EDUCATION

Schools in Edo State to Remain Closed Till February 1_Ada Nkong

Edo state governor, Gov. Godwin Obasekisays schools in the state will remain closed until Feb. 1, while the state works out measures for coping with the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Obaseki spoke at a news conference on in Benin. Meanwhile, schools across the country are preparing to resume on Jan. 18. ”We… Continue reading Schools in Edo State to Remain Closed Till February 1_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Armed Forces Remembrance day: Not Enough Ado_Ada Nkong

Today we remember, our fallen heroes, Nigeria remembers you, We honor you, your courage we salute, Nigeria remembers you. You gave your life for a truly just cause, That Nigeria may be one, strong united sovereign state, Nigeria remembers you. Nowadays, you just wake up and its armed forces remembrance day. No heralding or at… Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance day: Not Enough Ado_Ada Nkong

COVID-19

The US coronavirus death toll is projected to surpass 400,000 by Inauguration Day_Femi Ehiabhi

At the current rate of daily fatalities, the US death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic may surpass 400,000 before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Wednesday. Another 14,400 Americans are projected to die from the virus over the next six days, according to an ensemble forecast published by the Centers for Disease Control and… Continue reading The US coronavirus death toll is projected to surpass 400,000 by Inauguration Day_Femi Ehiabhi

WORLD NEWS

Uganda’s Bibi White Claims He Won Elections by Far_Ada Nkong

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Friday claimed victory in a presidential election, rejecting early results which gave President Yoweri Museveni a wide lead as a “joke”. “I am very confident that we defeated the dictator by far. I call upon all Ugandans to reject the blackmail. We have certainly won the election and we’ve… Continue reading Uganda’s Bibi White Claims He Won Elections by Far_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

PTF National Coordinator Debunks Rumuors of Lockdown_Ada Nkong

The PTF National coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu has asked Nigerians to disregard false reports of an imminent lockdown. In a video being circulated by the PTF, Dr Aliyu urged Nigerians to go about their normal activities while observing the covid-19 guidelines. Follow link to See Video https://youtu.be/UYU58snFjJY

EDUCATION

Breaking: Federal Ministry of Education Confirms School resumption 18th January_Ada Nkong

The Federal Ministry of education has finally cleared the air on school resumption. A statement Thursday signed by its public relation officer, Ben Bem Goong broke the information. According to the statement, students are to resume but follow covid19 protocols strictly. See full text of statement. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONoffice of the director (press &… Continue reading Breaking: Federal Ministry of Education Confirms School resumption 18th January_Ada Nkong

OPINION

RESUMPTION OF ACADEMIC SESSION BRUHAHA-Femi Ehiabhi

Academic sessions in Nigeria have been disrupted on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic that got the attention of the world since the early start of the year in 2020.The handling of the Covid-19 pandemic by the Nigerian Government and even the citizenry in containing its spread is another matter of discourse.The lockdown effected by… Continue reading RESUMPTION OF ACADEMIC SESSION BRUHAHA-Femi Ehiabhi

WORLD NEWS

Bobi Wine: Pop Star Turned Politician Takes on Uganda Strong Man

Every day that Bobi Wine sets out on the campaign trail in his bid to unseat Uganda's authoritarian president, Yoweri Museveni, his 5-year-old daughter, Suubi Nakaayi, asks him to make a promise: that he will come home alive. "And I always make that promise, not knowing whether or not I will fulfill it," said Wine,… Continue reading Bobi Wine: Pop Star Turned Politician Takes on Uganda Strong Man

Transportation

E-Ticketing for Rail Services Commence Next Week- Amaechi_Ada Nkong

The Minister for transportation,Rotimi Amaechi says e-ticketing for train services has commenced. The minister disclosed this on his twitter handle Wednesday. The development hopefully will check sharp practices currently reported in the purchase of tickets on the abuja- Kaduna rail corridor. Demand for train tickets witnessed marked increase as many dread the Abuja- Kaduna road… Continue reading E-Ticketing for Rail Services Commence Next Week- Amaechi_Ada Nkong