Health
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COVID-19: Nwodo calls for judicial inquiry into killings by security operatives; Condemns inequity in palliatives distribution
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has called for a high-powered judicial inquiry into the frequent…
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22 Exxon Mobil staff arrested, quarantined in Rivers •Gov. Wike hails NLNG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that security agencies have arrested 22 staff of Exxon Mobil who entered…
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China must pay reparations to Africa for its coronavirus failures By Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili
Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili is the former vice president for the Africa region at the World Bank and the former…
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Prof Ejike heads Aguobu-Owa covid-19 palliatives committee *We decided on self-help since neither FG nor state govts have data of the indigent in our community, says Mr. Ibe
A former university Vice-Chancellor and renowned scientist, Prof. Chiweyite Ejike, has been named the coordinator of the Aguobu-Owa Covid-19 Palliatives…
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Lockdown palliatives: Emulate Zinox Group’s strategy to reach needy Nigerians, Atedo Peterside, others urge Govt, Nigeria’s rich
Rich and influential Nigerians as well as state and local governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have been urged to borrow…
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New York extends coronavirus shutdown to May 15
New York, April 16, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the state’s shutdown to stem the spread…
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Facebook announces new steps to curb dangerous hoaxes, misinformation on Coronavirus
Facebook has announced another step the company is taking to combat the spread of harmful hoaxes and misinformation about COVID-19…
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Our workforce is COVID-19 free, says Chevron Nigeria
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 16, 2020 Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on Thursday announced that its workforce, both expatriate and…
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Obi reveals how late Sosoliso Boss helped him succeed as Anambra Governor; mourns
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has mourned the…
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Buhari felicitates with PM Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, following his discharge from hospital over Covid-19. In a congratulatory…
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Borno Gov’t to punish COVID-19 lockdown violators
By: Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, April 15, 2020 Borno State government said it would no longer tolerate violators of the total…
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New York to make face mask compulsory in public
New York, April 16, 2020 Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York on Wednesday said he would issue an executive order…
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COVID-19: Why we quarantined our staff – Chevron Nigeria Limited
CHEVRON Nigeria Limited, CNL, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/CNL Joint Venture, NNPC/CNL JV, says it has continued to…
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Serie A players, officials to be tested, isolated when training resumes
Rome, April 15, 2020 The players and staff at Serie A clubs should be tested for coronavirus and then isolated…
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Covid-19: Gombe govt. trains 50 journalists on role expected of media
By Hajara Leman Gombe, April 15,2020 The Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19 has trained 50 journalist from various media organizations…
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Buhari holds teleconference with Presidential Task Force on COVID-19
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 15, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held teleconference with members of the Presidential Task…
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Defeat virus first, criticise later, says WHO special envoy
Dubai, April 15, 2020 The World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 special envoy on Wednesday urged critics to focus first on defeating…
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Council Chairmen, DPOs support Mbaise Policy Roundtable COVID-19 mitigation program
New York, April 14, The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) Health team, has expressed optimism for a successful execution of their…
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COVID 19: President Buhari lauds EU donation of N21 Billion
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja commended the European Union for donating the sum of N21 billion (50 million Euros)…
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Gov Abiodun declares total lockdown from Saturday
By Yetunde Fatungase Abeokuta, April 14, 2020 Gov Dapo Abiodun has declared that the state would be on total lockdown…
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Lagos residents express dissatisfaction with 14-day lockdown extension
By Adaeze Iroha Lagos, April 14, 2020 Some residents in Festac area of Lagos on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the…
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COVID-19 Palliative: NCDMB supports Bayelsa with 2 truckloads of relief items
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday donated two truckloads of edible items to support the Bayelsa…
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COVID 19: Mbaise Policy Roundtable activates Adopt-A-Village Initiative; Reaches out to widows, vulnerable persons
New York, April 12, 2020: The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) has activated its “Adopt-A-Village Initiative (ADAVI),” aimed at alleviating…
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Obi tasks FG on transparency, accountability of COVID-19 funds
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has tasked the Federal Government and other concerned…
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Chinese flight: Airline crew members not being quarantined in UNILAG – Management
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) management has denied a report that the crew of the airline that flew in Chinese…
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