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Nigeria COVID-19 cases surpass 36, 000 with 653 new infections

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 653 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 36, 107. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle late on Saturday. The health agency said that as of July 18, 653 new confirmed cases and six deathsContinue reading “Nigeria COVID-19 cases surpass 36, 000 with 653 new infections”

You have 12 days to meet COVID-19 guidelines – FG tells School Operators

The Federal Government has given school owners till July, 29 to meet specific guidelines for safe reopening of schools. It said schools are expected to undertake self-assessment and send feedback to State Ministries of Education, not later than 29th July, 2020. The government said an official date for safe reopening of schools will be announcedContinue reading “You have 12 days to meet COVID-19 guidelines – FG tells School Operators”

Aare Gani Adams calls for proper investigation on Arotile’s deaths says death suspicious

Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams,has urged the Federal Government to properly investigate the gruesome murder of Nigeria’s first female combat Helicopter Pilot,Totulope Arotile, saying the death was suspicious. Adams, in a statement on Thursday, by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, described the late Arotile’s death as a personal loss, especially,Continue reading “Aare Gani Adams calls for proper investigation on Arotile’s deaths says death suspicious”

Call to Glory: Mama Aderinokun lived a fulfilled life – Adebutu

The Chairman, Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Rural Development at the 8th National Assembly and founder, Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, has sent a message of condolence to a staunch member of Ogun PDP, Hon. Olumide Aderinokun over the death of his mother, Chief (Mrs) Olabisi Adunni Aderinokun whose death occurredContinue reading “Call to Glory: Mama Aderinokun lived a fulfilled life – Adebutu”

School Resumption: Order partial reopening of schools, Reps tell Buhari

The House of Representatives has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to order a partial reopening of schools to allow pupils sit for the 2020 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. The House made the call at the plenary on Tuesday following a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by aContinue reading “School Resumption: Order partial reopening of schools, Reps tell Buhari”

Buruji loses appeal on Judge’s withdrawal from Ogun PDP Cases

The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Tuesday, 14th July, 2020 maintains the court’s proceedings and orders of 9th June, 2020 where the Judge recused himself from suits FHC/AB/CS/24/2020 and FHC/AB/CS/44/2020. The counsel to the applicants, Barr. Ifeoma Essom addressed the court based on the motion on notice dated 10th June, 2020 requesting theContinue reading “Buruji loses appeal on Judge’s withdrawal from Ogun PDP Cases”

COVID-19: PTF conducts mid-term review of national response strategy

Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has conducted a mid-term review of National Response Strategy on the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, the PTF Chairman, Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mid-term review was attendedContinue reading “COVID-19: PTF conducts mid-term review of national response strategy”

Responsible journalism is key to success of democracy- Pantami

Dr Isa Pantami, Minister for Communications and Digital Economy at the Digital Skills training for ICT Reporters in Abuja. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, on Monday said that responsible journalism was key to the success of democracy. Pantami said this at the opening ceremony of the training of National Information TechnologyContinue reading “Responsible journalism is key to success of democracy- Pantami”

UNGA president blames rising hunger on flawed food systems

Tijani Muhammad-Bande UNGA President President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande has blamed the global rise in hunger on “deep structural flaws” in food systems. Muhammad-Bande spoke at the launch of the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 on Monday. The UNGA president, who is Nigeria’sContinue reading “UNGA president blames rising hunger on flawed food systems”

Ladi Adebutu wakes Ogun State Government from slumber on flood disaster

The former member of the 8th Assembly of House of Representatives who represented Remo Federal Constituency, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu has advised Ogun State Government on what to do to prevent flood disaster in Ogun State. The advised was contained in a press release personally signed. “As a concerned citizen of Ogun State and a criticalContinue reading “Ladi Adebutu wakes Ogun State Government from slumber on flood disaster”