Gov.Obaseki mourns Majek Fashek says he took the world by storm
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has mourned Reggae music icon, Majek Fashek, who died on Tuesday at the age of 71. Announcing Majek’s death on Tuesday morning, his manager Omenka…
Nigeria records 12 new fatalities, death toll now 299
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 299 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in 35 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory. The NCDC disclosed this in…
FG says domestic flights may resume from June 21, lists conditions, says arrangements would be made regarding interstate travel
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has listed some conditions which are currently being considered before the final reopening of domestic flights following weeks of lockdown. The Minister noted that…
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…