How Federal Government raised COVID-19 war chest
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief At the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) index case in Nigeria in February the Federal Government provided N102.5 billion for direct interventions in the healthcare sector. A crises fund was established to address emerging and priority funding needs for the economy which had earlier come under pressure even before […]
Allegation against Gov Ishaku: Taraba group cautions against malicious reportage
Taraba State-based pressure group, Taraba Interest Group, TIG, has described the allegation of amorous relationship against Governor Darius Ishaku as irresponsible and malicious.
COVID-19: Attendees at Abba Kyari’s burial test negative
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has said those who attended the burial of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari have now completed their 14 days of isolation and have tested negative for Covid-19. Consequently, they have been reunited with their families. Acting Secretary Health […]
Kwara police intercepts 50 passengers from Zamfara hidden inside trailer load of fruits
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Fifty persons from Zamfara state hidden inside Lorry loads of fruits were intercepted in Ilorin by officers of Kwara state police command. Vanguard reliably gathered that they were intercepted at the Oyun area close to Kulende junction around Zango area of the state capital. Further sources claimed that the trailer […]
Three Uniport students: Buhari orders arrest of remaining suspects
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed Police authorities to intensify search for the arrest of the suspects that kidnapped and killed three students of University of Port Harcourt so that they would be brought to justice. The President has also commiserated with the families of the three students reportedly murdered by […]
Ali Modu Sheriff not running from Covid-19 test, report malicious — Aide
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday, described as malicious, reports that he was running away from being tested for Covid-19 after allegedly coming in contact with two cases who have died of the disease.
Mother of six arrested for slapping policeman 13 times
A woman who was seen in a video that went viral on social media, slapping a policeman, in Oyo State, has been arrested.
Don’t resume, stay at home, Sanwo-Olu orders Lagos civil servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered all civil servants in the state to stay away from work on Monday, May 4. Governor Sawo-Olu, in a statement on Sunday, asked all civil servants in the state not to resume work, noting that the delayed resumption is a deliberate attempt to prevent overcrowding in the […]
Police vow to be aggressive in Ogun to enforce curfew order
The police in Ogun State have vowed to be more aggressive in enforcing the order ahead of Monday’s 8 pm to 6 am curfew imposed by the Federal Government across the country, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday. Oyeyemi appealed […]
Alphabet CEO received annual compensation worth $281m
Alphabet said in a regulatory filing that CEO Sundar Pichai was awarded US$281-million in compensation last year, making him one of the world’s highest-paid executives. Most of the package is stock awards, some of which will be paid out depending on Alphabet’s stock return relative to other companies in the S&P 100 index. That means […]
BREAKING: CBN, Bankers Committee halt sack of banks’ workers
Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has halted lay-offs by banks. The apex bank said in a statement Sunday evening that the decision was taken after a special meeting of the Bankers’ Committee. According to the statement by the Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okoroafor, no sack of either permanently or Adhoc […]
Easing of lockdown: Sanwo-Olu reads riot act against flouting of safety directives
Releases hotlines for whistleblowing Urges discharged patients to observe 14 more days isolation period Orders public workers to stay at home Seeks monarchs’ support Decries shortage of PPE in the state By Olasunkanmi Akoni Amid increasing cases of COVID-19 pandemic and a gradual easing of lockdown, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents not to flood […]
JAMB makes interim remittance of N7bn for 2020
Promises additional remittance in the year By Joseph Erunke THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said it has made an interim remittance of N3.5 billion to the federal government consolidated account for the 2020 expected remittance. The development, according to the board, in a statement Sunday evening through its Head of Media, Dr Fabian […]
(JUST IN) COVID19: 200 Nasarawa quarantined travellers protest poor feeding, neglect
By David Odama NO fewer than 200 travellers and returnee almajirai quarantined at the state Polytechnic in Lafia, Sunday protested over alleged poor feeding and neglect by the state government. The protesters who were carrying sticks and iron were those incepted coming into the state from states high risks with coronavirus pandemic and returnee almajirai […]
Europe prepares to ease lockdowns as COVID-19 pandemic ebbs
*South Korea eases ban on gatherings; Mosques re-open in Iran As Europe prepared for a cautious easing of coronavirus lockdown and restrictions on Sunday, following signs the pandemic may be slowing, hard-hit Italy set to follow Spain in allowing people outside after weeks of confinement. More than 243,000 people have been killed and 3.4 million […]
COVID-19: Kwara imposes curfew, bars inter-LG travels
…Denies Covid-19 patient Escaped By Demola Akinyemi Kwara State Government on Sunday announced additional measures to curtail community transmission of COVID-19 pandemic in the state, insisting that the recent relax of the lockdown does not mean that the state was out of the wood. The government also denied that any of its COVID-19 patients, a […]
