COVID-19: FG lifts ban on religious gatherings, bans gathering of over 20 persons outside of the workplace
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the country. Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha,…
Edo APC primary: Buhari wished me good luck, assured me of his support – Obaseki
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed door with Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja during which the governor claimed President Buhari assured him of…
FG reduces nationwide curfew time, orders full banking operation
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced reduction of the nationwide curfew time from 10pm to 4am beginning from Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. The National Coordinator of the…
FG extends gradual easing of lockdown by 2 weeks beginning 2nd June
The Federal Government has extended the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown across the country by two additional weeks. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force…
Schools remain closed as FG lifts restriction on worship centres
The Federal Government has lifted restriction on worship centres but says it must be done based on Covid-19 safety protocols released by each state. Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the…
NDDC Audit: Akpabio chides promoters of fake audio; writes DSS, others
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed an audio linking him to a plot to blow up pipelines, stressing that it is a fake audio wrought by…
Another security man allegedly defiles a 9-year-old girl: Remanded
An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Monday ordered that a security man, Gideon Sunday who allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl be remanded in police custody. The police charged…
Facebook, Snapchat join other companies voicing concerns about discrimination against African-Americans
Facebook Inc and Snap Inc became the latest U.S. companies condemning racial inequality in the United States as violent protests flared up across major cities over the death of George…
Manchester United extends Odion Ighalo’s loan contract till January
Odion Ighalo is staying with Manchester United after the club agreed a loan extension with Shanghai Shenhua until January 2021. Eyebrows were raised when the former Watford striker made his…
Congo confirms new Ebola case in its Western province
Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a case of Ebola in the western province of Equateur, over 1,000 km (620 miles) away from the ongoing outbreak in the country’s east,…