Down with ‘feeding bottle’ mentality
THE responses of state governors to the Coronavirus pandemic seem to have fallen into two broad categories: those ready to take charge and those waiting, as usual, to be spoon-fed by the Federal Government before they do the needful in their states. It was in this pandemic that those who had doubted the leadership capacities […]
Coronavirus: Anambra’s index case discharged
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka – THE only coronavirus pandemic case recorded in Anambra State has been discharged after his second confirmation test showed negative. The state governor, Chief Willie Obiano announced the cheering news during a broadcast to the people of the state yesterday. Obiano said: “In my last address to you on Saturday, April […]
Kyari: Prince Charles, President Kagame, Namadi Sambo, others write Buhari
The heir to British throne, Prince Charles has described the death of Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to the President as “a desperately sad news,” for which he sent his “deepest possible sympathy” to President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and people of Nigeria.
Covid-19: Two health workers tested positive in Kano, says State Coordinator
Coordinator, Kano State Task Force Committee on Covid-19, Dr Tijjani Hussaini has on Wednesday said two health workers have tested positive to covid-19 in the state.
Ebonyi State: Stop harassment of journalists now, Guild of Editors tells Umahi
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has noted with deep concern the persistent harassment of journalists in Ebonyi State on the orders of the state power brokers including the Governor of the State, Mr Dave Umahi. The latest is the arrest of a reporter with Vanguard newspapers, Mr Peter Okutu, on Tuesday, April 21, at […]
Borno records second coronavirus death
The Borno State government on Wednesday announced a second death from COVID-19 in the state. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, disclosed this while giving an update on the coronavirus situation in the state. He said: “The deceased is from Biu town and already his contacts have been traced. “One of his contacts is a […]
