The Presidents of West African countries under the aegis of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government have appointed President Muhammadu Buhari as Champion of the COVID-19 response. President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He explained that the appointment took place at the… Continue reading Buhari Bags ECOWAS Appointment_Ada Nkong
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Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday_Ada Nkong
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus. “Based on the sighting of the new month’s moon … it has been decided that Friday is the start of the month of Ramadan,” the royal court… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday_Ada Nkong
Quarantine Diaries 11
#Quarantine #Diaries #Reloaded Day12 (Few days later, Louis and Bella were both called by their parents to see to the issue). (Akorkor did introduction between Mr Kim and Louis and both father and son hugged sobbing….) (Their conversation when they met). Mr. Kim: Let me begin from Louis, how did u meet Bella? (Louis narrated… Continue reading Quarantine Diaries 11
Girls in ICT Day: NITDA Harps On Need For Active Participation of Women and Girls_Ada Nkong
The need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in ICT, the world’s has been Emphasized.The National information technology development agency NITDA ,as it joins the rest of the world to celebrate girls in ICT day is drawing attention to the critical need for more girls and women to participate actively in the… Continue reading Girls in ICT Day: NITDA Harps On Need For Active Participation of Women and Girls_Ada Nkong
Kano State Debunks No Test Kits Allegations_Ada Nkong
Contrary to reports that Kano state shut down its test centers for want of test kits, the state government says the shutdown was out of the need to fumigate in line with standard best practices. A statement by the state coordinator ,Dr Tijjani Hussaini reads: "The Kano State Coronavirus testing lab has not been closed.… Continue reading Kano State Debunks No Test Kits Allegations_Ada Nkong
Ghanian Taxi Driver Invents No Touch Hand Wash Machine For Cars_Ada Nkong
A taxi driver has invented a hand-washing system that can be attached to cars to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 - According to him, he does not have a great background in education and did not even get to high school level - He demonstrated how the device works, mentioning he used many miscellaneous… Continue reading Ghanian Taxi Driver Invents No Touch Hand Wash Machine For Cars_Ada Nkong
36 Governors Propose Interstate Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
The 36 state governors in Nigeria have agreed that a two-week national inter-state lockdown is necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Governors made the decision during a meeting on Wednesday following significant increase in the number of cases reported by the NCDC.The Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum,Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti… Continue reading 36 Governors Propose Interstate Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
Amidst Possibility of Interstate Lockdown, Nigeria Records 91 New Cases _Ada Nkong
The NCDC has reported 91 New cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria. This comes as reports indicate that governors have decided on an interstate lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. Lagos tops the list with 74 new cases while Adamawa,FCT,Kwara and Oyo have 1 each. Edo and Delta state have two cases each,Ogun has… Continue reading Amidst Possibility of Interstate Lockdown, Nigeria Records 91 New Cases _Ada Nkong
Buhari Orders Lecturers Not on IPPIS to be Paid
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved immediate payments of salaries owed some lecturers who are not enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Following the refusal to enrol in the IPPIS, some lecturers’ salaries were withheld, however, President Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday, asked that the arrears owed these lecturers be paid.President Buhari… Continue reading Buhari Orders Lecturers Not on IPPIS to be Paid
