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COVID-19: Nigeria ready to forfeit WASSCE 2020 as FG stops reopening of schools
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says the federal government will not reopen schools in view of the rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic. Adamu, who briefed State House reporters after the seventh virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, said schools would remain closed until it was certified that the situation was …
FG inaugurates zone 13 police headquarters in Anambra
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Zone 13 Nigeria Police Headquarters at Ukpo, near Awka in Anambra. Ukpo is in the Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra. How Magu spent night in Police cell EFCC working on continental protocol for fund recovery – Magu The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …
Evacuation: 162 Nigerians depart New Delhi
The third batch of 162 Nigerian evacuees have departed New Delhi, India. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs disclosed this via his Twitter handle. FG reacts as Nigerians vandalise Embassy in Jakarta Nigeria summons Ghana envoy over attack at high commission “The third batch of 162 evacuees has departed New Delhi, #India on Air Peace” The …
Trespass: Court orders NAF to pay N5m general damages
A High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday ordered the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to pay N5 million to Igabi community in Kaduna State, as general damages for trespassing into the community land. The plaintiffs, a 70-year-old Alhaji Yusuf Madugu Umaru and four other members of Igabi community,x had instituted the suit on Oct. 28, 2014, …
Magu: CISLAC calls for thorough, fair investigation
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Transparency International (TI) Nigeria have urged the Presidential Panel set up to investigate allegations of corruption and insubordination leveled against the suspended Acting Chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, to carry out a thorough and fair investigation. The panel, which is …
Harvard, MIT sue Trump over ban on foreign students
Harvard and MIT, on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Trump’s administration, seeking to halt an order that would ban international students from remaining in the country if they only attend online classes. Earlier, the immigration authorities announced that students attending colleges that are offering only online teaching due to coronavirus would either transfer to another …
7 die as crude oil facility explodes in Edo
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said seven people lost their lives in an explosion which occurred at Gbetiokun, OML 40, operated by its subsidiary, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). A statement on Wednesday by NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, said the incident occurred on Tuesday during …
NYSC announces passing out ceremony for 2019 Batch “B” stream II set
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced Thursday, 16 July for the passing out ceremony of 2019 Batch “B” Stream ll Corps Members. According to a statement signed by Director, Press and Public Relations of the scheme, measures have been put in place to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, hence, the event …
Magu’s suspension: Mohammed Umar takes over as EFCC boss
Mr Mohammed Umar, the Director of Operations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been picked to oversee the affairs of the agency in the absence of the suspended chairmain, IbrahimMagu. A top official of the commission disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. EFCC: Cops who would likely …
COVID-19: FCTA threatens to shut GTB branches
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to seal up some branches of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) in Abuja, over violations of safety measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The FCT COVID-19 Enforcement Task Team on Wednesday issued a 24- hour ultimatum to the three affected branches of the bank …
They want to put chips in us, mark of the beast – Kanye West on COVID-19 vaccine
Popular rapper, Kanye West, has shared his opinion on the research for a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) Kanye, who recently announced plans to join the 2020 US presidential race, insinuated that he had Coronavirus sometime in February. Speaking with Forbes, Kanye narrating his experience said: “Shaking in the bed, taking hot showers, looking at videos …
They want to put chips in us, mark of the beast – Kanye West on COVID-19 vaccine
BREAKING: COVID-19: Wike sacks Perm Sec
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sacked a Permanent Secretary, Sunny Okere, with immediate effect. Okere was fired for flouting and obstructing the enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines. This was contained in a statement signed by Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim. Wike made the decision public via a statewide broadcast on …
BREAKING: COVID-19: Wike sacks Perm Sec
Boko Haram: Our daughters abandoned, forgotten by Buhari government – Chibok community
The people of Chibok under the umbrella of Kibaku Area Development Association have accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of abandoning and forgetting its project on the rescue of the remaining 112 abducted Chibok girls since the return of the rescued 82 girls on May 7, 2017. In a statement sign by its Director Media …
Boko Haram: Our daughters abandoned, forgotten by Buhari government – Chibok community
COVID-19 patient gives birth in Ogun hospital
A pregnant woman, who tested positive for COVID-19 has given birth in Ogun State Hospital, DAILY POST reports. The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, confirmed this on Wednesday. According to her, the 28-year-old woman, who is currently on isolation at the State Hospital, Abeokuta, gave birth to a baby girl. While commending the …
COVID-19 patient gives birth in Ogun hospital
Insecurity: IG Inaugurates Zone 13 to serve Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the 13th Zonal Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Ukpo, Dunukofia Council Area of Anambra State. The Zonal Command will be in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States. Speaking at the Inauguration, Adamu, who was represented by DIG Celestine Okoye said the new zonal …
Insecurity: IG Inaugurates Zone 13 to serve Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi
774,000 jobs: 20,000 people to receive N60,000 stipend for 3 months in Bauchi
A total of 20,000 people to be recruited from the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State as part of the 774,000 jobs to be created by the Federal Government are to receive a stipend of N20,000 each for a period of three months. This was disclosed by the chairman of the state selection committee …
774,000 jobs: 20,000 people to receive N60,000 stipend for 3 months in Bauchi
Harvard, MIT accuse Trump of pressuring colleges to reopen, kick against barring international students
President of the United State of America, Donald Trump is being faced with oppositions from universities over the order to ban international students from the country if they attend only online classes. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that international students attending schools operating online because of coronavirus pandemic may not take a full online …
Harvard, MIT accuse Trump of pressuring colleges to reopen, kick against barring international students
Senator calls for privatization of Abia-Akwa Ibom-Cross River Highways
The Senator representing Ikot Ekpene senatorial district, Sen. Christopher Ekpenyong, has urged the Federal Government to consider Ikot Ekpene-Umuahia, Aba- Ikot Ekpene, and Ikot Ekpene-Calabar Highways for privatisation. Ekpenyong in an interview with Journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, said he was in total support of the plan of the Federal government to give the management …
Senator calls for privatization of Abia-Akwa Ibom-Cross River Highways
APC opts for indirect primary in Ondo, screens Akeredolu, 5 others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted for indirect mode of primary election for Ondo State. The primary for the governorship election is slated for July 20. The ruling party also began its screening of the 12 aspirants at an undisclosed hotel in Utako, in Abuja on Wednesday. The Nation reports that the Governor Mai …
APC opts for indirect primary in Ondo, screens Akeredolu, 5 others
Nigerian govt postpones school resumption, 2020 WASSCE indefinitely
The Federal Government has canceled the resumption of schools for graduating classes. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, while speaking to State House Correspondents the weekly Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Adamu also disclosed that 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, has been …
Nigerian govt postpones school resumption, 2020 WASSCE indefinitely
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