Lagos explosion: Bethlehem school loses 5 staff, 3 students currently receiving treatment – Education Director
The director of Education, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor Jerome Oduntan says of the 269 students of the Bethlehem only 3 of the students are currently in the hospital…
COVID-19: Sokoto govt. cancels 2020 opening ceremony of Trade Fair
Sokoto State Government has cancelled public inauguration of 2020 International Trade Fair organised by the Sokoto Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (SOCCIMA). The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,…
Resident doctors in Abuja commence indefinite strike
Resident doctors in Abuja have begun an indefinite strike over non-payment of salaries. Recall that on Tuesday the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, had mandated the Rep. Tanko Sununu-led…
Address the nation, restrict large gatherings – Senate urges FG
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to restrict large gatherings in the country as a means of preventing the spread of Coronavirus. The Upper Chamber is also calling on…
Facebook, Google in talks with Washington to track, combat coronavirus outbreak
Facebook and Google are in talks with Washington over potentially using individuals’ personal data to track and combat the coronavirus outbreak, US media reported. The project would involve collecting location…
Buhari presides over FEC, orders a minute silence in honour of Lagos explosion victims, Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) where a minute silence was observed in honour of victims of Sunday’s Lagos explosion. The…
NOUN: Current student population now over 550,000 as FG targets 1 million
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is targeting one million student population in the near future in its quest to widen access to education. The Vice Chancellor of the…
Katsina records 1st suspected case of COVID-19- Permanent Secretary
The Katsina State Government on Wednesday said it had recorded first suspected case of coronavirus (COVID 19) in the state. Dr Kabir Mustapha, the Permanent Secretary, in the state Ministry…
FG Confirms Five New Cases of COVID-19
The Federal Government has confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the number of cases to 8. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire confirmed the cases during…
COVID -19: FG places travel ban on 13 countries
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha made the announcement at a…