Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 2nd June 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Rector inaugurates ventilator, hand washing, sanitization machines
…as LASPOTECH gets acting Rector T he management of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, has called on investors and government to assist and support the institution in its quest to mass produce and commercialise various inventions of the polytechnic. The immediate past Rector, Mr. Samuel Sogunro, made the call shortly before the expiration of his tenure, while inaugurating the mechanical ventilator, foot-pedal and sensory hand washing machines, and the Sanitisation Booth fabricated and produced by the School of Engineering of the polytechnic. This was as…
UK varsity to offer scholarship to Nigerian students
T he management of Aston University, Birmingham in the United Kingdom has restated commitment to offer scholarships to Nigerian students aspiring to study in the university in the September admission. The university, which is still accepting applications for September 2020 admission, the management said, is globally recognised for providing industry-focused learning experience and employability skills to students of all backgrounds across the world. According to the institution’s Regional Manager for Africa, Mr. Babajide Ogundeji, other benefits of learning at Aston University include its Gold rating…
Rivers: Nurses threaten to stop work over PPE
N urses in Rivers State have threatened to stop work should various arms of government and donor agencies fail to provide them with adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to meet the challenges of handling patients infected with the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) and other ailments. The state Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Bridget Nwosu, who disclosed this while speaking on the various challenges nurses in the state are facing during this COVID-19 pandemic, noted that it was worrisome that nurses, as front line…
Rescuing orphanage homes from hunger
COVID-19 is taking a toll on orphans and vulnerable children whose survival depends on the diminishing goodwill of philanthropists. REGINA OTOKPA reports on the selfless act of a foundation, to save over 250 children from falling victim to the hunger virus T he Federal Capital Territory is home to thousands of orphans and vulnerable children who have suffered a lot of pain and anguish as a result of unforeseen circumstances one way or the other. The survival of these children is hinged on the goodwill of concerned…
Edo guber: How Ize-Iyamu emerged as APC ‘consensus candidate’
CAJETAN MMUTA writes on the intrigues that threw up former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as the consensus candidate of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State loyal to the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole B arring any last minute change, the June 22 primaries election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the September 19 governorship poll in Edo State is going to be a straight fight between the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and a former…
Buhari’s govt has borrowed more than any other administration in Nigeria’s history – Ekweremadu
Former Deputy Senate President and senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Ike Ekweremadu, was guest of Enugu-based radio station, Dream FM at the weekend. In the no-hold-bared session, Ekweremadu, a fifth term senator, spoke on the country’s rising debt, Nigeria/China relationship, Executive Order 10 and government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues. KENNETH OFOMA brings the excerpts: Looking at our democracy, especially in the last 21 years, what is your assessment of the journey so far? I believe we have come a long way in…
COVID-19: Racing against time for accommodation
Since the Index case of coronavirus was reported in Nigeria on 27 February 2020, government and health sector stakeholders have not rested. They have been trying to provide facilities for the isolation and treatment of those who may be infected by the deadly virus. CALEB ONWE reports that the government is currently battling for accommodation of patients T he COVID 19 pandemic came upon the world unannounced and arrived with such a fury that government at a levels in Nigeria have been forced into a compulsory race…
Ogunji: ABSUTH assures residents of safety against COVID-19
A bia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba (ABSUTH) has told residents that there was nothing to fear on COVID-19 status following declaration of the state government’s announcement that residents must submit themselves for test in view of a result which showed that former Environment Commissioner, Dr. Solomon Ogunji may have died of COVID-19. New Telegraph gathered that there had been fear among Abia people using the hospital’s facility where Ogunji died last Saturday. Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi-Kalu had announced on Sunday that every member…
APC chieftain warns Oyegun against causing disaffection in party
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Chief Ibrahim Emokpaire, has advised the former National Chairman of the party, Chief Odigie Oyegun, not to cause disaffection in state APC. Emokpaire, the former APC National Chairmanship aspirant of the party, blamed Chief Oyegun for the protracted face-off between the National Assembly and President Muhammadu Buhari during the first-term of the Buhari administration. “As a good party leader, he ought to have intervened and brought the warring party members together, yet he chose to…
Adapting to ‘new normal’ in Nigerian aviation industry
The new normal in air travel may require people to adapt, but looking into the future, it is important to take a look back. How was air travel before the virus? WOLE SHADARE asks New era H igher fares, fewer routes, pre-flight health checks and less free food. The coronavirus crisis is ushering in a new era of air travel, not only in Nigeria, but the world over. In all likelihood, domestic air travel will be the first to resume once the country feels that…
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