Oyo State Government has cancelled the third term for the 2019/2020 academic session for primary and secondary schools. With the development, pupils are to be promoted based on their academic performance in first and second terms of the suspended session. The directive formed part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting held yesterday.… Continue reading Oyo State Government Releases School Calendar_Ada Nkong
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Trump Concedes Pandemic to Get Worst Before it Gets Better_Ada Nkong
President Donald Trump has warned the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better", as he revived his virus briefings with a more scripted tone. Mr Trump also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying "they'll have an effect" and show "patriotism". The president, who was not wearing a mask at the briefing,… Continue reading Trump Concedes Pandemic to Get Worst Before it Gets Better_Ada Nkong
Nigerian Shippers Council Collaborates With NAICOM to Improve Insurance Cover at Ports_Ada Nkong
The Nigeria Shippers Council(NSC) has collaborated with National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to reduce the cost of doing business through the introduction of insurance cover on Containers regime and looking into risk management at the various Ports to ease business. Barr. Hassan Bello, the Executive Secretary , NSC, disclosed this when the Council's delegation paid a courtesy… Continue reading Nigerian Shippers Council Collaborates With NAICOM to Improve Insurance Cover at Ports_Ada Nkong
Cross River Records Highest Cases So Far,576 Reported Nation Wide_Ada Nkong
Cross River has recorded 16 new Covid-19 cases. The highest it has reported since it joined the list. Lagos has 88 new cases, Kwara 87, FCT 82. Kebbi and Borneo have just one case each. The total number of cases confirmed so far is 37801. 15677 patients have been discharged so far while 805 deaths… Continue reading Cross River Records Highest Cases So Far,576 Reported Nation Wide_Ada Nkong
GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan ,has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for naming Agbor train station after him.Goodluck Jonathan rendered his appreciation at the State House, when he visited the President on Tuesday. Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had announced on Saturday, July 18, 2020, that the largest train station on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor— Agbor Complex… Continue reading GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong
International Flights May Resume Before October- Sirika _Ada Ogar
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has debunked rumours that International flights will resume October. Sirika who spoke through his twitter handle said what NAMA issued was a routine 90 day notice. He said his ministry will liaise with, health, Foreign affairs and the PTF to agree on a date. The Minister hinted that the… Continue reading International Flights May Resume Before October- Sirika _Ada Ogar
Coronavirus: ‘Infection Here for Many Years to Come_Ada Nkong
The UK will be living with coronavirus for many years to come and even a vaccine is unlikely to eliminate it for good, experts are warning. Wellcome Trust director Prof Sir Jeremy Farrar told the House of Commons' Health Committee "things will not be done by Christmas". He went on to say humanity would be… Continue reading Coronavirus: ‘Infection Here for Many Years to Come_Ada Nkong
2020 National Diaspora Day Celebration: Wherever Nigerians in Diaspora Are in Trouble, NIDCOM Will be There_Ada Nkong
The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured Nigerians of NIDCOM's support for Diasporans in distress.She gave the assurance during a pre-event press briefing for the 2020 National diaspora day celebrations.Citing the rescue interventions carried out by the commission since its inception, Dabiri-Erewa said " Where ever Nigerians are in trouble in Diaspora,… Continue reading 2020 National Diaspora Day Celebration: Wherever Nigerians in Diaspora Are in Trouble, NIDCOM Will be There_Ada Nkong
FCT Overtakes Lagos as NCDC Releases New Update_Ada Nkong
FCT tops the daily update for 20th July 2020 with 102 cases. Lagos is next with 100 cases while Plateau has 52 cases. In all 562 new cases were confirmed bringing the total cases confirmed in Nigeria so far to 37225. 15333 patients have been discharged while 801 deaths have been recorded.
