3 Oyo Exco members test positive for COVID-19, offices closed
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, said that three members of the state executive council have tested positive for COVID-19. Makinde, who made the announcement on his twitter…
Our plans for N2.3trn Covid-19 stimulus package – Minister
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N2.3 trillion stimulus package to support the Nigerian economy in the face of the disruptions and…
WIKE: STRIVING TO MAKE RIVERS STATE SAFE
By Paulinus Nsirim “Fundamentally, during the campaigns, we also promised to secure our State. No government is worth any value if it cannot guarantee the security of lives and property….
Alleged $9.8m fraud: Court declines halting ex-NNPC GMD’s trial
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, declined to stop further proceedings in the trial of former General Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew…
Alleged IMN killings: Court to deliver judgement June, 29
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed June 29 to deliver judgment in the alleged killings of three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) by officers…
Court remands 2 cousins over alleged murder of Maersk MD’s wife
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded two cousins; Olamilekan Goke and Akande Adeyinka, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over alleged rape and murder of the 44-year-old…
Giadom is APC Acting National Chairman; Buhari to attend meeting
Mr Victor Giadom has received the backing of President Muhammadu Buhari as Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Presidency has confirmed. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu wrote:…
Polaris Bank Disburses billions of naira under Its Health Sector Loan in 30 days
Polaris Bank in its support for SMEs in the health sector (Private hospitals, Pharmacies, Retailers, Diagnostic centres, etc…) launched a one stop-solution, in September 2019, and has disbursed billions to…
IMF forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP expected to shrink by 3.2%
Sub-Saharan Africa’s gross domestic product is expected to shrink by 3.2% this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, more…
COVID-19: 74% of infections from unknown exposures -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 74 percent COVID-19 infections in the country are from unknown exposures. This makes up 15,718 of the 21,371 cases so far…