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Lagos partners Microsoft to train 18, 000 teachers – Commissioner
Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education, Lagos State, said the state government had partnered Microsoft to train 18, 000 teachers to enhance computer literacy towards achieving a world best teaching and learning practices. Adefisayo said this while discussing plans of the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration for education on an online show, Covinspiration, moderated by Special …
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Coronavirus outbreak at German church service leaves 112 persons infected, more cases expected
An outbreak linked to a church in Frankfurt has so far led to 112 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, as numerous other chains of infection are being investigated, a local official said on Tuesday. According to Rene Gottschalk, head of the German city’s local health authority, another 150 people are being assessed after they …
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FCT minister forfeits salary to secure release of 5 prisoners
Fred Itua, Abuja The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the immediate release of five inmates unable to pay for their fines at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The minister, who made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate …
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No COVID-19 related death in Benue since outbreak —Commissioner
The Commissioner for Health in Benue, Dr Sunday Ongbabo, says the state has not recorded any death related to COVID-19 since its outbreak. Ongbabo said this on Tuesday in an interview with newsmen in Makurdi. The commissioner who is also the Secretary, State Action Committee against COVID-19 , attributed the successful story to the proactive …
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Motorcyclist dies in Anambra accident
The Anambra State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Andrew Kumapayi, on Tuesday confirmed the death of a motorcyclist at Orie Akwu-Ukwu on the Owerri-Onitsha highway. Kumapayi, who confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, said the unidentified motorcyclist was hit by a …
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Fire guts Delta modern market
Paul Osuyi, Asaba Goods worth millions of naira went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday at the livestock section of the popular Ogbogonogo modern market along the busy Nnebisi Road in Asaba, Delta State. The livestock section of the wet market, particularly the poultry area, was completely razed by the inferno which was …
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Edo guber: Aspirant says APC `progressives’ to produce consensus flag-bearer
A leading governorship aspirant in the upcoming Edo gubernatorial elections announced on Tuesday that his faction of the APC had rolled out ground rules and processes to produce a consensus candidate to fly the party’s flag. Retired Gen. Charles Airhiavbere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin that transparency would be the hallmark …
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Oil prices: NECA urges aggressive policies to sustain economic recovery
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has urged fiscal and monetary authorities to develop more aggressive and decisive policies to sustain economic recovery in the wake of further reduction in oil prices. The Director-General of NECA, Mr Timothy Olawale, who made the call on Tuesday in Lagos said, “in our analysis of the country’s economy, …
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Pressure mounts on Buhari to replace ambassadorial nominee
Fred Itua, Abuja A career ambassador nominee from Kogi State, Mrs Regina Ingekem Ocheni, has come under fierce attack for allegedly falling short of the requirements of established rules and guidelines in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service for an ambassadorial position, a petition before the Senate has revealed. President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter dated …
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Capital importation into Nigeria stood at $5.8bn in Q1–NBS
The NBS made this known in its latest report on “Capital Importation” released on Tuesday. It explained that the amount represented an increase of 53.97 per cent compared to Q4 2019 and -31.19 decrease compared to the first quarter of 2019. The bureau noted that the largest amount of capital importation by type was received …
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COVID-19: FG’s palliatives left to rot in Kano
Millions of naira worth of Federal Government grains palliative sent to Kano have spoilt after they were left in the open and destroyed by rain. 139 trucks of grains, that was sent to Kano to be distributed to vulnerable and less privileges some two weeks ago, were left in an open place at the premises of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) around Firm Center, but were not well covered by officials. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq had personally delivered the consignment, which…
Sheringham: Pogba lacking Keane factor at Man United
