Coronavirus in the North: No sign of palliative anywhere, Ndume insists
By Bilesanmi Olalekan Senator Ali Ndume is Chairman, Senate Committee on Army and represents Borno South, the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency. In this interview, Ndume speaks on the recent claim by Chadian President Derby that he led his country’s troops against insurgents on the Nigerian soil while Nigerian soldiers were missing in action […]
South Africa to begin phased easing of lockdown on May 1
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday the government will allow a partial reopening of the economy on May 1, with travel restrictions eased and some industries allowed to operate under a five-level risk system. Ramaphosa struck a cautious tone in his second national address of the week while emphasizing that the worst of […]
Don’t stigmatise health facilities exposed to COVID-19 cases — Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government has urged the public to desist from stigmatising health facilities that might have been exposed to COVID19 cases in the state. Dr. Abiola Idowu, Executive Secretary, State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), made the plea in a statement on Thursday night. Idowu was reacting to a list of some […]
World Malaria Day: Stop self medication, NMA admonishes Nigerians
Says malaria share similar symptoms with COVID-19 By Chioma Obinna As the world marks this year”s World Malaria Day today, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has urged Nigerians to avoid self-medication at this time the country is battling community transmission of COVID-19 as malaria share similar symptoms with the disease. The medical doctors also urged […]
COVID-19: CISLAC, TI, call for reform in oil and gas sector
Supports handover of refinery mgt to independent body By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International Nigeria, TI, Friday, called for urgent reform in the oil and gas sector over alleged corrupt practices. This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa, where […]
Edo govt shuts down orphanage over poor facilities, neglect
The Edo State Government has shut down Omosefe Orphanage Home in Benin City, over poor facilities and lack of professional care-givers to attend to children in the facility. Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. (Mrs.) Maria Edeko Esq. gave the order to close the facility during an unscheduled inspection of the orphanage in […]
