Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
COVID-19: Governors constitute sub-committee, pledge functional isolation centres
The Nigeria Governors‘ Forum (NGF) has set up a seven-member sub-committee to review the trend of the Coronavirus and global failing in petroleum price, as well advice State governments on required measures to address the challenges on the economy. The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, disclosed this while reading […]
Massive Bangladesh coronavirus prayer gathering sparks outcry
A massive coronavirus prayer session with tens of thousands of devotees sparked an outcry in Bangladesh Wednesday as the South Asian nation reported its first death from the global pandemic. Local police chief Tota Miah said some 10,000 Muslims gathered in an open field in Raipur town in southern Bangladesh to pray “healing verses” from […]
Bulgaria coronavirus update: 1 death, 2 new cases, 94 infected persons
The third victim of the coronavirus in our country. An 80-year-old patient, who was placed in Pirogov with coronavirus and stroke, died. Major General Ventsislav Mutafchiiski announced the death at a briefing at the National Operations Headquarters. It has become clear that there are two new positives for COVID-19 in the country. Thus, the total number […]
Coronavirus: RCCG amends its worship schedule
By Sam Eyoboka FOLLOWING the recent directives by the Lagos and Ogun state governments placing a ban on all religious meetings and gatherings of more than 50 worshippers in Lagos, as part of the precautionary steps towards managing the further spread of the Coronavirus disease, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG has issued […]
UN correspondent tests positive for COVID-19
An accredited journalist covering the United Nations headquarters in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Tal Mekel, Head of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit of the organisation, confirmed this in an email to UN correspondents on Wednesday night. “As you may have heard, an accredited journalist has tested positive for […]
