HEALTH

Covid-19: NCDC Corrects Figure for New Cases to 124_Ada Nkong

The NCDC says there was an error in its report that 125 cases of Coronavirus infections were recorded for 3 September, the correct figure is 124. Thus, the total number of cases confirmed so far is 54587,42627 patients have been discharged and 1048 deaths have occurred. Below is the breakdown earlier given before it was… Continue reading Covid-19: NCDC Corrects Figure for New Cases to 124_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has reviews the nationwide curfew from 12 midnight through 4am, as in continuation of the gradual easing of lockdown measures. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during its briefing in Abuja. The initial nationwide curfew of 8:00 pm – 6:00 am to… Continue reading FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

Aviation

See List of Airlines Approved for International Flights Under Covid-19 Protocol_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has released the list of airlines approved for international flights. While reading the list, the Minister stressed that all approved airlines must operate under Covid-19 protocol. Air France, KLM and Lufthansa are among airlines barred from international flights. See list below: Recall that international flights are to resume 5… Continue reading See List of Airlines Approved for International Flights Under Covid-19 Protocol_Ada Nkong

SPORTS

Ronaldo Misses Second Training With Portugal Following Foot Infection_Ada Nkong

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second training session in a row with the Portugal squad on Thursday due to a foot problem ahead of Nations League matches against Croatia and Sweden. “The national team captain… has an infection in his right foot and is undergoing treatment with antibiotics,” the Portuguese FA said in a statement. Ronaldo,… Continue reading Ronaldo Misses Second Training With Portugal Following Foot Infection_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

CDC tells US states to prepare for vaccine by Nov 1 _Ada Nkong

Robert Redfield, the head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has written to US states urging them to prepare for a potential coronavirus vaccine by November 1, two days before the country goes to the polls to choose its next president. The federal government has set up a deal with McKesson Corp,… Continue reading CDC tells US states to prepare for vaccine by Nov 1 _Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Lagos Maintains Low Cases as NCDC Reports 216 New Cases_Ada Nkong

The NCDC reported 216 fresh cases with Plateau leading as it had 59 new cases.Rivers had 27,Abia 22 and Lagos 20 cases.Akwa Ibom has 2 cases whileBauchi has 1 case. The total number of confirmed cases is now 54463, 42439 patients have been discharged while 1027 deaths occurred.

ECONOMY

PPMC Increases Fuel Price to N151.56 _Ada Nkong

THE price of petrol has been increased to N151.56 per litre, with effect from 2nd September 2020 , according to Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In a statement by D.O Abalaka,the PPMC stated: “Please be informed that a new product price adjustment has been effected… Continue reading PPMC Increases Fuel Price to N151.56 _Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

Dabiri-Erewa Tasks FCT Diaspora Officer to Collaborate With Colleagues for National Development_Ada Nkong

The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa has expressed optimism that more projects will be implemented and developed now that the Abuja-born Nigerians, living in the diaspora, have a State unit which they can identify with.According to a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said this Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the… Continue reading Dabiri-Erewa Tasks FCT Diaspora Officer to Collaborate With Colleagues for National Development_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Trump Calls Anti -Racism Protests ‘Domestic Terror’_Ada Nkong

President Donald Trump Tuesday took his tough law-and-order message to Kenosha, the latest US city roiled by the police shooting of a black man, as he branded recent anti-racism protests acts of “domestic terror” by violent mobs. Trump has been hoping for months to shift the election battle against Democrat Joe Biden from a referendum… Continue reading Trump Calls Anti -Racism Protests ‘Domestic Terror’_Ada Nkong