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Ondo: Dogara-led panel screens 9 PDP aspirants
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) screening panel led by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has screened all the nine aspirants seeking the party’s ticket ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo state. The exercise which took place on Thursday, at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, lasted …
Gov Mai Mala Buni seeks Bisi Akande support on APC reconciliation
Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Mai Mala Buni on Thursday led members of the committee to the former interim Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande and sought his support to achieve national reconciliation in the party. The meeting was held at the residence …
Ondo CMD tests positive for COVID-19
The Chief Medical Director(CMD) of the University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Dr Oluwole Ige has tested positive for COVID- 19. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Adeeyo Babatunde on behalf of the CMD. Fear grips Ondo traditional rulers over Akeredolu’s COVID-19 status Ondo health commissioner, Adegbenro dies at 65 The …
How young Nigerians are spreading COVID-19 — FG
The Federal Government has said that Nigerian youths between the ages of 20 and 40 are majorly responsible for the spread of the COVID-19, while the majority of those bearing the brunt are older people from 50 years and above. The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said this on Thursday …
Gov Sule appoints Chief Press Secretary
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appointed Mr Ibrahim Inuwa Addra as his Chief Press Secretary. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma Aliyu on Thursday in Lafia. NIS to recommence e-registration in Nasarawa Lawmaker, three others die of COVID-19 in Nasarawa – Gov …
NAFDAC disrupts ‘unveiling’ of COVID-19 herb in Ogun
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) disrupted the ‘unveiling’ of an anti – coronavirus herbal syrup in Abeokuta, Ogun State. They equally went ahead to inspect the product’s factory and sealed it indefinitely. ABU Covid-19 herbal remedy meant to boost immunity COVID-19: FG gives update on Madagascar herb …
Fraud: Law school pays cleaner N32m, staff gets N36m dressing allowance — Report
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has uncovered financial infractions in the records of the Nigerian Law School. The infractions ranged from outright misappropriation to spending without approval and diversion of pension. Law School loses former DG Law school student, 1 other remanded over impersonation during bar exams This is contained in the …
Buhari renews appointment of 12 non-career ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved renewal of the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors. The renewal of the appointments followed a performance evaluation which necessitated an approval for continuation in office of the ambassadors. Senate confirms 42 career Ambassadors-designate, Federal Character nominee No mass recall of ambassadors – Presidency The ambassadors whose appointments were renewed are …
Buhari suspends NSITF boss, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Adebayo Somefun. This was contained in a press statement signed by Charles Akpan, Head Press and Public Relations of the ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday. Court dismisses suspension suit against Oshiomhole NASS leaders …
‘5G will drive Nigeria’s economic growth’
Adoption of 5th Generaion (5G) telecom network will drive economic growth and social inclusion in Nigeria, Computer Professionals in the country have said. The president and chairman of Council of Computer Professionals (CPN), Prof Charles Uwadie who spoke on behalf of his members at a virtual press conference on Thursday said the adoption of 5G …
APC group attacks Gov. Yahaya Bello for denying existence of COVID-19 in Nigeria
APC Mandate Defenders has reacted to what it described as a series of dishonorable statements coming from the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello denying the existence of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. In a statement released to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Ifeanyi Emeka, the group …
APC group attacks Gov. Yahaya Bello for denying existence of COVID-19 in Nigeria
Ondo Govt declares work free day, 7 days mourning in honour of late Commissioner for Health
The Ondo State government has described its late Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegberohim as a General who died in the battlefront. According to the State Government, Dr. Adegbenro who died of COVID-19 complications died while healing others. DAILY POST had reported that the Health Commissioner gave up the ghost on Thursday after testing positive …
Ondo Govt declares work free day, 7 days mourning in honour of late Commissioner for Health
Alleged N127m fraud: EFCC docks Lagos ex-scholarship board chair, Oshinowo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arraigned Stephen Oshinowo, a former Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board. He was docked before Justice O. A. Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State. Oshinowo was arraigned on amended eight-count charges bordering on criminal conversion to the tune of N127 million. …
Alleged N127m fraud: EFCC docks Lagos ex-scholarship board chair, Oshinowo
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria will rise – Nigerian govt
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has declared that coronavirus cases in Nigeria will increase. Secretary to the Government (PTF) of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, said this at a media briefing on Thursday. According to Mustapha, the ease in restrictions would jerk up infections. Mustapha appealed to Nigerians not …
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria will rise – Nigerian govt
Buhari approves appointment of 12 more Ambassadors Full list
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors. He assured Nigerians of fairness in representation and inclusiveness in all matters of governance. A statement to DAILY POST on Thursday, signed by Garba Shehu, the President’s Spokesman, said the assurance became necessary following recent complaints, after announcement of 41 non-career …
Buhari approves appointment of 12 more Ambassadors Full list
BREAKING: Ganduje lifts lockdown in Kano State, declares all days free
The Kano State Government has lifted the lockdown imposed in the state. Governor Ganduje said the relaxation on lockdown does not imply that Tricyclists are allowed to carry more than two passengers or motorcyclists, more than one person as any violation of existing COVID-19 laws will still attract jail terms. He has also ordered Civil …
BREAKING: Ganduje lifts lockdown in Kano State, declares all days free
Niger APC crisis deepens as faction fires Chairman, 2 Others
The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Niger State took a twist that resulted in the removal of the party Chairman, Engr. Jibrin Imam. Imam was sacked alongside two other executive members by a faction within the APC fold. They include the Secretary of the party, Alhaji Mohammed Liman and Treasurer, Dr. …
Niger APC crisis deepens as faction fires Chairman, 2 Others
Imo Assembly urges NCDC to retest members with COVID-19
The speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins has charged the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC as well as the Imo State COVID-19 taskforce to retest the 13 members who allegedly tested positive to the virus, insisting that there may be errors in the results so far released. The speaker said this …
Imo Assembly urges NCDC to retest members with COVID-19
Buhari suspends NSITF MD, 11 others
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Adebayo Somefun, indefinitely. This was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Charles Akpan, on Thursday in Abuja. Buhari also approved the suspension of other Directors in the agency. They include Jasper …
Buhari suspends NSITF MD, 11 others
COVID-19: 193 Almajiris test positive in Kano State as repatriation continues
The Kano State Government has revealed that 193 Almjiris have tested positive for Coronavirus, further fueling the controversy surrounding the ongoing reparations exercise. The State Commissioner for Education, Sunusi Muhammad Kiru, while briefing the media on Thursday said so far a total of 1500 Almajiris have been evacuated from Kano to their states of origins …
COVID-19: 193 Almajiris test positive in Kano State as repatriation continues
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