News
-
Covid -19: Feed Nigerians or they will return to the Streets – Arewa Youths tell Buhari
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF has charged the government to provide food and sanitary items such as hand sanitizers and face masks to its citizens if they want the stay-at- home order to be adhered to. The AYCF President-General said: “What are the proactive measures? If the government can’t give incentives to Nigerians, at least they should be able to produce some of those sanitary things like sanitizers, masks and so on and share from house-to-house. “They should also share this their local rice which they have been using as propaganda, give each house one bag to show concern.…
Read More » -
Osinbajo Tests negative to Coronavirus
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative to coronavirus, 24 hours after he went into self-isolation following fears he could have physically interacted with some persons who tested positive. The news was shared in a tweet by the Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu. “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tested negative,” he tweeted on Wednesday morning.
Read More » -
We must never lose track of the Boko Haram War even as we battle Coronavirus – Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says even as Nigeria focuses on the battle against Coronavirus, the Nation shouldn’t lose track of the pending war with the Boko Haram insurgence. He disclosed this in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday Night. He said, “The ambush and killing of scores of our gallant soldiers by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State is a reminder that even as we are focused on the battle against coronavirus, we must never lose track of the Boko Haram war.” This comes as a result of the conflicting reports regarding the latest…
Read More » -
Adamawa Bishop sentenced to 5 years in prison for diverting N69million meant for Pilgrims welfare
Former Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Bishop Jingi Mayo has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for diverting N69m meant for the board. Jingi who was the executive secretary of the board between 2016 and 2017, was handed the prison sentence after being arraigned before an Adamawa State High Court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The money the cleric diverted, was meant for the operations committees of the 2016 Christian Pilgrims operation to Israel. Jingi was handed the prison sentence without an option of fine by Justice Nathan Musaon Monday March 23, after being found…
Read More » -
Presidential Villa shuts down as 3 Staffs Test positive to Coronavirus.
Three staff of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari have reportedly tested positive to coronavirus with their identities unknown. This has led to the shut down of the presidential villa. There are fears that the Chief of staff didn’t isolate himself after he returned form his trip abroad as he attended several meetings and met many individuals, he also led a delegation to Kogi state after the death of Governor Yahaya Bello’s mother.
Read More » -
Breaking: Bauchi Governor Tests positive to Coronavirus
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has reportedly tested positive to the Coronavirus. Recall that yesterday, he decided to go into self Isolation having met with Atiku’s Son who earlier tested positive to the virus.
Read More » -
Atiku, Dino Melaye react as Abba Kyari Tests Positive to Covid-19
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Senator Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the Kogi West Senatorial election on Tuesday reacted to reports that Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari Mr. Abba Kyari has reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus. However, the president tested negative. Reacting to the development Atiku and Dino on Twitter prayed for Kyari’s safe recovery. Atiku wrote, “My thoughts and prayers are with Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Allah ya kare mu gabaki daya, kuma ya bashi lafiya. “ Also Dino wrote, “My empathy and prayer goes to Alh. Abba Kyari…
Read More » -
Chief of staff, Abba Kyari Tests positive to Coronavirus
President Mohammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari has tested positive to coronavirus. The test became necessary after he returned from a trip abroad. However, president Mohammadu Buhari tested negative to the virus following a test conducted on Tuesday. Kyari, who was sighted after Jum’aat prayers on Friday, was not seen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today.
Read More » -
Cross River Female Senator, Rose Oko is dead
Cross River female Senator, representing Northern Senatorial District of the state, Dr. Mrs Rose Okoji Oko died last night at a UK medical facility. She was aged 63. A close relative, Mr Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji speaking about her demise said, “Heart broken to hear of the passing of my dear Cousin Senator Dr Rose Okoji Oko after a long fought battle with physical affliction.” Rose Okoji Oko, born on September 27, 1956, is a Nigerian politician and senator. She was a Member of the Federal House of Representatives from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency in…
Read More » -
Covid-19: Nigeria Records 4 New Cases as toll rises to 40
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed four new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria, bringing the total to 40. The news was confirmed on their official twitter handle ”Four new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. 3 are in Lagos State and 1 in FCT Two of these cases are returning travellers As at 11:00pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death recorded“
Read More » -
We may be forced to use military and police for coronavirus contact tracing – Lai Mohammed
Minister of information, Lai Mohammed has told Nigerians to prepare for tougher measures which will be instituted by the Federal Government to curb the spread of coronavirus. According to Lai Mohammed, the federal government might be forced to use the military and police for contact tracing. He stated that if proper contact tracing is not made, the number of coronavirus cases in the country will multiply every five days. Lai Mohammed maintained that containment is very cheaper than cure and the federal government won’t hesitate to use whatever measure to ensure that Nigerians are not endangered. He said; “We should be ready for…
Read More » -
National Mosque Abuja suspends daily, Friday prayers indefinitely
Authorities of the National Mosque, Abuja have announced the suspension of the five daily and Juma’at prayers as part of measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a statement on Monday, the management of the mosque said with effect from March 23rd, not only prayers, the open space markets and restaurants attached to the mosque are also to be closed. “In view of the current health issue, COVIC-19 crisis, the National Mosque management has decided to suspend the five day congregational and Jumu’ah prayers, gatherings and other activities in the mosques and its environs. Open…
Read More »