Governance

Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians on Lifting of Lockdown_Ada Nkong

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians. 1.All places of worship remains closed until further notice. Eateries and restaurants to open between 9am-3pm and are to do only takeout. No eat in. Also 9am-3pm only! Take note! Must wear gloves and masks.Public transport. All commuters to wear masks and gloves. Handwashing equipment and thermometers must be… Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians on Lifting of Lockdown_Ada Nkong

Governance

Covid-19: SGF Explains Curfew And Interstate Travel Guidelines of President Buhari_Ada Nkong

President Buhari in his Nationwide broadcast on Monday said the Lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT will be lifted from Monday 4 May 2020. However, a nationwide 8 pm to 6 am curfew was also imposed. Boss Mustapha during the PTF briefing shed more light on the content of the President's speech. REMARKS BY… Continue reading Covid-19: SGF Explains Curfew And Interstate Travel Guidelines of President Buhari_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS · Governance · POLITICS

Someone played “Hanky Panky” with Presidents initial broadcast speach-Femi Adesina_Femi Ehiabhi

The Presidency has finally explained how Buhari’s Covid-19 speech was leaked hours before Monday’s national broadcast, saying that someone obtained and leaked the draft of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech hours before the national broadcast on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, when he appeared… Continue reading Someone played “Hanky Panky” with Presidents initial broadcast speach-Femi Adesina_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Aggressively test for and trace cases of COVID-19-Bill Gates_Femi Ehiabhi

The ability for parts of the United States to safely and effectively begin to lift coronavirus restrictions will depend on the country's capacity to aggressively test for and trace new cases of the virus, Bill Gates told CNN's Fareed Zakaria Sunday. His comments come as several US states prepare to ease social distancing and stay-at-home… Continue reading Aggressively test for and trace cases of COVID-19-Bill Gates_Femi Ehiabhi

CRIME · Judiciary · SCANDALS

Ex-JAMB Registrar To Forfeit Properties_Femi Ehiabhi

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of Gravity FM, Igboho and some properties belonging to Ex-Registrar of Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Dibu Ojerinde. According to the forfeiture order published, Justice Ijeoma L. Ojukwu ruled that each of the said properties was acquired with public funds which represents… Continue reading Ex-JAMB Registrar To Forfeit Properties_Femi Ehiabhi

Judiciary

New Judges: NJC Approves 70 to different Nigerian Courts_Femi Ehiabhi

The National Judicial Council has approved the appointment of 70 judges to different courts in Nigeria. Four of the judges were appointed as heads of important courts in Nigeria. These are M.B. Dongban as President of the Court of Appeal, Muhammad Salihu as Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Jigawa State; Muhammad Usman… Continue reading New Judges: NJC Approves 70 to different Nigerian Courts_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · OPINION · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: More tests required before America restarts_Femi Ehiabhi

Even as Donald Trump has delineated his plan to relax social distancing, the United States remains very much in the dark about who has the coronavirus and who does not. We have a shortage of COVID-19 tests, and we simultaneously have the highest number of confirmed cases in the world. Consequently, not every American who… Continue reading COVID-19: More tests required before America restarts_Femi Ehiabhi

Governance

Farmers Urged to Prepare to Return to Their Farms_Ada Nkong

The SGF, Boss Mustapha has called on farmers to prepare to return to their farms as the rainy season begins. Mustapha made the call during the Presidential taskforce briefing on Covid-19 today in Abuja. This he said is necessary to forestall a scarcity of food occasioned by the Pandemic. Full text of speech REMARKS BY… Continue reading Farmers Urged to Prepare to Return to Their Farms_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Condemns Treatment of Nigerians in China_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expressed disappointment at discrimination against Nigerians and some other Africans living in China. Speaking at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 , Thursday in Abuja, Onyeama said the Nigerian government has sent strong words to the Chinese authorities. “We have been engaging with the… Continue reading FG Condemns Treatment of Nigerians in China_Ada Nkong