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Obaseki officially resigns from APC
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has officially resigned from the leading all progressives Congress (APC) Obaseki made this known after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock on Tuesday. His resignation is coming after his disqualification from participating in the upcoming gubernatorial primaries in the State. Reports have it that he was disqualified due to a defective certificate.
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Reopening of schools: Consider public schools – Shehu Sani warns
Former Kaduna state lawmaker, Shehu Sani has warned against reopening of schools as there is an increase in coronavirus cases in the country. Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade had sometime last week ordered the gradual reopening of schools across the state from June 16, 2020. The Federal government on Monday advised states rushing to reopen schools to apply caution as the current situation in the country does not in any way support such initiative. Reacting to this, Shehu Sani in a tweet via his twitter handle wrote;“States in a rush to reopen schools should seriously consider the lives of the multitude…
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FG permits Schools to write Third Term Examination
Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba has announced that private schools that run international curriculum are free to conduct their third term examinations online. He said this while speaking during the daily briefing of the Presidential taskforce on COVID-19 on Monday. According to the minister, this had become necessary, as there were private schools licenced to run foreign curriculum, especially for children of expatriates and diplomats. “Private Schools that run International Curriculum are free to conduct their third term examinations online. There are private schools licensed to run foreign curriculum essentially for children of expatriates and diplomats. “If such…
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Clash in Aso Villa: Presidency defends Buhari’s aide
The Presidency has defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s Private Secretary and nephew, Yusuf Sabiu (aka Tunde), against Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari in the recent clash that occurred at the Presidential Villa. Speaking on channels Television on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said Tunde had to leave Abuja for Lagos to see his wife who was delivered of a baby. This was what led to the clash at the villa involving Aisha Buhari, members of her immediate family, her Aide-de-camp, Usman Shugaba and Sabiu Yusuf after he refused to adhere to the…
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We have failed to protect you – Governor Masari of Katsina tells residents
Governor Masari of Katsina state has expressed disappointment in the government for not protecting the people of Katsina despite their promises. In a statement he made, he said the bandits behave worst than animals as they kill people indiscriminately and for no reason “I don’t know what to tell them. I cannot look at them in the face because we have failed to protect them, contrary to our pledge to ensure the security of lives and property throughout the state. “I never expected the behaviour and the attitude of people living in the forests, the bandits, whose behaviour is worse…
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Naira Marleys Concert: We thought he was Minister of works, Fashola – Airline apologises
The airline that conveyed Naira Marley to Abuja for his concert at Jabi Lake Mall has written an apology to the federal government following reports that the Minister of Aviation had suspended the airline. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Mr. Sam Iwuajoku, in a letter sent to Minister of aviation, said that the airline airlifted Naira Marley due to a case of mistaken identity. He said there was no indication from the names in the manifest that Naira Marley was part of the flight, as they thought it was Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Fashola. The Chairman added…
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Wike sacks MD of Microfinance agency, orders arrest of officials
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has ordered the dismissal of the Managing director of Rivers State Microfinance agency, Dr Ipalibo Sogules and the arrest of three other top officials over allegations of fraud. The officials include; Head of SMEs, Mr Nimi Harry; the Head of Finance and Accounts, Mr Ukele Okorji; and the Internal Auditor, Mr Sofiri Koko. This was according to a statement by the states commissioner for information and communication, Paulinus Nsirim. The governor also directed that the heads of other departments of the agency be arrested for further investigations.
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FG suspends Flight Company that conveyed Naira Marley to Abuja
The minister for aviation Hadi Sirika, has announced that the flight which conveyed Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has been suspended indefinitely. He stated this at the daily briefing on the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Monday, adding that the company has been suspended indefinitely and the flight crew will be punished for providing misleading information. This follows the shutdown of Jabi Lake mall where the said concert was held.
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FAAN shares Covid-19 flight resumption protocol
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has shared some Covid-19 flight resumption protocol following preparedness to lift ban on domestic flights. In a tweet the authority shared via its twitter handle, passengers are advised to be at the airport 3 hours before their flight time. The tweet: ”#COVID__19 Flight Resumption Protocol for Passengers: You are advised to arrive at the Airport 3 hours before your flight due to the new COVID-19 safety checks.” The Presidential Task Force on COVID19 has clarified that the date for resumption of flights is not June 21 as has been speculated. The PTF said they…
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Ghana’s health Minister tests positive for Coronavirus as President announces Schools resumption.
Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed that the Country’s health minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has tested positive for coronavirus. The president stated this at a press conference as he urged the nation to pray for the minister. He further announced the resumption of schools for the final year secondary students and universities. He said, “Let us wish our hardworking minister for health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, a speedy recovery from the virus, which he contracted in the line of duty.” “Finalist of tertiary institutions will resume on Monday, June 15, followed by those in Senior High School, with the second-year students…
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Lagos Senator, Osinowo is dead
Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Bayo Osinowo is dead. Reports have it that he died on Monday morning. A close family source who shared the sad news said “The Senator has been suffering high blood pressure for years. It’s really not a secret those close to him know this”. Commenting on speculations that Osinowo died of coronavirus complications, the source said it might not be true. “I don’t think so because Senator Osinowo has been very careful since the COVID-19 outbreak. He avoided meeting people”, he said.
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Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu paid a condolence visit to the Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Ituah ighodalo, over the death of his wife, Ibidunni Ighodalo. Sharing photos of his visit on twitter he wrote; “I was shocked when I received the news that my friend, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo had lost his wife and partner, Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo. Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo was an inspiration to many. I pray for strength for Pastor Ituah, their children, loved ones and the many she has touched.”
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