Ekiti COVID-19 Ambassador: FRSC boss commends retired officer
Arising from the rare and unusual act of bravery, patriotism and high degree of disciplined parental guidance and control exhibited by Mr Femi Adeoye, a […]
Month: April 2020
Kano records higher figure as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise by 204
The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen by 204, bringing the total to 1,932, the Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed. The […]
Osinbajo’s committee, PEAC discuss economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic
The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on has met with members of Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) to discuss the […]
TOP ISSUE: Femi Adesina writes on Buhari’s leaked address -FULL TEXT
Enemy Of The State, By Femi Adesina You have possibly watched the 1998 action-thriller film with the above title, starring Will Smith. It was the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria working on local production of PPE, says minister
The Federal Goverment is working on local production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to support frontline workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Buhari approves N6.25bn for COVID-19 support, extends tenure of NDDC management committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the interim management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which is led by Prof. Keme […]
NCDC denies knowledge of Bill to Control Infectious Diseases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is not aware of the Control of Infectious Disease Bill, but seeks to work with the […]
COVID-19: Fayemi offers appointment to man who rejected recalcitrant son
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has offered an appointment to Mr Femi Adeoye, the Ekiti man who rejected his recalcitrant son after he beat lockdown […]
Federal offices to open partially Monday, Wednesday, Friday for now
The Federal Government on Thursday directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above as well as those on essential services to resume work with effect […]
Senate denies approving fresh N850bn loan for Buhari
The Senate has denied reports that it approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a fresh loan of N850 billion. This is contained in a statement […]
Buhari extends tenure of NDDC Interim Management Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the Professor Keme Pondei-led Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from May 1 […]
113 health workers contract COVID-19 – Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has announced that so far, 113 health workers have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. Making the announcement during the […]
COVID-19: 3,000 vulnerable women groups to get food palliatives from NGWF
By Tina George, Minna Up to 3,000 vulnerable women groups have been earmarked to receive food palliatives from the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum, NGWF. In […]
Collapsed 8-storey building traps 25 persons in Imo
An 8-storey building that collapsed in Imo on Thursday, has left several persons trapped. The building, which is located along Yar’Adua Drive in Owerri, ChannelsTV […]
Northern Elders to Kano Govt: Be open over causes of deaths
The Northern Elders Forum has urged the Kano State Government to exhibit what it called a higher level of openness over the causes of recent […]
COVID-19 and Virtual May Day, By Comrade Issa Aremu
Today I join all workers of the world on the occasion of 2020 May Day. As the Vice President representing our beautiful continent, Africa, on the Executive […]
Lorries loaded with goats, rams, passengers turned back at Kaduna – Kano border – See photo
Two vehicles from the Kaduna-Kano border and attempting to convey passengers into Kaduna State have been turned back. This follows the interception of several lorries […]
El Rufai warns traders over neighbourhood markets
Governor Nasir El Rufai has warned that government will not allow any trader to sabotage the efforts to keep safe from the growing danger of […]
Explore social media innovation to market your produce – ARMTI boss tells farmers
The Executive Director, Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Dr Olufemi Oladunni, has tasked agricultural practitioners to explore the innovation that social media provided for […]
Fires razes shops, rooms in Ilorin
Property worth millions of naira were, on Thursday, destroyed by an early morning inferno, which occurred at Ita-Ama in llorin West local government area of […]
Buhari mourns Goni, condoles with COVID-19 Coordinator over father’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Dr Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, over the death of his father, Alhaji […]
COVID-19: A’Ibom records second death, 3 new positive cases
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says the state has lost one life and recorded three new positive cases of coronavirus within the week. Emmanuel […]
China says has no interest meddling in U.S. election
China has no interest in interfering in the U.S. presidential election, it said on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Beijing would […]
Lockdown: Expert suggests regular exercise to prevent diseases
The National President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Dr Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad, has advised Nigerians to adopt regular physical exercises during the lockdown period to prevent […]
Ramadan/COVID-19: NGO distributes palliatives to vulnerable persons in Zaria
Sarainiya Girl Child Care Foundation, an NGO, on Thursday distributed food items to vulnerable people in Zaria, Kaduna State, to cushion the effects of the […]