The Nigeria Union of Journalist has condemned the fines imposed by the NBC on Channels, AIT and Arise TV for their reportage of the Lekki toll gate shooting incidence, describing it as an attempt to muzzle the media. A statement signed by the national chairman of the union , Chris Isiguzo says, the journalist should… Continue reading NUJ Condemns NBC Fines on Media Houses for Lekki Toll Gate Reportage_Ada Nkong
COVID19N: update for Monday 26th of October, 2020-NCDC_Femi Ehiabhi
119 new cases of COVID-119 Lagos-77FCT-26Plateau-9Edo-4Oyo-2Nasarawa-1 As at 26th of October 2020, there are 62,111 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 57,571 discharged and 1,132 dead. A breakdown of cases by State are as follows
#EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi
As security operatives commenced intensive house to house search for looted public and private properties within Calabar metropolis, suspected hoodlums have started dumping items into waste bins and various hiding locations around the city. This is coming barely few hours after the Commissioner of police, Abdulkadir Jimoh announced a 24 hours grace for looters to… Continue reading #EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi
Two Women Die Over Covid-19 Palliatives in Abuja_Ada Nkong
Two women died on Monday in a vicious struggle for COVID-19 palliatives looted by hoodlums in a warehouse on the Secretariat road in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.Sources say many people were stabbed, some fainted in the commotion, while several others were injured during the struggle. The palliatives were said to have included rice, salt, noodles,… Continue reading Two Women Die Over Covid-19 Palliatives in Abuja_Ada Nkong
NBC Slams Fine on Channels, AIT,Arise TV for Lekki Toll Gate Reports_Ada Nkong
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has fined Channels TV, African Independent Television, AIT, and Arise TV for their unprofessional reporting of the #EndSARS protests in the country. NBC’s acting Director General, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, who spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Monday said the three stations showed no professionalism in reporting the #EndSARS… Continue reading NBC Slams Fine on Channels, AIT,Arise TV for Lekki Toll Gate Reports_Ada Nkong
FCT Minister Orders Arrest,Prosecution of Looters_Ada Nkong
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the people who broke into the FCT warehouse in Gwagwalada Area Council and looted the food items in the store. Bello gave the order during an emergency security meeting with leaders of various security agencies in the city, on Monday in Abuja.… Continue reading FCT Minister Orders Arrest,Prosecution of Looters_Ada Nkong
DIDA Boss Commiserates With Victims of #EndSARS Protest ,Urges Delta Youths to Protect Foreign and Local Investment_Ada Nkong
The Chairman, Delta State Investment Development Agency (DIDA), and Executive Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta On Investment Matters, Mr Paul Nmah has commiserated with the families of Nigerians, Delta Youths who were victims of #EndSARS Peaceful Protests across the country, especially that of the recent Killings at Lekki-Toll gate in Lagos, even as… Continue reading DIDA Boss Commiserates With Victims of #EndSARS Protest ,Urges Delta Youths to Protect Foreign and Local Investment_Ada Nkong
Covid: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections_Femi Ehiabhi
Spain has declared a national state of emergency and imposed a night-time curfew in an effort to help control a new spike in Covid-19 infections. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the curfew, between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00, would come into force on Sunday. Under the emergency measures, local authorities can also ban travel… Continue reading Covid: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections_Femi Ehiabhi
COVID19: Nigeria update for Sunday 25th of October, 2020-NCDC_Femi Ehiabhi
62 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria: Taraba-18Ogun-15FCT-6Kaduna-6Katsina-4Ondo-4Ekiti-3Rivers-3Kano-1Osun-1Sokoto-1 As at 25th of October 2020, there are 61,992 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 57,465 discharged and 1,130 dead.
