COVID-19: Reps propose 2-month payment waiver stimulus bill on power supply
To cushion the harsh effects of lockdown on Nigerians due to coronavirus, the House of Representatives will upon resumption on April 14, 2020, consider a fresh Stimulus Bill that will ensure a two-month payment waiver on electricity bills.
COVID-19: ‘Nigeria’s not China’s Testing Ground’ — NUJ tells Buhari
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ,has expressed scepticism over a proposed Chinese Medical Mission to Nigeria,urging President Buhari to stop it. This was contained in a statement on Saturday,co-signed by Chris Isiguzo, the National President and Shuaibu Usman Leman,the National Secretary. According to the statement ,” Nigerian Union of Journalists National Secretariat is […]
Lockdown: Enforcement team impounds 51 cars, 46 motorcycles in FCT
The Joint Operation Task -Team for the Enforcement of Federal Government’s lockdown order said it had impounded 51 cars, nine tricycles and 46 motorcycles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said the cars, […]
COVID-19 lockdown: Commercial sex workers lament impact
By Evelyn Usman Everyone is affected by the compulsory stay-at-home directive. When this reporter drove round some parts of Lagos, most brothels and hotels had lost its original bustle. Commercial prostitutes in brothels around Okota, Ire-Akari, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Bolade and Ajah areas of Lagos, were seen lamenting the impact of the lockdown on their trade. […]
Lockdown : Stay-at-home order not punitive – Delta Govt
The Delta State Government has said that the stay-at-home directive was not intended to punish citizens of the state.
Pink reveals coronavirus diagnosis, donates $1M to relief funds
Pink, 40, revealed Friday night that she had caught and recovered from a case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. “Two weeks ago my three-year-old son, Jameson, and I [were] showing symptoms of COVID-19,” the note from Pink’s Twitter begins. “Fortunately, our primary care physician had access to tests and I tested positive. My family was […]
It is ‘absolute and utter rubbish’ to say ‘5G’ spreads coronavirus ―UK’s NHS director
The UK’s national medical director for NHS England, Stephen Powis, has condemned vandals in the country who attacked new 5G mobile phone network masts, after discredited claims it helped spread the coronavirus. Powis called the 5G and coronavirus theory “absolute and utter rubbish” and said he was “absolutely outraged (and) disgusted” that vital infrastructure in […]
Northern Governors Felicitate with APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole at 68
By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos Governors in the Northern States under the aegis of Northern Governors’ Forum have congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Adams Oshiomhole on his 68th birthday. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong in a congratulatory message signed by his Director of Press […]
Interim Bayern boss, Flick secures permanent appointment
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick has agreed to a new contract with the Bundesliga champions until June 2023. The 55-year-old had joined the club at the start of the season as Niko Kovac’s assistant coach but was promoted as interim boss when the Croatian was sacked on November 3. ALSO READ: UEFA lifts Saturday afternoon […]
Child aged five among new UK coronavirus fatalities
Britain on Saturday reported a record 708 daily deaths from COVID-19, including a five-year-old child, who is thought to be the country’s youngest victim. The health ministry said 4,313 people who tested positive for the virus in hospital had died as of 1600 GMT Friday while there were 41,903 confirmed cases as of 0800 GMT […]
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Delta LG shuts down two churches
…EGCDF donates foodstuffs to indigenes By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha UGHELLI South Local Government Council Committee on Evaluation, Monitoring and Enforcement on COVID-19, Delta State, has shut down two churches for failing to comply with the lockdown order of the State Government. The council Chairman, Dr. Richard Kofi in a statement, said as part […]
