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Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, listed those expelled from the party to include Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna. A former Senator representing Kaduna Northern Senatorial District, Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, was …
Oyo records six new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
Sodiq Oyeleke Oyo State has recorded six new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the state to 250. The PUNCH reports that two patients also died of coronavirus-related complications in the state. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known while announcing that 276 new COVID-19 cases were recorded …
Lagos demolishes defective building at Surulere
Kayode Oyero The Lagos State Government on Monday demolished a two-storey building in the Surulere area of the state, The PUNCH reports. It was gathered that the building was in distress, having shown visible cracks and other defects. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the building failed several “integrity tests” and thereby posed threats …
ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, according to the Supplementary practice direction. A copy of the Practice Direction document, signed by the court’s President, Justice Edward Asante, was circulated …
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the treatment of COVID-19 to the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this on Sunday evening during a programme on Channels Television Sunday Politics. …
COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm rise to 151
Wale Oyewale, Ibadan The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has confirmed two more COVID-19 cases from iSON Xperiences and one case each from Ibadan South West and Egbeda Local Government Areas of the state. Governor Seyi Makinde, who made the disclosure via his verified Twitter handle, on Tuesday, said the total number of confirmed cases …
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today
Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches after the reopening of worship centres in the country. The PUNCH has learnt. The apex Christian group in the country said the guidelines would be submitted …
Rector, lecturer trade words over alleged plagiarism
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo A senior academic staff member in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Mr Matthew Omolade, has threatened a legal action against the Rector of the institution, Dr Adekolawole Edaogbogun, for suspending him over “unsubstantiated allegation” of plagiarism. Omolade, through his lawyer, Mr Soji Oyetayo, in a letter dated May 20, addressed to the …
Zidane targets Ndidi as back-up for Casemiro
Ebenezer Bajela Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been linked with a move to Spanish giants, Real Madrid, with Zinedine Zidane a strong admirer of the Nigerian. The 23-year-old, who has been linked with PSG, Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window, reportedly tops Los Merengues’ transfer list as they believe …
Serie A in talks with Italian govt over restart
Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad Italy. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora will tell Italian football federation and Lega Serie A bosses if the health conditions are right …
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