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76,800 Nigerians tested for COVID-19 in 100 days
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Monday said that 76, 800 Nigerians were tested for COVID-19 in the first 100 days after the index case was recorded in the country. Saturday 6th June, 2020 marked 100 days since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Kano unexplained deaths were caused by COVID-19, …
FG releases N6b for 3,000-capacity custodial facility in Abuja
Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, on Monday said N6 billion has so far been released by the Federal Government for the construction of the 3,000-capacity Karshi Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Abuja. NCoS said the amount was from its 2018 budget of N22.6b. FG commences construction of 3,000-capacity custodial centre in Abuja COVID-19: No record of infections …
Kano unexplained deaths were caused by COVID-19, FG says
The Federal Government has said that, with circumstantial evidence, investigation suggests that between 50-60 percent of the notable Kano State unexplained deaths may have been triggered by or due to COVID-19, in the face of pre-existing ailments. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said this on Monday in Abuja at the 41st joint national …
Policeman charged with Floyd murder appears in court
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday charged with the murder of George Floyd, the 46-year-old African-American man whose death sparked nationwide protests. Chauvin, 44, who was filmed pressing his knee on handcuffed Floyd’s neck until he expired, appeared by video from Minnesota state prison to face charges of one count …
The missing link stopping governors on autonomy for legislature and judiciary
All 36 state governors support autonomy of legislature and judiciary but what’s at issue is the “constitutionality of the modality” put in the Exective Order, says chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state.
Buratai meets Buhari over security challenges
Chief of Army Staff meets with President Muhammadu Buhari to update the Executive on the army’s fight to keep security and push out Boko Haram elements. Later he told the press details of their talks
GenCos add 4,000MW power capacity, decry N600bn debt
Power Generation Companies (GenCos) in Nigeria have said they have raised power plants’ capacity by 4,000 megawatts (MW) seven years after the privatization and despite being owed over N600 billion debts. Speaking against the call for the traversal of the 2013 power sector privatization made recently by the Senate President, the GenCos’ operators said: “On …
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Court refuses to grant forfeiture of Saraki’s Ikoyi houses
The Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday refused to grant the application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a forfeiture Order on the Ikoyi houses of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. The court instead adjourned till September 29 for oral evidence. Senator Omo-Agege denies asking EFCC to probe Akpabio Police …
Journalist, pastor among Ondo 19 new cases — Akeredolu
Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, says the state has recorded a total of 19 new active cases of COVID-19 in the last 12 days, bringing the total number of cases so far to 43. He said, among the new cases is a journalist, pastor and civil servant. The governor said the situation was now becoming …
IG of Police issues directives to security agencies in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has issued new operational guidelines for Police and other law-enforcement agencies. Adamu stated that the guidelines were for all security personnel on the frontline of ensuring COVID-19 prevention orders. NAN reports that the instructions were released on Monday. The Police boss said they were part of measures …
IG of Police issues directives to security agencies in Nigeria
Super Eagles’ scout reveals what he learnt from Mourinho
The Super Eagles’ Head of Scouting and Technical Staff Welfare Manager, Tunde Adelakun, has spoken about his time with Jose Mourinho. At the time, Mourinho was at Chelsea and Adelakun says the Portuguese thought him the art of scouting. According to Adelakun, it is important to scout opponents in order to know their strengths and …
Super Eagles’ scout reveals what he learnt from Mourinho
NDDC: Senate challenges Akpabio to produce evidence of alleged contracts awards
As feud between the Nigerian Senate and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Ministry deepens over the alleged NDDC N40 billion scam, the Upper Chamber has challenged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio, to take a step further to make evidence of allegations against the institution public. Senate was reacting through its Committee Chairman …
NDDC: Senate challenges Akpabio to produce evidence of alleged contracts awards
Kano Emirate: Sanusi loses as court rules in favour of Ganduje, PCACC
A Federal High Court on Monday, in Kano State, dismissed a case filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, seeking to stop investigation over alleged racketeering of landed property of the Kano Emirate Council. Sanusi, in an ex parte motion, sought the court to stop the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption …
Kano Emirate: Sanusi loses as court rules in favour of Ganduje, PCACC
Why Buhari must end killing of Christians in Nigeria now – HURIWA
Human Rights Writers Association, HURIWA, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to deal honestly and openly with what it described as the reality of the deliberate genocide and targeted attacks of Christians and farmers by a combination of armed herdsmen and Boko Haram terrorists. The group accused the government of using diversionary tactics in tackling the …
Why Buhari must end killing of Christians in Nigeria now – HURIWA
Shomo/Jole crisis: Taraba constitutes judicial commission of inquiry
The Taraba State Government, on Monday, constituted a judicial commission of inquiry into the Shomo/Jole crisis in Lau Local Government Area of the state. The commission of inquiry, which has four weeks to complete its assignment, is chaired by Hon. Justice Silas Haruna of the State High Court. In March this year, the age-long crisis …
Shomo/Jole crisis: Taraba constitutes judicial commission of inquiry
COVID-19 funds: NCDC, Foreign Affairs, Health Ministries get N5.6bn, N500m, N48bn
Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, says the agency has received N5.620 billion for the fight against coronavirus. He said this on Monday, when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Account. The committee chaired by Wole Oke (PDP – Osun) held an investigative hearing on spendings …
COVID-19 funds: NCDC, Foreign Affairs, Health Ministries get N5.6bn, N500m, N48bn
COVID-19 funds: Reps threaten to arrest Nigeria’s Accountant-General, Idris
Nigeria House of Representatives has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris. Chairman, Committee on Public Account (PAC), Wole Oke (PDP – Osun) issued the threat on Monday, NAN reports. This followed the failure of the AGF to appear before the committee. Idris was invited defend …
COVID-19 funds: Reps threaten to arrest Nigeria’s Accountant-General, Idris
‘You are childish’ – Arewa youths blast Miyetti Allah President for saying Fulani will rule Nigeria forever
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, on Monday frowned at the comment credited to the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, that Fulani will rule Nigeria forever. President-General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, described the comment as “childish.” Recall that the body’s President-General, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, had reportedly said Fulani had produced some of Nigeria’s presidents, hence will …
‘You are childish’ – Arewa youths blast Miyetti Allah President for saying Fulani will rule Nigeria forever
Quranic Reciters reject ban on Almajiri education in Kano State
The Quranic Reciters Association of Nigeria has vehemently rejected the abolishment of the Almajiri education system in Kano State. This is even as the government through its Commissioner for Education Muhammad Sanusi Kiru, said that only a minority of the Qur’anic Reciters are descenting on the government policy. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje recently announced the abolishment …
Quranic Reciters reject ban on Almajiri education in Kano State
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