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BREAKING NEWS: 71 Year Old Emir of Kaura Namoda Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Asha reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday.He was said to have died of suspected coronavirus-related complications.The Emir, according to the Publicity Secretary for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in the state, Alhaji Mustafa Jafaru Kaura, had been in isolation at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau three days ago.Mustafa -
BREAKING: Members Of US House Of Rep. Express Concern Over Return Of $320M Abacha Loot
Two members of the United States House of Representatives, Steve Chabot and Chris Smith, have expressed concern over alleged human rights violations under the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in light of plans to return $320m stolen by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.A United States-based politica -
Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccines Set To Begin in Nigeria - WHO Announces
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Nigeria has expressed interest to be part of the global solidarity drug trial to combat COVID-19. The WHO launched solidarity drug trials for these specific drugs hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine phosphate, and remdesivir in April, Daily Trust reports.Speaking at the joint national briefing of t -
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Promises All US Players Equal Pay Or No Funding
Prospective US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, has given his say on the steps he'll take against the US Football Association if he is elected in as the new US President come November 2020.Joe Biden on Saturday told the US Soccer Federation to resolve the pay dispute with its women's team or risk losing World Cup funding.On Friday, a f -
SAD! Gunmen Kill Young Civil Engineer, Okwudili Kingsley Uga In Enugu
It was a tragic Thursday evening for residents of Ugboaniata, Trans-Ekulu Extension area of Enugu metropolis, when a young man, , Okwudili Kingsley Uga, was killed by unknown gunmen. Uga, a civil engineer by profession, from Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu state was shot at close range few metres to his to his house. Vanguard lear -
Nigeria Records 220 New Coronavirus Cases With 17 Deaths, Total Now 2388
Coronavirus-related deaths in Nigeria have now risen to 85 after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 220 new cases on Saturday, May 2, 2020.The NCDC frequently announces a number of deaths as a result of the pandemic, but this is the first time 17 deaths would be confirmed in one day.In its Saturday updates, the NCDC recorded 2 -
14 More Almajiri Children Deported From Kano To Kaduna Test Positive To Coronavirus
The Kaduna State government said this on Saturday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye.The statement added the new positive results have increased active cases in the state to 41, with one death recorded.The government expressed concern that more positive cases might b -
COVID 19: 22 More Patients Recover, Discharged In Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Health said on Saturday that 22 additional patients have recovered from coronavirus infection and have been discharged from the state’s isolation facilities.The recovered patients, eight females and 14 males, were reunited with the society after testing negative to coronavirus two consecutive times.This brings the tot -
Pregnant Woman Who Reportedly Died Of Coronavirus Infected Three People In Ekiti
The Ekiti State government on Saturday officially confirmed record of three new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state, as announced Friday night by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).The government said the three new COVID-19 cases were among those infected with the virus by the now late 29-year old pregnant woman.The pregnant woman -
UNICEF Head Of Communications In Kano, Malam Rabiu Musa Dies At 60
Malam Rabiu Musa, Head of Communications in the Kano Field Office of the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), is dead.Musa Rabiu, his son confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday, he said that the UNICEF official (his father) died at the age of 60.He is quoted to have said; “My dad died at about 3.0 -
BREAKING! Emir Of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Ila II Dies Few Hours After He Was Rushed To Hospital
It was earlier reported that one of the emirs of the newly created emirates in Kano, the Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll, was reportedly taken to a hospital yesterday, May 1, over an illness. It was unclear if his illness was Coronavirus related as it was reported that he was taken to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in a criti -
Danfo To Carry 8 Passengers, BRT 21 Passengers – Lagos Announces New Transportation Guidelines
Lagos state government has announced new transportation guidelines ahead of May 4 when the lockdown due to coronavirus will be eased in the state.As the partial ease of the lockdown by the Federal Government in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja commence on Monday, May 4th, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, said the new guidelines w -
”My Children’s Abductors Have Asked For £100,000 Ransom” – Ibadan Islamic Cleric, Akewugbagold
Popular Islamic cleric, Taofeeq Akewugbagold has disclosed that the abductors of his twins are demanding for £100, 000 ransom for their release. Recall that the cleric announced that his children, a boy and a girl, were kidnapped at gunpoint at his Ojoo residence on Saturday night, April 25. ”We have been contacted and we have been exc -
SAD! 17-year-old Boy, Rilwan Bello Killed By Stray Bullet Allegedly Fired By Customs In Ogun
Pandemonium broke out in Owode Yewa in Yewa South local government area of Ogun State when a 17-year old, Rilwan Bello was reportedly hit by stray bullets, allegedly, fired by the Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service when they raided locked – up shops in the area in search of suspected smuggled rice and other contraband goods.It was gathere -
BREAKING: Ogun State Gov. Dapo Abiodun Extends Covid 19 Lockdown Till May 9
Following the extension of the lockdown for a week by President Mohammadu Buhari, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended the total lockdown in the State for another one week. The governor also adjusted the relaxation window by adding three hours to the seven hours being given to the residents of the state before now. Abiodun, who sa -
