House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to ensure that all schools in the country, whether public or private are fumigated before they are reopened. They also urged the Minister to reach students in the rural areas with the online teaching which was recently introduced […]
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Nigeria yesterday, recorded 229 new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria to 8,068
Nigeria on 24th May, 2020, recorded 229 new cases of #COVID19; bringing the total number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria to 8,068. The breakdown of the newly confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria is as follows-: Lagos-90, Katsina-27, Imo-26, Kano-23, FCT-14, Plateau-12, Ogun-9, Delta-7, Borno-5, Rivers-5, Oyo-4, Gombe-3, […]
NYSC Cancels Passing-out Ceremonial Parade for 2019 Batch B stream 1
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cancelled the passing-out ceremonial parade for the 2019 Batch “B” Stream One Corps members, which is slated to hold on May 28th 2020. It said the development is due to the threat posed by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The scheme in a statement […]
A Labour leader and a member of National Institute Kuru Jos, Comrade Issa Aremu, has made a case for teachers to considered as offering essential services.
A Labour leader and a member of National Institute Kuru Jos, Comrade Issa Aremu, has made a case for teachers to considered as offering essential services. Speaking at a function in Jos, Plateau State, Aremu also observed that, it was time the Federal government focused on the all sectors impact […]
President Buhari directs all appointments made by late Abba Kyari not approved by him.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, to cancel all appointments and approvals the late Chief of staff Abba Kyari, personally made without his permission. Though no reason was given for the President’s action, however, reports indicated that no less than 150 memos […]
South-East Governors reject Inspector General of Police, Mr Abubakar’s methodology of Community policing, saying it negates their earlier agreement.
Governors of the South East Zone have rejected the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar’s methodology of Community policing. The Governors have, therefore asked the five state Houses of Assembly to commence enactment of state security laws that will give legal backing to establishment of Regional Security in line with […]
Nigeria’s VP, Prof Yemi Osibanjo Constitutes a Committee on the reopening of Nigeria’s Economy
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has constituted a committee on the reopening of the economy. This was one of the resolves after chairing a virtual National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, May 21, the first since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a press release signed by […]
Northern State Governors have resolved to repatriate Almajirais back to their respective states with strict complaince to laid down protocols
Despite call by some members of the National Assembly that almajirai should not be repatriated to their respective States due to the increasing cases of coronavirus disease, Governors from the nineteen States in the North, under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum, have resolved to continue with the exercise […]
COVID-19: Taskforce in River State intercepts trailer load of building materials smuggling people into the state.
Members of COVID-19 Taskforce in Rumuigbo, River State on Wednesday, intercepted a trailer loaded with building materials smuggling people into the State. The interception was aided by the collective effort of NYCN, Ijaw Youths and residents of the area. Speaking at the scene, Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Prince […]
FG has Declared monday and Tuesday Being 25th & 26th of May respectively as Public Holidays to mark Eid-al-Fitri Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eid-I Fitri Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the Federal Government. Aregbesola who congratulated all Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, called on them to imbibe […]