Borno governor’s chief of staff is dead
The chief of staff to Borno State governor Babagana Wakil is dead. A statement by Isa Gusau, Governor Babagana Zulum’s spokesman, said he died on Wednesday and would be buried same day. He gave no details of what led to his death. His statement reads,“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Jana’iza of late chief of staff, […]
Buhari nominates ex-Guardian editor, others as ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated 42 people as ambassadors designate. The list made up of 41 non-career and one career ambassadors was read on the floor at plenary by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Among the nominees are Debo Adesina (Oyo), former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, former Minister of State for Defence, Ademola Seriki (Lagos) […]
Gunmen attack Lokoja Federal Medical Centre
Some gunmen on Wednesday morning attacked the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Kogi State. The gunmen carted away computers and other sensitive materials from the administrative department. They also carted away vital documents, laptops and phones of staff and patients. They operated for about thirty minutes before leaving. The Kogi State police command has […]
Edo guber poll: These are the contestants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the provisional list of governorship candidates for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The list contains names of governorship candidates from 14 political parties – 13 males and one female. A statement by Festus Okoye, INEC national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education […]
Covid-19: Okowa, wife test positive
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and his wife Edith have tested positive for coronavirus. The governor on his Facebook Page wrote, “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter.” The governor last […]
Bello says coronavirus is a hoax
The worst yet to come, WHO warns The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said the fear of coronavirus kills faster than the virus itself. He said the virus was “imported” and “forced on people” to shorten their lives. Bello disagreed with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over the death of the state […]
Covid-19: Akeredolu tests positive
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has tested positive for coronavirus. The governor disclosed this on his Facebook page. He said he is already in self-isolation as required by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He wrote, “Earlier today, I got confirmation of a positive result for Covid-19. I am asymptomatic and not displaying […]
Police to pay three Shiite families N15m
Nigeria Police has been directed to pay N15 million to three families over the killings of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). A Federal High Court, Abuja, which gave the order also ordered the National Hospital, Abuja, to immediately release the three bodies in its morgue to the families. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in […]
Millions apply for N-Power jobs
Over a million citizens have applied for the N-Power jobs since the portal was opened, according to Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director information, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development. The Batch C application began at 11:45pm on June 26, and closed on June 28, 2020. Iliya in the statement said, “The ministry […]
Burna Boy wins international Award
Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has won this year’s BET Award for Best International Act. The 2020 BET Awards was held virtually in Los Angeles, United States of America and was hosted by American comedian Amanda Seales. The Award had to be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic was simulcasted via CBS. Burna Boy […]
