Coronavirus: Enogie, Odionweres in Edo join govt’s campaign to check spread
The Edo State Government’s campaign against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has received the backing of traditional leaders in the state, who have joined their voices in admonishing residents to abide by the government’s stay-at-home order and other directives to curb the spread of the deadly virus. The traditional rulers, who embarked on sensitisation campaigns […]
Until COVID-19, last century’s epidemics far more deadly than 21st century’s
Before the emergence late last year of the novel coronavirus, which has now killed more than 100,000 people, the 21st century’s epidemics had been far less deadly than the pandemics of the previous century. Here are the major epidemics of the last two centuries, starting with the most recent: – Ebola: 2013-2016 and 2018-to date […]
COVID-19: US accuses China of ‘xenophobia’ in treatment of Africans
The United States on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of “xenophobia” toward Africans, after coronavirus cases among Nigerians unleashed a wave of evictions in the city of Guangzhou. Africans in southern China’s largest metropolis told AFP they had been kicked out of lodgings and then turned away from hotels over suspicions aroused by the Nigerian cases. […]
Aside coronavirus: 10 Nigerian news you might have missed
ICPC probes N1.68 billion assets linked to Lagos Commissioner Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is probing assets worth about N1. 68 billion allegedly linked to a Commissioner in Lagos State, Sunday Vanguard learnt last week. The probe was reportedly launched after the ICPC received a petition detailing assets allegedly linked to the Commissioner, a woman, […]
COVID-19: Minister asks NPHCDA to construct more PHCs in FCT
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has called on the management of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), to construct more healthcare facilities for the FCT.
Churches deserted as Christians mark low key Easter in Oyo
Churches were deserted in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday as Christian faithful celebrated the Easter in their homes in compliance with the state government’s directives to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. The News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports that the state government had placed a restriction on gatherings as well as imposed […]
The Orbit: The poverty dole
By Obi Nwakanma Many things that frequently happen in Nigeria, particularly under this administration, if they were to happen in other lands, often lead to the fall of governments. People rise up fearlessly and confront their elected leadership. But Nigerians have become too fatal and docile. Years of serial incompetence has alienated and traumatized the […]
Boris Johnson’s half-brother slams coronavirus care at 10 Downing St
The half-brother of Boris Johnson isn’t happy with the medical care — or rather the lack of it — that the British prime minister received at No. 10 Downing Street during the early days of his battle against the coronavirus. “From what I gather — and I wasn’t there — no one asked a doctor […]
The poverty dole
By Obi Nwakanma Many things that frequently happen in Nigeria, particularly under this administration, if they were to happen in other lands, often lead to the fall of governments. People rise up fearlessly and confront their elected leadership. But Nigerians have become too fatal and docile. Years of serial incompetence has alienated and traumatized the […]
COVID-19: Another 23 Nigerian returnees from Togo arrive Seme border
Another batch of 23 Nigerian returnees from Togo Republic arrived Seme Border Post in Lagos State in the early hours of Sunday, the News Agency of Nigeria reports (NAN) reports.
Our soldiers occupied black spots while Chad President led troops against B/Haram – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume is Chairman, Senate Committee on Army and represents Borno South, the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency. In this interview, Ndume speaks on the recent claim by Chadian President Derby that he led his country’s troops against insurgents on the Nigerian soil while Nigerian soldiers were missing in action (MIA).