Paul Pogba lacks the Roy Keane factor Manchester United so desperately crave and a replacement with the right mentality and desire must be signed, says Teddy Sheringham. Former United striker Sheringham appeared on Tuesday’s edition of The Football Show to mark the 21st anniversary of the club’s Treble-clinching Champions League final victory in 1999, reports Sky Sports. France international Pogba continues to attract criticism for his performances at Old Trafford and Sheringham says his mentality is holding United back. “People mention top players and captains,” Sheringham told Sky…
US author,Joyce Carol Oates, wins France’s richest book prize
US writer Joyce Carol Oates, so often a bridesmaid for the Nobel literature prize, won France’s richest books prize Monday. The Cino del Duca World Prize, which is worth 200,000 euros ($218,000), is often seen as a stepping stone to the Nobel, with Andrei Sakharov, Mario Vargas Llosa and the French novelist Patrick Modiano all winning it before going on to Nobel glory, reports France24. Five of Oates’ books, including her novel “Blonde”, which chronicled the inner life of Marilyn Monroe, have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, without ever winning.…
UFC: ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman issues bizarre threat to McGregor
Kamaru Usman has stoked the fires ahead of a potential fight with Conor McGregor, claiming it would be so one-sided that he would be able to ‘s**g’ the Irishman if he wanted. Talks surrounding a showdown between the two have intensified over the past week despite the significant weight difference between the reigning 170 pound champion and former featherweight title holder McGregor, reports dailymail.co.uk. With No 1 welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal seemingly more interested in a rematch with Nate Diaz, Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz challenged the Notorious on Twitter on Monday. Abdelaziz…
Flooding: Lagos begins aggressive desilting of drains, canals
Muritala Ayinla Concerned by the reports of flash floods across the metropolis, the Lagos State government has said that it will now focus attention on the immediate evacuation of silts removed from at all cleared drains in the state. The government, which blamed the floodings on blocked drains and canals, said it was disheartening that few days after the drains are cleared, refuse and other plastic waste have once again blocked them. Speaking the during the inspection tour of all the drainage projects sites in Surulere, Lagos Mainland and…
S’Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
Saudi Arabia will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions on movement this week and lift the restrictions across the country, with the exception of the holy city of Mecca, from June 21, the state news agency reported in a statement early on Tuesday. In the first phase, which starts on Thursday, the 24-hour curfew will be revised to 3pm-6am (12:00-03:00 GMT) with bans on domestic travel, holding prayers in mosques, and workplace attendance in both the government and private sector lifted from May 31, the statement said. The round-the-clock curfew will remain…
Boko Haram terrorists destroy 90 houses, church, shops in Borno
Reports from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday evening, revealed that suspected Boko Haram fighters have attacked three villages, bringing down houses, shops and places of worship. According to an online medium, DAILY residents of the areas said about 90 residential houses, a church, clinic, 9 shops, and other properties worth millions of naira were destroyed during the attack. The District Head of the area, Alhaji Mohammad Maina Bukar while briefing the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhqji Umar Usman Kadafur, who paid a sympathy visit to…
Embattled US governor in hot water over hubby’s boat request
The governor of Michigan — whose strict coronavirus lockdown policies have caused infamous revolts in the state — is taking heat after her husband appeared to have flouted some of her own advice about holiday travel. Governor Gretchen Whitmer pushed some of the strictest regulations in the country as Michigan became engulfed in cases and deaths, prompting widespread protests by some residents, including those who stormed the state house last month bearing nooses, swastikas and guns screaming, “Lock her up!” Last Monday, Whitmer announced that she was lifting some lockdown restrictions in areas before…
COVID-19: Greece reopens cafes, restaurants as summer season nears
Greece allowed cafes and restaurants to reopen on Monday as part of a gradual lifting of its coronavirus restrictions to reboot its tourism-dependent economy and help draw in foreign visitors ahead of the summer season. The country, which has emerged from a decade-long financial crisis in the last couple of years, is relying on tourism to help it recover from a nationwide lockdown that brought its economy to a near standstill, reports Reuters. With tables set far apart and waitresses wearing masks, restaurants served the many Greeks keen to…
Over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in two weeks as Nigeria’s toll exceeds 8,000
Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll exceeded 8,000 on Monday, with more than 3,000 cases recorded within two weeks. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 229 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the country’s total to 8,068 cases across 34 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). As had been the situation from inception of the disease in the country in March, Lagos State topped the latest figures with 90. Katsina, Imo and Kano states follow with 27, 26 and 23 new infections. As at the close of testing on…
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