One Of The Newly Created Emirs In Kano, Emir Of Rano, Tafida Abubaka Critically Ill & Rushed To Hospital
One of the emirs of the newly created emirates in Kano, the Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll, was allegedly taken to a hospital yesterday, May 1, over an illness.Though it is still not clear if his illness is related to Coronavirus, Daily Trust reported that he was brought to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in a critical state. He was r -
COVID 19: "Anyone Found Without A Face Mask Will Be Prosecuted" - FG Warns
The federal government has announced that anyone found moving about without a face mask will be prosecuted. The five-page document which was signed by the PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha was released by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 ahead of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown -
COVID 19: Kano Record Three Death As Coronavirus Toll Rises To 311
Three COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in Kano state.The state Ministry of Health disclosed this via its Twitter handle this morning, Saturday May 2nd.The Ministry also confirmed 92 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total of COVID-19 cases in the state to 311. -
Gov. Yahaya Bello Orders Work Resumption Of Civil Servants On GL 12 & Above On May 4 In Kogi
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has directed civil servants on Grade Level 12 and above in the state to resume work on May 4.Mr Bello gave the directive on Friday in Lokoja, in a message issued to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day.The statement, signed on his behalf by the state Head of Service, Deborah Ogunmola, congratulated workers o -
Senator Bukola Saraki Laments Over Nigerian Workers, Says They Are Unsettled
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has lamented that Nigerian workers are unsettled by the economic consequences caused by coronavirus pandemic.Saraki, however, assured workers that Nigeria would overcome the challenges posed by the virus.The former Senate President in a post on his Facebook page, made the remark in commemoration of Intention -
CUPP Advises President Buhari To Extend Lockdown Over Spread Of COVID 19 Outbreak
THE Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Friday, said the federal government has not put in place necessary measures that can control the growth rate of COVID-19 infections to lift the lockdown in Nigeria it had declared in the wake of the outbreak of the disease. To this end, the opposition coalition which had in a swift reaction to last -
Ghana Confirms Over 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases Few Days After Lifting Lockdown
Ghana confirms 1,032 new cases of coronavirusThe republic of Ghana has confirmed 1,032 new cases of coronavirus barely 10 days after lifting the nationwide lockdown.Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo lifted the three-week lockdown on the basis of “improved coronavirus testing”, on the 19th of April 2020, with the nation recording 1,042 cases, -
"IPOB Will No Longer Tolerate Harassment Of Jonathan, Wife" -Nnamdi Kanu Declares
The Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the present administration of harassing former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan.He added that the administration was also pursuing former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke to cover-up its alleged incompetence and corruption.Kanu stated these in a -
"I Have Evidence That Coronavirus Is From a Wuhan Lab In China" - Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs against Beijing after claiming there is evidence linking the coronavirus to a lab in China’s ground-zero city of Wuhan.Asked if he had seen anything giving him a high degree of confidence that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was the origin of the outbreak, Trump replied, “Yes, I have -
Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Urges Buhari To Ease Lockdown Over Ramadan
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appealed for an urgent ease of the 14-day total lockdown the federal government imposed on the state.Following the rise in COVID-19 cases and the strange deaths in the state, President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered a total lockdown in Kano which took effect on Monday.But the governor said it is importa -
JUST IN: Lagos State Discharges 12 Coronavirus Patients Including A Ukrainian
12 Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Lagos after recovering from the deadly disease.While six patients were discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, five recovered at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and one from an isolation facility at Ibeju-Lekki. The patients are said to be 9 males and 3 females includin -
Nigerian Govt Orders Civil Servants From Level 14 Above To Return To Work On Monday
The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan announced this days after President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on gradual easing of the lockdown measures.The Nigerian Government has ordered civil servants to resume for work on Monday.Those to resume for work are civil servants from grade level 14 and above, as part of gradual ea -
Not Less Than 1,000 Newly Graduate Trainees To Resumes At NNPC
No fewer than 1,000 graduate trainees recently recruited by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are to assume virtual duty on May 4, the corporation says in a statement.The statement released in Abuja on Thursday was signed by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Kennie Obateru. “The trainees are to assume dut -
Nurses Withdraw Services From University Of Uyo Hospital Over Harassment Made To Colleague By Policeman
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has withdrawn its services from the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital over the harassment and assault of a nurse by a policeman.Deputy General Secretary of the association, Daniel Shaibu, said the action was taken to protest the silence of the hospital’s managemen -
COVID 19: Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Russian Prime Minister , Mikhail Mishustin has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus and will therefore be going into self-isolation.Speaking during a televised meeting, Mishustin recommended that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov should become the acting Prime Minister for the duration of his absence. Mishustin, 54, was named prime
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