Welcome on board ship of change, Gambari, do these for Mr. President
By Ochonu Ochonu New Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has hit the ground running right from when he reported at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa days ago. He said from his very first interview with newsmen that his office would be solely for the service of his principal and to […]
US prevents UN Security Council vote on COVID-19 pandemic ―Diplomats
The United States on Friday prevented a vote in the UN Security Council on a resolution on the coronavirus pandemic, apparently because it made implicit mention of the World Health Organization, diplomats said. The text, under negotiation since March, called for a worldwide cessation of hostilities in conflict zones so governments can address the pandemic. […]
Venezuela charges two Americans with ‘terrorism, conspiracy’
Venezuela has charged two former American soldiers with “terrorism” and “conspiracy” for allegedly taking part in a failed invasion bid to topple President Nicolas Maduro, the attorney general said on Friday. Luke Alexander Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, were among 17 people captured by the Venezuelan military who said they thwarted an attempted invasion […]
COVID 19: Ogun extends total lockdown by one week
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday announced the extension of the total lockdown imposed on the state as part of measures to flatten the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Covid-19: States running out of bed spaces as FG strengthens enforcement of restrictions
ABUJA: The Federal Government has lamented the Covid-19 situation in states, saying the latest reports suggest that their isolation and treatment centres are now running out of bed space.
Kalu: Let’s give EFCC a chance ― PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu Following Friday’s Supreme Court’s nullification of the earlier conviction of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu by the appellate court, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Nigerians to give the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, a benefit of the doubt. The lawmaker who was found guilty of financial impropriety while serving […]
