COVID-19: Active cases now 2,508 as Nigeria records 195 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says Nigeria’s active coronavirus infections now 2,508 of 3,145 This was contained in a series of tweets on Wednesday night. According to the Centre,…
Part of steps agreed upon to end Almajiri system by NGF is repatriation back to States of origin- El Rufai
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the Northern Governors are determined to bring an end to the Almajiri system in the region. The governor said this…
65 of 169 Almajiris brought back to Kaduna test positive for COVID-19 – El Rufai
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that 65 of the 169 almajiris brought back to the state have tested positive for the coronavirus. The governor disclosed this on…
COVID-19: PTF urges governors to intensify dialogue on the “Almajiri” situation in the country
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), has called on Governors to address the “Almajiri” pupils issues squarely, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary…
My choice of words deliberate in referring to Abacha loot as “Abacha Assets”- Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, has faulted those criticising him for describing the recently repatriated Abacha loots as “Abacha assets”. Malami, in…
Oil price inches to $31 per barrel on lockdown easing
Oil rose above $31 a barrel on Wednesday as some countries ease coronavirus lockdowns offset a report showing a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. inventories. Brent crude has almost doubled since…
Aviation minister says airlines lose N17bn monthly due to COVID-19
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the aviation industry has lost over N17 billion on a monthly basis since due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, since their operations…
Woman gives birth on flight conveying Nigerians to Lagos from Dubai
Chairman NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa A chartered plane conveying Nigerian returnees from the United Arab Emirates has made a U-turn after a pregnant woman reportedly went into labour. The Chairman…
COVID-19: FG extends ban on flights by 4 weeks
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that the ban on all flights in and out…
COVID-19: Avoid visiting friends, receiving visitors to curb community transmission – NOA warns Nigerians
The Kaduna State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday called on Nigerians to avoid any form of social interaction to end community transmission of COVID-19. The…