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Federal Government has warned church leaders, Christians and other Nigerians against ‘reckless confidence’ as regards the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary to Government of the Federation BOSS MUSTAPHA, who spoke at the interdenominational church prayer service against COVID-19 held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, expressed discontent with the level of recklessness and disregard […]
Doctors in Cross River State have embarked on an indefinite strike over COVID-19 concerns in the state. The doctors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Medical Association, announced their decision to embark on an industrial action via a letter written to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire on Sunday. According to the State NMA Chairman, […]
Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have killed 75 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered weapons in the northeast. The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, the terrorists were killed in an ongoing offensive in the region that resulted in casualties on Boko […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases continued to rise as the country on Sunday reported 544 fresh infections. This is according to a tweet by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) which said the new figure brings the West African nation’s total confirmed cases to 28,711. The agency said the new COVID-19 cases were reported in 18 […]
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. The governor made this known on Today on his verified Twitter handle. He wrote, “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and […]
Imo State pensioners have given Imo State Government 7 day’s ultimatum with effect from today 1st July 2020.to commerce payment of pension arrears. Speaking with journalists during a peaceful protest at the government house gate, Chairman Pensioners Intervention Committee OHANEZE IYKE expressed disappointment with the State Government to honour her earlier promised through the secretary […]
Lionel Messi scored the 700th goal of his career on Tuesday by converting a penalty against Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Barca’s captain fooled Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak with a chip down the middle at Camp Nou, where he hit another remarkable milestone for club and country. Messi’s 700 goals include 630 for Barcelona and […]
The police in Rivers State have arrested a notorious kidnapper and serial killer, Anthony Ndubuisi in Umuebulu Etche Local Government Area of the state. The suspect who hails from Ngo-Okpala in Imo State is said to have carried out several kidnappings and killings of his unsuspecting victims, including three foreigners and a Nigerian. According to […]
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Akeredolu announced this on Tuesday in a Facebook post. He disclosed that his sample had been collected to test for COVID-19 and the result came back positive earlier before the announcement. The governor, however, noted that he was asymptomatic and has yet to […]
This was confirmed on Tuesday night by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a tweet via its official handle. Just like the previous day, the new cases were recorded across 18 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Giving a breakdown of the cases, the NCDC noted that the five […]
