By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Thursday,  stressed need for adoption of mechnaisation as best option to upscale food production during and after the crippling Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. This was stated by the National President, AFAN, Architect Kabir Ibrahim, while harping on low penetration of mechanization in the nation’s […]

Farmers in Oyo state have bemoaned the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on this year’s farming season, warning that urgent measures need to be taken to avert possible scarcity of food. Mr David Ogundele, the Secretary, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo State branch, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will impound vehicles of the violators of the 7.00p.m to 7.00a.m curfew in Ondo State against the spread of novel Coronavirus. Mr Olusegun Aladenika, the FRSC Unit Commander in Ore, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Ore that the violators would also be […]

Indonesia on Thursday reported 357 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths, taking the total number of infections and fatalities to 7,775 and 647, respectively, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. READ ALSO: Indonesia bans mass travel for Eid holiday to curb COVID-19 The number of patients who have recovered from the novel coronavirus was 960, […]

Save the Children International (SCI), an NGO, has called on the Federal and State Governments to take necessary measures to halt community transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr. Isah Ibrahim, its Nutrition Advocacy Advisor, Kaduna State Field Office, made the appeal in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. According to him, community transmission of COVID-19 can […]

Seeks partnership from govts, others to fund research grant for malaria vaccines By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Billionaire businessman and Founder of Ned Nwoko Foundation, Prince Ned Nwoko, has said malaria would be a thing of the past if half of the resources being channelled to fighting coronavirus in Africa could also be injected into […]

  Home delivery of groceries and food is providing a needed lifeline to many residents in Nigeria’s main commercial city, Lagos, who are staying and working at home because of a coronavirus lockdown. Women who provide food delivery services to homes across the city have seen a boom in business, and for many Lagosians, these […]

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is recovering well from grave COVID-19 complications and will be back at work soon, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said on Thursday. READ ALSO: Boris Johnson reluctant to end lockdown over fears of second wave of coronavirus “He is also right now, as he is fully recovering, doing what we are […]

“We are not living in the final phase of the pandemic, but still at the beginning,” she told the Bundestag lower house of parliament. “We have won time,” Merkel said, adding that this had been used well to bolster Germany’s healthcare system. vanguard

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday charged both federal and state governments to learn from the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic ravaging the entire world and invest in the nation education, saying this would give the country quality medical scientists who can respond intelligently to any health challenges that […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Chief Mrs. Victoria Folashade Thomas-Fahm is a force to reckon within the fashion industry. Aside from being the first indigenous fashion designer and the first to own a boutique, Shade’s Boutique, in Nigeria, she is also a very strong advocate for the empowerment of the girl child. The renowned industrialist in a […]

The Federal Government has donated 42 trucks of food items to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for onward distribution to the poor and vulnerable people within the city and satellite towns. Ms. Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Social Development and Disaster Management, presented the donation to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on […]

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa making a State broadcast on Delta’s preparations against the COVID-19 pandemic By Festus Ahon – Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has appointed Mrs. Joy Enwa as the new Accountant General of the State. She is taking over from Mr. Cyril Agbele. READ ALSO: Court convicts Delta Pastor, 6 others praying for […]

The Bauchi State Government says it will cut down its 2020 budget to meet the economic reality of the state due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Mr. Aminu Gamawa, the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning disclosed this in a news conference on Wednesday in Bauchi. Gamawa said that the state budget would […]

  The Cross River Government has solicited assistance from philanthropists and corporate organisations towards curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. Tina Agbor, Chairperson, Cross River Fund Raising Committee for COVID-19, made the appeal during a news conference on Wednesday in Calabar. She said the fall in the price of crude oil […]