The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Katsina State has threatened to sanction any filling station found selling the product above the government regulated price of N125. The acting Controller of Operations in the state, Malam Aminu Sanusi stated this on Monday while briefing reporters shortly after a tour to four filling stations in the … Read more
The Oyo State government, on Monday, described as false and complete misrepresentation, a statement credited to a committee of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) indicating that the State was not ready to tackle the coronavirus scourge. The government, in a statement endorsed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Moses Alao, … Read more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) says trading activities will be suspended due to the recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. In a statement on Monday, the NSE noted that with effect from Wednesday, March 25, 2020, all its trading floors will be temporarily closed, while remote trading will continue. Read Also: OYO GOVT … Read more
Imo State Government organised a ceremony on Monday where a large number of people gathered to witness the inauguration of commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and other senior aides by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, days after ordering the closure of all tertiary institutions, primary and secondary schools in the state due to the … Read more
Canada has announced withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus fears, as the International Olympic Committee(IOC) dilly-dallies over the postponement. Australia also told its athletes to prepare for a Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as expectations grew that the Games — scheduled to start on July 24 — would be postponed as the virus crisis … Read more
Federal public servants have been ordered to observe a compulsory stay at home, even as the Federal Government continues to find ways by which the novel coronavirus can be combated and ousted from the country. The Federation’s Head of Service, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan in a communique on Monday, said the order is in line with … Read more
“Let’s speak to God, Suffer your knees and save your life”, these were the words of a Nigerian Facebook user identified as Onah Blessed Emmanuel after spotting a group of Methodist Church women lying on the road in Ukpute, Benue State, praying against Coronavirus. Emmanuel who shared photos of the women praying, said he wasted … Read more
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has threatened to publish the names of those who failed to comply to the directive to isolate themselves to help the quest to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the country. Ehanire issued the threat on Monday in Abuja while updating newsmen on COVID19 pandemic in the country. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended regular activities for the time being. This is according to a statement by Festus Okoye, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Mr Okoye stated that the move was in view of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the preventive and containment measures put in place … Read more
The medical investigation into the status of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s daughter-in-law, Badriyya Atiku, as well as his grandchildren, due to their contact with his son, have tested negative to the COVID-19. However, they are on self-isolation at their home located at Taslee Palm City Estate, Uruguay Street, Maitama, Abuja. Badriyya and her children had to … Read more
The Oyo State government has declared that it was ready to curtail and contain the spread of coronavirus in the State. The Commissioner of Health Dr Bashir Bello while reacting the alarm raised by the Nigerian Union of Journalist over alleged poor preparedness of the State maintained that the State has now prepared more centers … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha on Sunday described the COVID-19 pandemic as deadlier than the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast and other criminal activities in other parts of the country. He made the remark during his visit to Adamawa State to condole with the people of Garkida over … Read more
The courtrooms at the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice on Monday witnessed a low number of lawyers and litigants contrary to the large number of people that usually besiege the court on weekdays. The low number, according to lawyers who spoke to Channels Television, was a result of compliance with the Federal government’s advisory for … Read more
Veteran Spanish opera singer, Placido Domingo, has announced that he has contracted coronavirus. The 79-year-old, who is currently in Mexico shared the news in a post on Facebook and urged others to be ‘extremely careful’ and follow the basic guidelines of hand washing and social distancing to stop the spread of the disease. He also … Read more
The breakdown of states with cases of coronavirus in Nigeria has emerged. Ekohotblog reports that Nigeria currently has thirty-six (36) confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus in the West African country. This online news platforms understands that on on Monday, March 23, the Lagos State Government recorded fresh five cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) with 2 … Read more
Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, has asked Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to direct all members of the House who recently returned from trips abroad to report to the nearest NCDC office with immediate effect for screening. This was confirmed in a letter dated 21st March 2020, which was signed … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba chapter, has declared three days prayers and fasting to end spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Rev. Isaiah Jirapye, the state Chairman of CAN, made the declaration on Sunday at the TEKAN/ECWA first quarter meeting in Jalingo. Jirapye said that the prayers and fasting were to be held simultaneously … Read more
A Chief Magistrate Court in Oredo, Edo State has ordered that a driver, Bassey Peter, 38, who allegedly defiled and impregnated a mentally challenged girl, 15, be remanded in Oko Correctional Centre. The Chief Magistrate, Patricia Ogho-Braimoh, adjourned the case to March 26 for hearing. Ogho-Braimoh ordered that the case be transferred to a Family … Read more
Heavy downpour has fallen down scores of trees on major highways in Calabar, restricting the free flow of vehicular movement along the affected routes. The rain which started around 11pm on Saturday night to the early hours of Sunday, also caused flooding in some parts of Calabar metropolis. The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mfon … Read more
Rev. Azubuike Mgbikeh, of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Akwa, Anambra State, has frowned at women who allow their domestic staff to cook for their husbands. While speaking on Mothers’ Day, March 22, 2020, the cleric criticized women who delegate cooking responsibilities to maids. In his message tagged “The Virtuous Woman and The Home”, … Read more