A fire incident was reported at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,who confirmed the incidence, described the incident as minor.According to Shehu , the fire incidence was due to an electrical spark. The presidential aide said the incident was recorded Thursday… Continue reading Fire Incidence at Aso Rock_Ada Nkong
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I Can’t Breathe_Dr Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
I woke up this morning and farted. Yes, I did. And it had a horrible smell. It smelled like shit. Holy Moses, I cried. What did I eat last night that’s decayed so bad within me? Well, what? I went into the kitchen and, even that smelled bad. There was a dustbin in the kitchen… Continue reading I Can’t Breathe_Dr Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
350 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported_Ada Nkong
350 more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria. According to the NCDC daily update of 4 June, Lagos has 102, FCT 29, Ogun 34, Born I 26, Kaduna 23,Rivers 21 Ebonyi 17, Kwara 16, Katsina 14.Bottom on the list are Nasarawa 2 cases, Gombe and Oyo 1 case. Number of deaths has risen… Continue reading 350 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported_Ada Nkong
FG Removes Fuel Price Cap, Gives Marketers Power to Fix Prices_Raphael Bichene
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has removed the cap on the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, giving marketers the freedom to fix the price of the commodity and sell above the price stipulated by it. The PPPRA, in a document released,on Thursday evening, titled, ‘Market Based Pricing Regime… Continue reading FG Removes Fuel Price Cap, Gives Marketers Power to Fix Prices_Raphael Bichene
Churches And Mosques in Lagos Reopen in Two Weeks_Ada Nkong
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said churches and mosques can reopen from June 19 and June 21, 2020. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during a live broadcast while giving an update on COVID-19 situation report in the state, held in Lagos House, Marina.Details later
Lebanese Suspends Working Visa to Nigerians Rescues 69_Ada Nkong
Following an influx of some Nigerians to Lebanon to work, Amb. Houssam Diab, the Lebanese Ambassador to Nigeria said on Thursday that the Embassy has suspended issuance of working visas to Nigerians seeking domestic work in Lebanon. According to a statrment by Abdur-Rahman Balogun NIDCOM's Head of Media Unit , Diab told the visiting Chairman/CEO… Continue reading Lebanese Suspends Working Visa to Nigerians Rescues 69_Ada Nkong
FG Unveils New Agricultural Program_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government Thursday unveiled its new agriculture programme aimed at maximising food production and ensuring food security in the country The project codenamed ‘The Green Imperative’, is to be funded with $1.2 bn loan from Brazil and will have a presence in the six geopolitical zones, all the LGAs and the senatorial districts in… Continue reading FG Unveils New Agricultural Program_Ada Nkong
Ogun State:Police Arrest Man For Rape of 70 Year Woman_Ada Nkong
The police have arrested a young man, Wasiu Bankole, accused of raping a 70-year-old woman in the Agbado area of Ogun State. In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the 25-year-old suspect committed the crime two days ago in Ifo Local Government Area of the state. He… Continue reading Ogun State:Police Arrest Man For Rape of 70 Year Woman_Ada Nkong
Lawmakers Reject Castration as Punishment For Rape_Ada Nkong
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an amendment calling for castration as punishment for rape cases in Nigeria.The prayer was sponsored by Rep. James Faleke (APC-Lagos). During plenary, the house considered and approved a motion seeking severe penalties against worsening cases of rape in the country.Majority of lawmakers however shot down the prayer, as… Continue reading Lawmakers Reject Castration as Punishment For Rape_Ada Nkong
