No Coronavirus case in Edo, says govt
The Edo State Government has allayed the fear of residents over a suspected case of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state, noting that there is no confirmed case of COVID-19 in any part of the state. In a statement, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia said the only suspected case that was presented to […]
DPR to begin clampdown on illegal gas plants in Kwara soon – Official
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara, on Friday, says it will soon clamp down on illegal gas outlets operating in various parts of the state. The DPR Head of Operations in Kwara, Mr. Oyedele Ibitayo, disclosed this in Ilorin during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN also reports that […]
Obaseki harps on locally-made products
Commissions JARA, first indigenous discount store in South-South The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has called on Nigerians to patronise locally-made products to grow the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The governor gave the charge at the commissioning of JARA, the first indigenous discount store in South-South, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. […]
FCE Yola produces 8 first class graduates
The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola says it has produced eight first-class graduates in different fields of study. Prof. Abdul-Mumin Sa’ad, Provost of the College, made this known during the 6th Matriculation exercise for degree students of the institution on Friday in Yola. Sa’ad said the college recorded tremendous infrastructural development with the support […]
My tenure ‘ll be defined by God not man — Oshiomhole
THE embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday said that his tenure will be defined by God and not man.
Coronavirus: US testing Iwu’s drug — Onu
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonanya Onu, has said the United States of America is conducting tests on a ‘chemical compound’ isolated by Prof. Maurice Iwu, ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, as a possible cure for coronavirus.
Police arrest 3 suspected armed robbers in Lagos
A team of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State police command says it has arrested three suspected armed robbers terrorising commuters at Iyana-Ipaja area of the state. The arrest was announced by the command through its twitter handle, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The police said luck ran […]
iPhone 12 release could be delayed, supply chain expert says
Apple’s highly anticipated 5G iPhone could see a delayed release as a result of the coronavirus, according to BofA, which cited a conversation with an expert on the company’s supply chain. The expert, Elliot Lan, wrote that the “the iPhone 5G launch in the autumn (South African spring) could see a month of delay,” and […]
Tribute to Ihedioha, Agabi, Justice Nweze and the rest of us
The Journey to Ihedioha’s victorious declaration as to the Governor of Imo State on the 11th of March 2019, began immediately after his loss in the 2015 polls. The 2015 election was very instructive to him as he became exposed to the intricacies of Imo politics.
German airline Lufthansa to cut flights up to 50 per cent
German airline Lufthansa, on Friday says it will cut flights up to 50 per cent in the coming weeks over the coronavirus. Lufthansa said in a statement that the measure was to reduce the financial consequences of the slump in demand. The German national carrier had previously said it would be cutting its capacity by […]
Ejigbo-Lagos residents ask for additional security after demolition of criminal hideout
Some residents of Agbole/Moshalasi Street at Ejigbo in Lagos State say they still live in fear, in spite of the demolition of the notorious criminal hideout in the area, called Agbole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ejigbo Local Government Development Council Area (LGDCA) and operatives from Ejigbo Police Station, led by CSP […]
