American University of Nigeria, Yola, disengages 400 staff
Sequel to a long restructuring process, the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa, has disengaged the services of about 400 of its staff. Prof. Abba Tahir, the Vice President…
Senate directs probe into status of 5G network, technological impact in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday directed its committees on Communication, Science and Technology and Health to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the status of the Fifth Generation (5G) Network in…
COVID-19: Delta State Run-away patient intercepted in Enugu
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi The Enugu State Rapid Response Task Force on COVID-19 and security agencies have intercepted a run-away COVID-19 patient from the Delta State Isolation and Treatment Centre….
Driver with NCDC tests positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the state has recorded an additional confirmed case of coronavirus, bringing the number of active cases to 12. Sule made…
Lawmaker introduces National Health Emergency Bill in Senate Plenary
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for first reading, the National Health Emergency Bill, 2020. The Bill was sponsored by Sen. Chukwuka Utazi, (PDP-Enugu) and Chairman, Senate Commitee on…
COVID-19: PTF to mobilise about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases in Kano
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will engage about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases of coronavirus in Kano State. The PTF Chairman and…
Aswani market in Lagos now opens on Wednesdays – Council Chairman
Mr Shamsudeen Olaleye, the Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Tuesday said the popular Aswani market in Lagos would no longer be opened on Tuesdays but…
Infectious diseases Bill to go through public hearing – Gbajabiamila
Speaker House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 being debated on the floor of the House of Representatives will be put to public hearing,…
We don’t think the gradual lockdown ease is a mistake – NCDC
DG NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says it relies on Nigerians to take responsibility for their health as we continue to fight the coronavirus…
COVID-19: KDSG says it’s treating 65 Almajiri Children, 2 Policemen
Governor, Nasir El-Rufai The Kaduna State government has confirmed that it is treating 72 COVID-19 patients in the state. This was contained in a statement by the spokesman to Governor…