HEALTH

667 New Covid-19 confirmed Cases in Nigeria- NCDC

The number of confirmed cases in Nigeria is approaching 20,000 as NCDC confirms 667 new cases. This brings the total confirmed cases to 19147. Lagos has 281 cases, Abia 48, Oyo 45, FCT 38, Ogun 37, Enugu 31, Ondo 23, Plateau 21,Edo 19, Delta and Rivers 18, Bayelsa and Akwa ibom 17 cases. Borno has… Continue reading 667 New Covid-19 confirmed Cases in Nigeria- NCDC

WORLD NEWS

Katie Hopkins Permanently Suspended From Twitter_Ada Nkong

Controversial commentator Katie Hopkins has been permanently suspended from Twitter for violating its hateful conduct policy, the social media giant said. Ms Hopkins, who had more than one million followers, was previously suspended in January for a week. But Twitter said her latest ban is permanent. The social network did not, however, say which tweets… Continue reading Katie Hopkins Permanently Suspended From Twitter_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

PDP Grants Obaseki, Shuaibu Waiver to Contest Governorship_Ada Nkong

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted a waiver to Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, and Philip Shaibu, his deputy, to contest the June 23 governorship primaries. As a new member of the party, the governor needed to be given clearance before participating in the primary election. The governor, resigned from the All Progressives… Continue reading PDP Grants Obaseki, Shuaibu Waiver to Contest Governorship_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Bangladesh Celebrates 5 Year Contribution of BRRI to Food Security_Ada Nkong

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) which was established in October, 1970 in Joydebpur, Gazipur, with a view to improve rice production and its technology has been applauded for contributing to five years of food security in Bangladesh.BRRI has reportedly developed 67 high yielding rice varieties including four hybrid ones. Moreover, these varieties are cultivated in… Continue reading Bangladesh Celebrates 5 Year Contribution of BRRI to Food Security_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Finally, Obaseki Joins PDP_Ada Nkong

Finally ,Governor Godwin Obaseki has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his recent resignation from the All Progressives Congress. He was received by the leadership of the party led by the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon Tony Aziegbemi.According to our souce ,he arrived the state Secretariat of the PDP along 1st East… Continue reading Finally, Obaseki Joins PDP_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

FG Releases N4.5 bn to 31 Teaching Hospitals_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has released the sum of N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching and Medical Centres across the country.The payment covers hazard and inducement allowances for the month of April and May.This is even as it has expressed optimism that the strike action embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria,… Continue reading FG Releases N4.5 bn to 31 Teaching Hospitals_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Florida Shows Signs as Next Coronavirus Epicenter as Cases Spike Across States_Ada Nkong

Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Florida reported 3,207 additional coronavirus cases on Thursday -- the largest single-day count in the state since the pandemic, according to the state health department. Florida's total reported cases… Continue reading Florida Shows Signs as Next Coronavirus Epicenter as Cases Spike Across States_Ada Nkong

DISASTER

Ivory Coast Landslide: 13 Killed, Others Missing_Ada Nkong

At least 13 people have died and several others are missing in a landslide near Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan after a drainage channel burst following torrential rains. "The provisional death toll is 13 and searches are continuing," Abidjan's Prefect Vincent Toh Bi said on Thursday, adding that "20 houses were swept away" in the… Continue reading Ivory Coast Landslide: 13 Killed, Others Missing_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Spokesman Debunks Rumours of Ajimobi’s Death_Ada Nkong

Contrary to rumours making the rounds that Ajimobi, acting chairman of the APC who has been battling Covid-19 is dead, a spokesman for the former governor of Oyo state , Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has asked the public to disregard rumours circulating on the social media about his principal.” Social media was abuzz with rumours thursday… Continue reading Spokesman Debunks Rumours of Ajimobi’s Death_Ada Nkong