WORLD NEWS

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Dies_Ada Nkong

Amadou Gon Coulibaly - Ivory Coast's prime minister and the ruling party's candidate for an October presidential election - has died, President Alassane Ouattara says. The 61-year-old Gon Coulibaly, who had heart surgery in 2012, became unwell during a weekly cabinet meeting and was taken to a hospital where he passed away, Ouattara said in… Continue reading Ivory Coast Prime Minister Dies_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

FG Reverses Decision About Resumption of Exam Classes, WAEC_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian government says it is not safe yet, for schools to resume thus, students in their final year will not write exams organised by the West African Examinations Council WAEC, as earlier announced. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu made the declaration on Wednesday, while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of this week’s… Continue reading FG Reverses Decision About Resumption of Exam Classes, WAEC_Ada Nkong

OPINION

Here We Are in Corona Ville_Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

As at today, the world is learning to live with the Coronavirus. Coronavirus is here and everywhere. Almost all the countries in the world have been affected, some more than others. The United States of America and Brazil top the list in the number of infections and number of deaths. As at today, Johns Hopkins… Continue reading Here We Are in Corona Ville_Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

Aviation

Domestic Flights Resume as Four Airlines Fly Lagos- Abuja_Ada Nkong

Max air, Ibom air, Air peace and Arik air Wednesday, made their maiden flights since as Domestic flights resume.The airlines airlifted passengers from Lagos to Abuja amidst the strict protocols put in place by the regulatory agencies .According to Director public communications, Ministry of Aviation, Mr James Odaudu ,two airlines from Arik air with registered… Continue reading Domestic Flights Resume as Four Airlines Fly Lagos- Abuja_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Full Text:Cross River State NMA Suspends Withdrawal of Services_Ada Nkong

NMA CROSS RIVER STATE BRANCH SUSPENDS TOTAL AND INDEFINITE WITHDRAWAL OF MEDICAL SERVICES NMACRS/SG/2020/07/2597th July, 2020 COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, CROSS RIVER STATE BRANCH AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY GENERAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 7TH JULY, 2020 PREAMBLEThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State branch held an Emergency General Meeting… Continue reading Full Text:Cross River State NMA Suspends Withdrawal of Services_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

NUJ FCT Donates 150 PPEs to Resident Doctors_Ada Nkong

As part of its contribution to the fight against Covid-19, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT has made a donation of 150 protective suits to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) FCT chapter for use by front line workers in the medical field.. According to a statement by Ochiaka Ugwu, presenting the item… Continue reading NUJ FCT Donates 150 PPEs to Resident Doctors_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

503 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

503 more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria bringing the total number of cases so far to 29739. 12108 of the patients have recovered and been discharged while 669 have died/ ,The number of active cases is thus 17012 patients.

CRIME

President Buhari Suspends Ibrahim Magu_Ada Nkong

Sequel to a six-hour grilling by a presidential panel, chaired by Justice Ayo Salami, a former president of the Court of Appeak, Ibrahim Magu has been suspended as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Magu is reported ti have spent the night in a police cell… Continue reading President Buhari Suspends Ibrahim Magu_Ada Nkong

TRAVELS

Nigerian Traders in Ghana Commend NIDCOM as 600 Locked Shops Reopen_Ada Nkong

600 shops in Ghana owned by Nigerians ,that have been locked down since December 2019 have been reopened for business.The President National association of Nigerian traders , Dr Ken Ukaoha ,made this known during a courtesy call by the association to the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission in Abuja.Dr Ukaoha said the visit was to… Continue reading Nigerian Traders in Ghana Commend NIDCOM as 600 Locked Shops Reopen_Ada Nkong