How notorious Lagos criminal gang leader was arrested by police
*Manhunt for members in progress By Emma Nnadozie, Crime Editor When he assumed duties as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state, Hakeem Odumosu inherited among other security hallenges, activities of a notorious gang terrorising Satellite town and environs. The gang looked so formidable that efforts made in the past by his predecessors to bring members […]
Buhari condoles with Tanzanian President on Ben Mkapa’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his deepest condolences to President John Magufuli, the government and people of Tanzania on the sad loss of former President Benjamin Mkapa. The Nigerian leader made his feelings known in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. He said: […]
National Diaspora Day: Ecobank offers zero fees on Rapidtransfer
In commemoration of the National Diaspora Day, Ecobank Nigeria has stated that it is offering zero fees for money transfers on the Rapidtransfer App from now till the 31st of October 2020. The Federal Government has set aside July 25 of every year as the National Diaspora Day in recognition of the contributions of Nigerians living outside the country towards the development of their homeland.
Kwara cancels Eid prayers, rolls out safety measures
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara State Government on Friday announced the cancellation of Eid-ul-adha congregational prayers across the state, citing the steep rise in the state’s Covid-19 cases and the danger of such a large gathering worsening the situation. The government also announced a ban on vigils in churches and mosques while restating the […]
COVID-19: Parents write minister over inclusion of children with special needs in e-learning
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following the Coronavirus, COVID-19, lockdown and school closure nationwide by the Federal and State Governments, a group called Concerned Group of Special Need Parents in Nigeria, CGSNPN, under the auspices of the Engraved One’s Prayer Support and Advocacy Initiative, EOPSAI, Tuesday, wrote an Open Letter to the Minister of Education, […]
‘How COVID-19 is redefining our social life, work ethics’
Sometime in March this year when it announced its appearance in Nigeria, many people did not take it serious. Even the authorities were lackadaisical in their attitude. But in a matter of days as it bared its fangs, the government was forced to immediately put in place drastic measures to curb its spread.
