVID-19 free hospital areas for surgical patients could save lives thereby reducing the risk of death from […]
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FG reviewing cybersecurity policy to tackle terrorism, others ― NSA

FG reviewing cybersecurity policy to tackle terrorism, others ― NSA

By Chris Ochayi The Federal Government said Tuesday that it was reviewing the cybersecurity law in order to address some of the major developmental challenges currently confronting the nation, including the emergence of new forms of criminality and terrorism perpetrated through cyberspace. The National Security Adviser, NSA, Major General Babagana Monguno, retd, who stated while […]

Ugwuanyi lays ancillary office complex foundation for State Assembly

Ugwuanyi lays ancillary office complex foundation for State Assembly

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony of an auxiliary office complex for the State House of Assembly, amid excitement. Performing the foundation laying, in a colourful event witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi and other 23 members of the House, Gov. […]

Why APC is weak in the South-South – Kokori

Why APC is weak in the South-South – Kokori

By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli Member, Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Frank Kokori has cited the non-reward system of the party as one of the major reasons why the party is weak in the South-South. Chief Kokori while speaking on the exit of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State from […]

ONDO DECIDES: Election should be seen as game, not do or die contest ― Sultan

ONDO DECIDES: Election should be seen as game, not do or die contest ― Sultan

By Dayo Johnson THE Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, has asked contestants in the Saturday governorship election in Ondo state to see exercise as a mere game not do or die affair. Abubakar said this during the signing of the peace accord by the governorship candidates participating in the election. The peace pact was initiated […]

Why are Nigerians hungry and food insecure?

Why are Nigerians hungry and food insecure?

One must be wondering why, Nigeria, once a great leader in agricultural production is struggling to feed itself. How can that be true? It’s important we look at where Nigeria’s agricultural sector was in the past and to understand the key reasons why the Nigerian agricultural sector has declined and the country is now so […]

We’ve resolved ‘life-threatening’ crisis in 11 states, says APC Caretaker C’ttee

We’ve resolved ‘life-threatening’ crisis in 11 states, says APC Caretaker C’ttee

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC said it has been able to resolve some “life-threatening challenges” in 11 of its state chapters, expressing commitment to continue to move from unnecessary wrangling, squabbles and disputes. Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, disclosed this […]

Davido terminates contract with Lil Frosh over domestic violence allegations

Davido terminates contract with Lil Frosh over domestic violence allegations

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has terminated the contract between his record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) and fast-rising rapper Sanni Goriola Wasiu aka Lil Frosh, over allegations of domestic violence by his girlfriend Gift Camille on Monday, October 5, 2020. READ ALSO: Davido speaks about his mother, says he sees her […]

Oyetola approves N708m for payment of pension arrears

Oyetola approves N708m for payment of pension arrears

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has approved the release of the sum of N 708 million to offset pension arrears of retired civil servants in the state. The state Head of Service, Mr Festus Olowogboyega, said in a statement on Tuesday in Osogbo that N508 million was approved for the payment of pension of retired […]

COVID-19: Minister orders investigation into N2.67bn feeding fraud in schools

COVID-19: Minister orders investigation into N2.67bn feeding fraud in schools

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged N2.67 billion released to the 104 unity colleges during the COVID-19 lockdown for meal subsidies. The development came on the heels of a report of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) that the sum […]

2021 budget: El Rufai presents N237.52bn to Kaduna Assembly

2021 budget: El Rufai presents N237.52bn to Kaduna Assembly

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna State has unveiled a draft budget of N237bn for the 2021 fiscal year that reflects the government’s commitment to promoting equal opportunity, accelerate human capital development, and attain fiscal viability. The governor noted that the budget proposals have taken into account the economic uncertainty unleashed by […]