HEALTH

FCT Cases Spike as 600 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

As at today, 600 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria bringing the total number of cases confirmed so far to 35454.14633 patients have been discharged so far while 772 deaths have been recorded. Presently the number of active cases are 20,049. Lagos has 129 cases, FCT has118,Oyo 87 and Kano 55 cases.Borno… Continue reading FCT Cases Spike as 600 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

FG Gives School Owners Ultimatum to Comply With Guidelines for Schools Resumption, Collaborates for WAEC New Date_Ada Nkong

School owners in the country have been given up to July 29, 2020, to meet specific guidelines towards the reopening of schools. This comes as Nigeria settles with four countries on a new date for the suspended West African Examinations Council, WAEC exams. According toMinister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Friday, in Abuja,the… Continue reading FG Gives School Owners Ultimatum to Comply With Guidelines for Schools Resumption, Collaborates for WAEC New Date_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Unruly Passengers at Airports Risk Prosecution-FG _Ada Nkong

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has read the riot act to all unruly passengers who violate protocols at the airports, including dignitaries. Minister of Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika says the Federal Government will ensure the prosecution of such persons. Mr. Sirika also confirmed that investigations are ongoing over alleged cases of breach of airport… Continue reading Unruly Passengers at Airports Risk Prosecution-FG _Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Protests After Detroit Teen Detained Over Missed Homework_Ada Nkong

A Michigan judge's decision to send a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not completing her online schoolwork during the coronavirus lockdown has prompted protests and calls for her release. The African-American teenager has reportedly been detained since mid-May. Hundreds of students gathered outside her school and the court to show… Continue reading Protests After Detroit Teen Detained Over Missed Homework_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

595 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases confirmed in Nigeria has risen to 34854 with the announcement of 595 new cases. 14292 patients have been discharged while 769 patients have died. Lagos maintains the lead with 195,Ondo 95 cases,Rivers 53 and Abia 43. Cross River has 2 cases while Adamawa, Bauchi, Jigawa and Yobe have… Continue reading 595 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

APPOINTMENTS

Prof Egbu’s Appointment ,A Testimony to Nigerian’s Dedication-Abike Dabiri _Ada Ogar

The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa saysthe recent appointment of Prof Charles Egbu as the Vice Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, East London, United Kingdom is a reflection of the Nigerian Spirit of excellence..A statement issued in Abuja by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of NIDCOM,… Continue reading Prof Egbu’s Appointment ,A Testimony to Nigerian’s Dedication-Abike Dabiri _Ada Ogar

Governance

Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASENDDC: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS SPEEDY, COORDINATED INVESTIGATION President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure that the administration’s effort to bring sanity, transparency and accountability to the management of the large amount of resources dedicated to development of the Niger… Continue reading Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Yahaya Bello to Chair Ondo Governorship Primary Election Committee_Ada Nkong

The Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee on Thursday appointed Governor Yahaya Bello, Chaiman Ondo state Governorship Primary ekection commitee.This comes as the caretaker committee constituted Primary Election and Appeal Committees ahead of the party’s governorship primary election slated to hold on July 20, 2020. Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Committee H.E.… Continue reading Yahaya Bello to Chair Ondo Governorship Primary Election Committee_Ada Nkong

LEGISLATURE

NDDC Boss Walks Out on House of Assembly Investigative Hearing_Ada Nkong

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) led by the acting managing director ,Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, walked out on lawmakers during an investigative hearing organized by the House of Representatives. The Commission on Thursday refused to make its presentations before the House Committee on NDDC saying it cannot partake an investigative hearing which is being presided… Continue reading NDDC Boss Walks Out on House of Assembly Investigative Hearing_Ada Nkong