On the 7th of March 2021, 269 new confirmed cases of covid-19 and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 158,506 cases have been confirmed, 137,875 cases have been discharged and 1,969 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 269 new cases are […]
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US Visa Interviews To Restart In Nigeria
The United States has announced plans to recommence visa interviews and other consular services in Nigeria. This was made known by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos at the unveiling of its expanded pavilion. Claire Pierangelo, the Consul General, noted that the renovated pavilion will provide a new safe space […]
Aminu Tambuwal Calls For ECOWAS Review on Free Movement
Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, has called for a review of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocol on free movement to check the influx of foreign herders into Nigeria. Accord to report, the governor said some of the herdsmen who come from neighbouring countries contribute to […]
President Buhari Hails Osinbajo at 64, Says He is Reliable, Dedicated
President Buhari, yesterday, sent a congratulatory message to celebrate the vice-president’s 64th birthday. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari described Osinbajo as a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent, but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job. He […]
Presidency Debunks fire Rumors in Aso Rock
Presidency has confirmed there was a fire outbreak outside the perimeter of Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of power, on Saturday night. According to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, the incident happened between the villa and the army barracks towards Asokoro. He denied reports that the fire outbreak occurred inside Aso Rock. […]
Gov Willie Obiano Urges Ndi Anambra To Get Covid-19 Vaccines
Governor Willie Obiano has called on Ndi Anambra to collect and fill COVID-19 vaccine forms in order to be vaccinated. Governor Obiano who made the call at Ekwulobia noted that frontline health workers in the state will be the first to take their own vaccines. Governor Willie Obiano made it […]
Anambra State Government warns marketers of adulterated, unwholesome petroleum products saying it may sponsor a law to checkmate the menace
Anambra State Government has warned all wholesalers, distributors and marketers of petroleum products especially engine oil to desist from sale of adulterated, unblended and unwholesome oil in any part of the state. The Special Assistant to the Governor Willie Obiano on Oil and Gas, Chief Chris Okonkwo, gave the warning […]
Gunmen attack Kaduna airport, staff quarters, abduct families
Reports say staff quarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, at the Kaduna Airport, was attacked by gunmen who abducted some families in the wee hours of Saturday. Locals near the airport said the gunmen were armed with dangerous weapons and whisked away some members of staff and […]
NPHCDA budgets N10.6bn for Nationwide transportation of COVID-19 vaccines
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency says it has budgeted the sum of 10.6 billion naira to transport COVID-19 vaccine to the 36 states and the 774 local government areas as well as the Federal Capital Territory and the five area councils. The agency also disclosed that about 1.4 […]
I won’t take any Vaccine; Kogi has no business with COVID-19 – Gov. Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said that COVID-19 is not their business in the state and he would not take any vaccine or compel any one in the state to take it. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Governor Bello further stated that if the Federal Government is gracious […]