The cost of reopening schools in the pandemic (III)
By Asawo Ibifuro Although this discussion is focused on Nigeria and Africa, it has a global appeal as the pandemic and its effect is global. Looking at China, South Korea and Israel who tried to reopen their schools, amidst tight resumption protocols, it was observed that these countries went into another wave of increase in […]
Edo COVID-19 frontline workers to get outstanding allowance
As govt concludes payroll vetting The Edo State Government has said the frontline workers temporarily engaged in screening and testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state would be paid their outstanding allowance upon the conclusion of the vetting of their payroll. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, in […]
High profile Nigerians fly contaminated plane, risk COVID-19 infection
Indications have emerged that some high profile Nigerians may have been exposed to the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic after using a chartered flight suspected to have been used to ferry some COVID-19 patients from Abuja to Lagos. It was gathered that the chartered plane was not properly fumigated before it was used to airlift the high […]
‘I wanted to fortify my son against Fulani herders’ attack, but local bulletproof charm failed’
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan A palm-wine tapper, Daniel Qudus Tuesday narrated how fear of Fulani herders in the South West zone made him shoot his 12-year-old son in error. Though the boy escaped death by the whiskers, he was seriously injured. According to the suspect who was paraded by the Oyo State Police Command, he […]
Job Recruitment: Minister, NASS fight dirty
ABUJA- THERE was melodrama yesterday at the National Assembly when the Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, exchanged hot words with Senators and members of House of Representatives over the National Directorate of Employment recruitment exercise.
Interstate Movement: RTEAN warns members against violating COVID-19 protocols
By Omeiza Ajayi National President of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria RTEAN, Comrade Eriyo Osakpamwan has warned members of the association against violating COVID-19 safety protocols in the wake of the federal government’s decision to lift the ban on interstate travel. Comrade Eriyo in a statement on Tuesday hailed the Presidential Taskforce PTF on […]
Court convicts UNIILORIN student over accommodation fraud
ILORIN- A 19-year-old Chemistry Student of the University of Ilorin, Mr.Ajayi Joshua Oluwatobi was on Tuesday sentenced to Nine months imprisonment by an Ilorin High court for allegedly defrauding three students seeking hostel accommodation.
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COVID-19: 18 LGAs that may face lockdown
By David Royal The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 disclosed on Monday that it would work with state governments to see how 18 high burden local government areas can be locked down to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Chairman of PTF Boss Mustapha who spoke at a news conference after briefing […]
CHINA: Scientists find flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ in pigs
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, according to BBC News. The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person, […]
Interstate Movement: RTEAN warns members against violating COVID-19 Protocols
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National President of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria RTEAN, Comrade Eriyo Osakpamwan has warned members of the association against violating Covid-19 safety protocols in the wake of the federal government’s decision to lift the ban on interstate movement. Comrade Eriyo in a statement on Tuesday hailed the Presidential Taskforce […]
