The Federal Government on Friday directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Lagos, Wale Babalakin, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe to recuse themselves from official duties, pending the outcome of the Special Visitation Panel set up by the President. The information was announced in a press statement signed by the Federal… Continue reading UniLag Crisis: FG Asks Babalakin, Ogundipe to Step Aside_Ada Nkong
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Lagos Cases Drop as Nigeria Records 340 New Cases_Ada Nkong
For the first time in a long time, Lagos recorded less than 50 cases with two states above it on the list. With 340 cases more, the total number of cases confirmed so far is 51304 , 37885 have been discharged while 996 have died.
Jet Rams into Fence as Brakes Fail_Ada Nkong
A jet ran into a fence at the General Aviation Terminal of the Lagos Airport on Friday when its brakes failed.The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation. According to an eyewitness, the King Air Jet was reparking when the driver rammed into the fence. "… Continue reading Jet Rams into Fence as Brakes Fail_Ada Nkong
US Elections: A Fight For The Nation’s Soul- Biden
Joe Biden has formally accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, describing in a televised speech to a virtual convention his vision for a new United States that is facing multiple crises at once. "It is an America we can rebuild together," Biden said, pledging to make control of the coronavirus outbreak his first act if… Continue reading US Elections: A Fight For The Nation’s Soul- Biden
International Flights Resumption: Nigeria to Enforce Reciprocity_Ada Nkong
As international flights resumption draws closer, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Nigeria will enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations in the country as it opens its airspace. A statement signed by James Odaudu, director public relations, Ministry of Aviation explains that it means only airlines from… Continue reading International Flights Resumption: Nigeria to Enforce Reciprocity_Ada Nkong
NIDCOM Issues Final Evacuation Alert_Ada Nkong
T The Nigerians in Diaspora commission say the last evacuation flight will arrive Nigeria today. Acccording to a post on their social media handle, the flight departed New Jersey 21:51 hours yesterday. So far 2,322 persons have been evacuated from the US of A so far. The Minister of Aviation ,Hadi Sirika had earlier announced… Continue reading NIDCOM Issues Final Evacuation Alert_Ada Nkong
Why Plateau is Experiencing Surge of Cases _Ada Nkong
The Plateau Government says the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the State is due to more testing, among other factors.According to the State’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dan Manjang in a statement on Thursday, " there is Increase in community testing for the disease as Plateau State has 3 testing Centres at NVRI… Continue reading Why Plateau is Experiencing Surge of Cases _Ada Nkong
Why Spain is Experiencing A Second Wave of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
Spain saw one of the most draconian Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe, but two months after it was lifted, the virus is spreading faster than in any neighbouring nation. It now has Europe's fastest-rising caseload, with 142 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the past two weeks. By the time the state of emergency ended on… Continue reading Why Spain is Experiencing A Second Wave of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
Guild of Medical Directors Laments’Extortion by Amac’_Ada Nkong
The Guild of Medical Directors has warned that the cost of providing health care might increase if AMAC does not review the high levies served them. The President Guild of Medical Directors Prof Babalola said this in a letter made available to Journalist Friday in Abuja. See full text of Letter AMAC ‘REWARD’ DOCTORS WITH… Continue reading Guild of Medical Directors Laments’Extortion by Amac’_Ada Nkong
