Governor Udom Emmanuel Unveils Lockdown Relaxation Plan
…As Gov. Emmanuel Insists on 14 Days Isolation by Interstate Travellers The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has unveiled plans for gradual reopening up of movement within the state. He stated this on Thursday during a chat with…
Northern Elders Forum Makes Shocking Statements on COVID-19 Pandemic in Kano
Northern Elders Forum has said it shares the nation’s concern over the daily rise in verified cases of infections from COVID-19 all over the country, but in parts of Kano State in particular, expressing worries that the virus is spreading…
Okowa’s Spokesman Olisa Ifeajika, Explains Why Delta Partially Relaxed #COVID19 Lockdown
Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained that Tuesday’s announcement of relaxation of the lockdown in the state was predicated on the governor’s compassion for citizens, saying it was to rekindle micro…
Covid-19: IMF Approves US$650m for Dominican Republic
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the Dominican Republic’s request for emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) equivalent to SDR 477.4 million (about US$650 million, or 100 percent of quota) to meet the…
Uncertainties over Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Indications have emerged that air of uncertainties surrounding hosting of games ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics rescheduled for next year. The developments became evident after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the games disagreed…
Ugwuanyi Directs State Boundaries Manned By Council Chairmen, Councilors, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Youths, Others
Following reports that persons on non-essential duties have continued to traverse the boundaries of Enugu State “with the tacit support of some unscrupulous persons” despite the state government’s COVID-19 Containment Order (Executive Order No. 1 of 2020) in force, Governor…
Why FG’s Explanations On Delayed Evacuation of Trapped Nigerians Overseas Not Acceptable – CLO
…Says Action Further Explains Government’s Insensitivity to Citizens’ Welfare The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) is in custody of explanations offered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, on why the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has not effected…
Gov Okowa’s Soft Pedal On Stay At Home Order Meets Public Expectations – EAC Oghenesivbe
…But Violators Of Compulsory Use Of Facemasks Will Be Treated As Recalcitrants, Apprehended And Sanctioned. The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the revocation of the executive stay at…
JUST IN: 196 New Cases of #COVID19 Reported in Nigeria
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 196 new cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Details of the cases are: 87-Lagos 24-Kano 18-Gombe 17-Kaduna 16-FCT 10-Katsina 8-Sokoto 7-Edo 6-Borno 1-Yobe 1-Ebonyi 1-Adamawa The NCDC reported that as at…
NYSC Donates Items to Task Force As Gombe Set to Produce, Distribute 1m Face Masks
Gombe State government is to produce over one million units of face masks for distribution to people across the state, especially the less privileged as part of measures to curtail the spread of covid-19. This was disclosed by the Chairman…
Facts Emerge Mubarak Bala Insulted TB Joshua Hours Before Arrest for Blasphemy
Mubarak Bala, the well-known atheist arrested in Kaduna State for insulting Prophet Muhammed by describing him as a terrorist, equally has a history of mocking prominent Nigerian clergyman TB Joshua. Many Nigerians woke on Wednesday morning to find #FreeMubarakBala trending…
