COVID-19: Kaduna explains why it extended Lockdown to 2 weeks
The Kaduna State Government has explained why it had to extend the lockdown imposed on the state. In a state broadcast by Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, the government reviewed the Quarantine Orders initially imposed for 30 days, extended for another 30 days on 26th April 2020 to further protect citizens from the spread of Covid-19.
COVID-19: Doctors raise alarm, lament lack of tests in Kogi, C-River
As controversy trails non-availability of laboratory testing for COVID-19 cases in Kogi State, suspected cases of the disease are allegedly being seen in hospitals in the state, even as doctors have continued to lament inability to conduct tests.
School feeding programme: Why FG is sending raw food to parents at home —Ngige
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has explained that the reason the Federal Government decided to feed the pupils under the government’s school feeding programme while they are still at home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is because the food items were perishing. Ngige, who spoke […]
Ihedioha’s appointee, Fin Sec, Youth Leader resign from PDP
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha’s appointee on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Imo State. Ihedioha’s appointee, Ugochukwu, popularly known, as Ochiwar, in a short statement to Vanguard in Owerri, said: “My resignation is to allow myself to […]
Biden calls Trump ‘absolute fool’ for mocking mask use
Joe Biden attacked US President, Donald Trump, as an “absolute fool” Tuesday for belittling his election rival over recently wearing a mask, an issue that has become a partisan flashpoint during the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic Party’s presumptive 2020 presidential nominee had a series of choice words for the Republican incumbent, telling CNN in his […]
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries
Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict, the US military said on Tuesday. The warplanes left Russia and first stopped in Syria, where they “were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin” before arriving in Libya, said the US military command for Africa […]
Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time
Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump’s tweets “unsubstantiated” and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts. Trump’s tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a “Rigged Election.” Under […]
Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt
As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government and federal security agencies to bring to book suspected herdsmen kidnappers and other criminals abducting and terrorising citizens of the state, invading and chasing farmers away from their farms.
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Moeti gave the tribute on the official twitter account of the WHO Regional Office for Africa @WHOAFRO on Tuesday. The regional director also commended Africans for […]
Governments urged to designate air, sea personnel ‘key worker’
International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today in issuing a new Joint Statement on the need to ensure ‘key worker’ designations for the millions of skilled personnel now maintaining essential global air and sea trade capacities.
Alleged ethnic cleansing, influx of Northern youths to South East: ASETU petitions United Nations
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU- ASSOCIATION of South-East town union, ASETU, the umbrella body of all the town unions in the South-East geopolitical zone has petitioned the United Nations over the influx of young men from the Northern part of the country who are being smuggled to the zone in droves by yet to be identified […]
JUST IN: Kaduna extends lockdown by 2 weeks
The Kaduna State Government has extended by 2 weeks, the lockdown order which restricted movement in the state so as to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Covid-19: Children urged to remain focus
Children in Warri south local government have been urged to remain focused disruption in the educational calendar created by covid 19 which had kept them out of school for some time.
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
By Bashir Bello KANO – The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre while three other were near completion to fight and combat the highly contagious Coronavirus disease. Dr. Tsanyawa stated this in a statement by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Hadiza […]
Group raises alert over plot to destroy APC in Rivers State
A political group, the Ameachi Vanguard, AV, has raised the alert over what it described as persistent plots by some disgruntled members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to undermine the Rivers State chapter of the party.
Nigerian baby model, Jamal Abdulrahman celebrates birthday with new photos
Fast-rising Nigerian model, Jamal Diamond Abdulrahman shared new stunning photos to mark his 3rd birthday today. Young and eager to catch the stars, Jamal Abdulrahman is one young model and entertainer that has conquered the hearts of many including his close relatives with his unique fashion sense and dexterity. His parents who are often delighted […]
