Governors Call For Suspension of Infectious Disease Bill_Ada Nkong

May 14, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Governors of the 36 states have asked the Federal government to suspend the infectious disease bill.The Governors, who expressed their discomfort with the bill at the 8th COVID-19 teleconference of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF),Wednesday, also said that they were not consulted on the Bill despite being at the forefront of efforts to contain the… Continue reading Governors Call For Suspension of Infectious Disease Bill_Ada Nkong

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Borno State Lifts Lockdown_Ada Nkong

May 14, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

S lockdown declared in Borno state has been suspended indefinitely.The state government has also relaxed the ban on religious gatherings, but called for strict guidelines on maintaining physical distancing in mosques and churches.Meanwhile, the ban on Eid prayers are still in force.Umar Kadafur, deputy governor and chairman of the state COVID-19 response committee, made this… Continue reading Borno State Lifts Lockdown_Ada Nkong

Femi FK Reacts to Gambari’s appointment_Femi Ehiabhi

May 13, 2020 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to Prof. Ibrahim Gambari’s appointment as new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Fani-Kayode, with the appointment of Gambari as Chief of Staff, for the first time in the nation’s history, “we have a Fulani President and a Fulani Chief of Staff both serving a Fulani Govt.… Continue reading Femi FK Reacts to Gambari’s appointment_Femi Ehiabhi

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Photos: Virtual FEC Meeting ,Gambari in Attendance_Ada Nkong

May 13, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

The President presided over a virtual Federal Executive Council meeting Wednesday at the Villa. In attendance was Gambari the new chief of Staff whose appointment was announced before the meeting commenced.

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U.S Elections: Polls gives Biden a marginal lead over Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

May 13, 2020 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

U.S. President Donald Trump now trails Democratic challenger Joe Biden by 8 percentage points among registered voters. This is according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. The poll conducted on Monday and Tuesday showed that 41% of U.S. adults approved of Trump’s performance in office, down 4 points from a similar poll that… Continue reading U.S Elections: Polls gives Biden a marginal lead over Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

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Covid-19: Wike Demolishes Hotels For Flouting Guidelines_Ada Nkong

May 10, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday demolished two hotels, Prudent Hotel, Alode, Eleme, and Etemete Hotel, Onne for flouting Rivers State Government Executive Order 6. The Rivers State Government Executive Order 6, banned the operation of hotels across the 23 Local Government Areas of the State as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.Governor Wike… Continue reading Covid-19: Wike Demolishes Hotels For Flouting Guidelines_Ada Nkong

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FG Set to Receive 265 Nigerians From Dubai in Lagos Wednesday_Ada Nkong.

May 5, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

The ministry of foreign affairs says all is set to receive 265 Nigerians from Dubai arriving Lagos Wednesday. This was contained in a statement signed by . See full statement: PRESS RELEASE No: MFA/PR/2020/10 UPDATE ON THE EVACUATION OF NIGERIANS ABROAD The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of evacuating Nigerians from abroad… Continue reading FG Set to Receive 265 Nigerians From Dubai in Lagos Wednesday_Ada Nkong.

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JAMB REFUND: Federation Account richer by N3.5 Billion_Femi Ehiabhi

May 3, 2020 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has returned N3.5 billion to the Federation Account from the excess generated from its operations during the conduct of 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board said it had earlier returned N3.5b to the government following the sales of ePINs to UTME candidates, bringing the total remittances this year by the… Continue reading JAMB REFUND: Federation Account richer by N3.5 Billion_Femi Ehiabhi

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Covid-19: Workers Living Outside FCT to Stay at Home As Partial Lockdown Lift Commences Monday_Ada Nkong

May 2, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

PRESS RELEASEFCTA RELEASES GUIDELINES ON EASING OF LOCKDOWN IN THE FCT…TO VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE PARTIAL LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS…TELLS ALL WORKERS RESIDENT OUTSIDE THE FCT TO REMAIN WHERE THEY ARE FOR NOWThe FCTA will enforce rigorously the guidelines regulating the easing of the lockdown in the FCT as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in… Continue reading Covid-19: Workers Living Outside FCT to Stay at Home As Partial Lockdown Lift Commences Monday_Ada Nkong