HUMAN INTEREST

Uneased Lockdown in the FCT_Ada Nkong

I may not be Joseph but I sure have a knack for dreams that come true. It is therefore logical that when I got into the car this morning to drive to work, I knew it would not be bread and butter. I hit the express to get fuel, the gas station wasn't selling. A… Continue reading Uneased Lockdown in the FCT_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Covid-19: 170 New Cases in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

As the partial easing of the lockdown commences today, 170 fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the NCDC. Lagos again has the highest cases ,39 followed by Kano with 29 cases and Ogun with 24. The FCT and Sokoto have 12 cases each and Oyo has the least with 1 case. Tge number… Continue reading Covid-19: 170 New Cases in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

BANKING

CBN, Banks Agree on Suspension of Staff Sack_Ada Nkong

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the banks in the country have agreed to shelve the planned sack of workers in the banking sector as a result of the pandemic. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the apex bank’s Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor.Newsannexonline recalls that the Presidential Task Force Team on… Continue reading CBN, Banks Agree on Suspension of Staff Sack_Ada Nkong

DISASTER

Nasarawa Lawmaker Dies of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

A Lawmaker from Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Adamu Suleiman, has died of coronavirus (COVID-19). Suleiman is the index death from COVID-19 in the state.The state governor, Abdullahi Sule, announced the death of the lawmaker while briefing reporters Sunday, in Lafia . Giving an update on the disease, Governor Sule revealed that Suleiman died before… Continue reading Nasarawa Lawmaker Dies of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Zamfara loses Emir in Isolation_Ada Nkong

Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Mohammed Asha, is dead.He was believed to have died of complications from COVID-19. Zamfara Publicity Secretary for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19, Alhaji Mustafa Jafaru Kaura, sai the deceased had been in isolation at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau for three days.Though his blood sample had… Continue reading Zamfara loses Emir in Isolation_Ada Nkong

OPINION

World Press Freedom Day: NUJ FCT Tasks Journalist on Objective, Accurate Reporting of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

Emmanuek Ogbeche FCT NUJ Chairman As the world celebrates World Press Freedom day amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, Journalist have been tasked to be " the antidote of fake Covid-19 news" by sticking to ethical reporting . The NUJ FCT Chairman , Emmanuel Ogbeche made the call in a press statement issued Sunday in Abuja. See… Continue reading World Press Freedom Day: NUJ FCT Tasks Journalist on Objective, Accurate Reporting of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Covid-19: Lead Rural Africa Reaches Out to 350 Households With Palliatives_Ada Nkong

As part of its commitment to providing succour to people in rural areas, Lead Rural Africa a civil society organization distributed foodstuff in the first phase of its outreach to vulnerable persons in NDE community in Ikom, Cross River state. The MD , Dr Mandus Akonjom speaking to our correspondent in a telephone interview said… Continue reading Covid-19: Lead Rural Africa Reaches Out to 350 Households With Palliatives_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

220 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The number of cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria have continued to increase. The death toll also has surged. The NCDC has confirmed 220 fresh cases in Nigeria. Lagos has the lead with 62 cases while Abuja is next with 52 cases. Plateau, Kano, Ebonyi,Kwara, Osun and Nasarawa are at the bottom of the list with… Continue reading 220 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

OPINION

Covid-19 in Abuja: A New Reality_Dr Biodun Ogungbo

There are now two problems to appreciate in Abuja, FCT:1: The government is planning to relax the lockdown in Abuja on Monday, though the number of cases of Covid-19 is increasing in the country and in Abuja. Abuja recorded its highest number so far in the past few weeks. 2: The number of cases in… Continue reading Covid-19 in Abuja: A New Reality_Dr Biodun Ogungbo