The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been scheduled to commence in August. The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, announced this on Monday at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. He said, “From the 4th of August to the 5th of September, please take note. Last […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections on Monday surpassed the 29, 000 mark as the country reported 575 new cases of the virus. This is according to the latest data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In a tweet on its official handle on Monday night, the NCDC explained that the new cases were reported […]
A panel investigating the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday invited the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu. the panel is reportedly sitting at the Banquet Hall wing of the Presidential Villa. A report monitored on The Nation by this online news platform claimed that the embattled EFCC Chairman […]
Members of the seven panels set up by Imo State Government, to critically look into specific activities of the state government, between 2011 and 2019, have been dragged to the Federal High Court, Abuja, by Senator Rochas Okorocha. Also included in the suit, which is marked FHC/ABJ/CS/508/2020, are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, […]
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has assured that Lionel Messi will end his football career at the Spanish club. This is coming amidst speculations that the 33-year-old talisman Argentine striker may leave Nou Camp when his current deal expires as he is yet to agree new terms with the Spanish giants. However, Bartomeu has rubbished […]
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 […]
