COVID-19: States to get $1.5bn stimulus from World Bank — NEC
The World Bank has a proposal of 1.5 billion dollars to states as part economic stimulus to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed….
Akwa Ocha Production: Delta graduates 90 from Skill Acquisition Centre
The poverty alleviation programme of Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, received a boost with the graduation of 90 Deltans trained in the production of native attire popularly known…
MFM Directs Members to Repeat 30-day Prayer Retreat from June 8
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has directed the repeat of her 30 days Prayer Retreat, whose second session ends this weekend. The General Overseer of MFM worldwide, Dr….
Cross River suspends doctor linked to death of Governor’s aide, closes clinic
The Cross River Government says it has suspended Dr Offiong Okoho, over alleged unprofessional practices leading to the death of Prince Otu-Otu Duke, a patient under his care. Duke, who…
Covid-19: Africa records 2,995 deaths; over 95,000 cases – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at May 21, had risen to over 95, 000 with 2,995 deaths. WHO Regional Office for…
Covid-19: Teaching hospital begins consultation via phone
The Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, has said it would start phone consultation for patients, to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dr Amina Bello-Mukhtar, Head of Clinical…
Rivers State begins community policing
The Police Command in Rivers, on Thursday, began community policing in the state, following the launch of the Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) in the state. The Commissioner of Police…
Osinbajo leads NEC in virtual meeting: Post-Covid-19 economy tops agenda
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, presided over the first ever virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Details of the meeting were sketchy…
Police harassment: NMA orders members back to work in Lagos
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State, has reversed the indefinite sit-at-home directive to its members, telling them to resume work from 6 p.m today. The Association gave the directive…
Made in Nigeria goods: How Senior Govt officials flout Presidential directives
There are concerns that more Nigeria manufacturers will close shop before the end of October this year not because of COVID-19, but rather the refusal of most senior government officials…