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Monthly Archives: May, 2020

Gov. Masari relaxes lockdown for Friday prayers, Church services

 Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved for the relaxing of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in...

NITDA clarifies licensing law firms as DPCOs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says licensing some law firms as Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO) is to protect constitutional rights. This clarification...

Pension for ex-governors, speakers and `rebellion’ of Hope Uzodimma

When Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo, abolished the payment of life pension to former governors and speakers, he reasoned along the same line with...

NYSC: 5 corps members get state awards in Niger

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger on Friday presented state awards to five outgoing corps members for outstanding performances during their service...

Man, girlfriend bag jail terms for stealing 64 chickens

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64...

How many persons living with disabilities affected by Covid-19, group asks NCDC

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) a non-governmental organisation, has pleaded with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to disclose the number...

Analysts say MPR reduction will increase money, credit in circulation

Some financial analysts on Friday said the unexpected reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 13.5 to 12.5 per cent, as announced by...

Gombe govt. constructs 12-bed Intensive Care Unit

 The Gombe State Government has constructed and equipped a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at its Specialist Hospital, Dr Ahmed Gana, the state’s Commissioner...

Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 241 in Borno

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have neutralised several terrorists in clearance operations across the theatres of operation in Borno, the...

COVID-19: Tobacco giant to take legal action against sales ban by South Africa

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) on Friday announce that it would begin urgent legal proceedings to challenge the government’s continued ban on tobacco...

NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total now 8,915

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the total active cases for...

Our role in recovery of $55 billion from oil firms for Buhari’s Govt – Trobell

An oil and gas consultancy firm, Trobell International Limited has given an account of how it helped the federal government recover over $55 billion...

Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), will on Friday, May 29 speak with Funmi Iyanda on Public Eye on Instagram. The theme for...

Renewed calls for my probe over a business transaction malicious – Ogah

The Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Dr. Uche Ogah has said that the renewed calls for his probe over a business transaction...

Buhari’s anti-corruption: Mixed bag of performance, underperformance – CDD Report

Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five-year assessment report detailing the achievements and gaps in the...

Mr. President: What Would the Buhari Legacy Be? By Jibrin Ibrahim

Today is the anniversary of President Buhari’s fifth year in power and has three more years to go before retiring to Daura to take...

El-Rufai, others laud Amaechi’s selfless service at 55

Governors of Kaduna and Plateau States, Nasir El-Rufai and Simon Lalong, have lauded the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for his selfless service...

COVID-19: We’re yet to receive promised ventilators from U.S. – Minister

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, says the Federal Government is yet to receive the promised ventilators from the United...

OFFICIAL: FG approves police reorganisation

The Federal Government has approved the reorganization of the Nigeria Police with the creation of an additional department, five Zonal Commands and granting...

COVID19: PTF to conclude assessment in 70 hours

Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, says the team will conclude its assessment on the impact of measures put...

Sokoto, other attacks: Buhari directs fierce military operations

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed fierce military operations to end incessant criminal attacks in Sokoto State and other parts of the country. Buhari also...

COVID-19: NCAA issues new protocols for Nigerian airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocols for Nigerian airlines operating international flights. The measures were geared toward...

ICPC investigating cases of COVID-19 fraud — official

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is investigating alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19...

Five years of PMB: We’re glad he came our way, By Femi Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.They would add: “You can...

Abacha Loot III: Ministry of Justice opens technical bid to monitor implementation

The Federal Ministry of Justice on Thursday opened technical bids for Consultancy Service to monitor the implementation of Abacha loot III. The News Agency of...
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