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Lawyer sues SGF over social distancing at Kyari’s burial
Oladimeji Ramon A lawyer, Tope Akinyode, has lodged a criminal complaint before a Federal Capital Territory Magistrates’ Court at Wuse against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and seven other state officials who were at the burial of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. Kyari died of …
US has high COVID-19 cases because we test more – Trump
Kayode Oyero President of the United States, Donald Trump, says the country has a high record of coronavirus infections because it has an equally high testing rate. Trump stated this on Wednesday via Twitter, noting that other countries have fewer cases because their testing capacities were minimal. “The only reason the US has reported one million …
Yobe records index COVID-19 case
Kayode Oyero Yobe State has recorded its index COVID-19 case, The PUNCH reports. This brings the number of states affected by the virus to 35 including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday night. The Centre announced 196 new cases in the country, bringing the total …
COVID-19: Enugu orders LG chairmen, others to man borders
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed the 17 Local Government chairmen, neigbourhood watch groups, and traditional rulers in the state to man their council borders to contain the spread of coronavirus. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Simon Ortuanya, on Thursday said this followed reports that persons on non-essential …
Kano records 24 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
Kayode Oyero Kano State has confirmed 24 new coronavirus infections and two fatalities, The PUNCH reports. The state Health Ministry stated this shortly after the announcement by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday night. With the latest data, the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the state rise to 139 and five …
Presidency knocks Kwankwaso over comments on Kano deaths
Kayode Oyero The Presidency has chided former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over comments on the “unusual deaths” and COVID-19 pandemic in the state. It said this is no time to score cheap political points but to unify common purpose in order to preserve the lives and health of citizens. The PUNCH had reported on …
Pressure mounts on Biden to address sexual assault claim
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden said Wednesday he has a proud history of campaigning against sexual violence, as he faces mounting pressure to respond to a fresh assault allegation made by a former aide. The presumptive Democratic nominee has been accused by Tara Reade of assaulting her in 1993, when she was a 29-year-old staff assistant …
UPDATED: Tragedy averted as tankers spill fuel in Lagos
Deji Lambo A petrol-laden tanker fell and spilled its content on the road on Wednesday at Western Avenue, Ojuelegba area of Lagos State, thereby sparking panic amongst residents of the area. THE PUNCH gathered that the yet-to-be-identified driver lost control of the vehicle after it developed a mechanical fault while in motion. A resident of …
Former Borno gov, Muhammadu Goni, is dead
Kayode Idowu, Maiduguri The death has occurred of Alhaji Muhammadu Goni, the first civilian Governor of old Borno State, comprising the present Borno and Yobe states. The PUNCH reports that he died on Wednesday after a brief illness in Maiduguri. He was aged 78. In April 1979, Goni resigned from the National Supply Company and …
Fayemi suspends aide for trivialising COVID-19 measures
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has suspended indefinitely one of his aides, Mr Sola Durodola, for reportedly trivialising the COVID-19 pandemic. Sources said Durodola, one of the aides in charge of COVID-19, was heard trivialising COVID-19 in a video that went viral about a man who denied his son access …
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