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On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated every May 3, President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commendation he extended to the Nigerian media in his last two broadcasts to the country, applauding the good work they have done, and are still doing, as the nation confronts the unseen …

New York, May 02, 2020 The New York USA and Owerri, Imo State based Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), has declared Mbaise a no-go-area for coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The group, in a recent statement on the pandemic by its Health Program Director Dr Keyna Osondu Omenukor, declared “…..we are determined …

Madrid, May 2, 2020 Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday said he was hopeful that La Liga returns “soon”. Sanchez however said he expected that it would be the leagues and federation that decide when, after the government began easing coronavirus restrictions. The sports ministry approved La Liga’s plans …

By Aisha Ahmed Kano, May 2, 2020 Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman, has donated a mobile testing centre with the capacity to test 400 people for COVID-19 daily, to the Kano State Government. Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, made this known in a …

  Officers of the Nigeria Police have apprehended 11 travellers from Sokoto, who defied the inter-state lockdown order of the Oyo State Government, in their bid to sneak into Akure, Ondo State. Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has, however declared that the travellers will not be released to …

As workers globally marked the May Day, a case has been made for the collaboration between employers and employees to work out strategies to minimize the impact of the business shut down occasioned by the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic. President of the Chemical and Non-Metallic Sector Employers, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, …

  By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 2, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for  speedy recovery of the founder of Daar Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of his family, and all others  who  tested positive for COVID-19. Abubakar in a statement signed by his …

  1. Praise God, thank Him and give Him glory. He is the giver of all good gifts. 2. Father, please make me purely whole, not just healed but purely whole – whole body, soul and spirit . 3. Father, please give me pure Life – Healthy, Strong, Vigorous – …

Pastor-in-charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, New Dawn Pavillion, Lagos, Olusola Dada, recently celebrated his wife, Abolanle Amosu Olusola-Dada, on the occasion of her 40th birthday. It was a day of great joy for family, brethren, relatives, friends, colleagues and other well wishers who graced the glamorous event as there …

Commissioner for Health, Enugu State, Professor Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has said that a fourth confirmed case of coronavirus has emered in the state. In a statement, Professor Ikechukwu said that this means four cases have tested positive in Enugu, two have been discharged and two are now currently positive. This …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 1, 2020 Two groups – the Transparency Monitors and the Buhari Media Vanguard (BMV) – have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for extending the tenure of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The groups gave the commendation on Friday in …

Cologne (Germany), May 1, 2020 German top-flight football club FC Cologne said on Friday that group training was continuing in spite of three people at the club testing positive for COVID-19. The Bundesliga side said in a statement that the entire squad and coaching staff had been tested on Thursday. …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 1, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again assured that his administration will ensure that no employer would retrench or lay off workers due to effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) without going through due process of social dialogue. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement …

By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, May 1, 2020 Enugu State government has directed a partial and gradual reopening of the Ogbete Main Market on May 4 following relaxation of the COVID-19 partial lockdown. A statement on Friday in Enugu by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, said …

History was made on Friday, May 1, 2020 as foremost composite e-commerce giant, Konga successfully hosted the first ever live online auction in Africa. The event tagged Konga Last Price, which was hosted concurrently across Konga’s social media channels and the website attracted over 25,000 bargain-hungry shoppers who participated in …

By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, May 1, 2020 For the second day running, the Borno State High Powered Response Team on Covid-19 have suspended its daily briefing to the media on its activities. Journalists and other stakeholders waiting for updates on the growing cases of Covid-19 in the state on Friday …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has lauded the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi for his strategic leadership role in the war against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Governor Fayemi gave the commendation in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday while receiving two motorized fumigators donated to the state by the …

In line with his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday released the names of individuals and corporate organisations that donated to the State Government towards the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. The donations, which are in cash and …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commiserated with families of the victims of a fuel tanker fire incident at Obalende area of Lagos. A release today (Friday) in Abuja by the corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Dr. Kennie Obateru, stated that NNPC wishes all those that sustained …

The drive for greater efficiency to withstand the effects of Coronavirus pandemic on businesses underpinned recent decisions by Access Bank Plc. As the pandemic ravages businesses world-wide, Access Bank is taking proactive steps to keep operating costs under control. Indeed, the Bank’s GMD/CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe on Thursday informed shareholders …

The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) says it has concluded investigations on a spill from Well 13 at Angiama in Bayelsa. The oil well located at Angiama, a coastline settlement by the bank of River Nun, Southern Ijaw Local Government in Bayelsa is operated by Shell Petroleum …

New York The New York USA and Owerri, Imo State based Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), has, following the successful completion of training of 200 COVID 19 informants, launched its aggressive but innovative, grassroots “MPR Coronavirus Prevention Awareness Program (MCPAP)”. The organization, according to a statement by its Chief Press Secretary, …

“With the shocking demise of former Governor of Borno state, Mohammed Goni, Nigeria has certainly lost one of its self-effacing best,” Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said. Malam Isa Gusau, special adviser to the governor on public relations and strategy, in a tribute by Borno State Governor of the first …

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 So much has been said about Mallam Abba Kyari, the fallen Chief of Staff to the president, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retired). He has been painted as hero and patriot who died on active service and, therefore, deserves to be lionised. Many people in government, including Buhari …

The news came like a bolt from a stormy Sky. Brother Willy had made his last Sale. But it was not closing Bell time at the Exchange, I thought to myself , so it could not be true. But Chris Asoluka assured me it was true. A friendship that began …