Politics

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that Nigeria and Nigerians will come out of COVID-19 pandemic stronger. He revealed this during his interaction at the 2020 edition of ‘The Platform’ themed “Nigeria’s battle against COVID-19”. According to him, we will all survive the outbreak and ...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has begged the Federal Government to identify, publish and use confiscated buildings as isolation centres for coronavirus patients. SERAP revealed this in a recent letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, which was made available to newsmen in Lagos. According to the organization, it ...

President Muhammadu Buhari‘s social media aide, Lauretta Onochie has come out to say that the president is not the monitor for state governors in Nigeria amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lauretta recently revealed that every governor in the country is accountable to the people in his state and Buhari does not ...

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has come out to say that the state’s Assembly member, Suleiman Adamu has died of the coronavirus disease and this makes him the first casualty in the state. The deceased represented Nasarawa Central at the State House of Assembly while he was alive. According to ...

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently mourning Kano State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar. His condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja today. According ...

The Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to announce the relaxation of lockdown order by six hours each on Mondays and Thursdays amid the coronavirus pandemic. He revealed this at a press briefing organized by the Kano State Government State Taskforce on COVID-19, held at the government ...

Ex Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has begged Nigerians to pray for the quick recovery of the founder of Daar Communications PLC, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of his family, plus others who have tested positive for coronavirus. In a recent statement by his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed sympathy ...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered federal workers who live outside Abuja to stay where they are until their respective states of residence lift their current ban on interstate travel. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello revealed this in a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that Nigeria has a high dose of disinformation, fake news, hate news being circulated by people who use media platforms. He disclosed this while applauding the Nigerian media for the commendable work they have done and are currently doing amid the coronavirus ...

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has reached out to government, humanitarian and non-governmental organizations to begin a large scale sensitization of the rural community in order to curb the spread of coronavirus outbreak. Chief Sunny revealed this as he addressed newsmen in Warri, Delta ...

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently mourning with family and friends of a renowned economist, Professor Owodunni Teriba, who died at 82 days ago. Reacting via his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari hailed Teriba’s can-do spirit and high level of education before his death. According to him, Owodunni hoisted Nigeria’s flag ...

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures In Nigeria, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has come out to hail Nigerian workers for continually pushing for the growth of the Nigerian economy. Obasa recently came out to say that Nigerian workers are the ones guaranteeing ...

Archbishop of Enugu Province, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has blasted Igbo leaders for being the most self-centered and selfish people in Nigerian politics. Speaking recently as he marked his 30th anniversary as Bishop at Bishop’s court, Emmanuel revealed that until Ndigbo unite to present someone they have complete ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that no fewer than 113 health workers are presently infected with the deadly coronavirus disease in Nigeria. FG used the opportunity to urge everyone in the front lines against the pandemic to adhere to its advisories relating to the management of the ...

Kaduna State governor, Nasiru Ahmad El -Rufai has come out to warn that his government will not permit any trader to sabotage its efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rufai recently revealed that traders should avoid selfishness and prioritize saving the lives of Nigerians during the ...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that the country’s huge population is a big challenge in the battle against coronavirus in the nation. Osinbajo, however, revealed that the edge of being able to manage the issues in smaller measures via the states has aided authorities to ...

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has come out to say that out of every 5 sick Lagosians that show respiratory symptoms, one is infected with COVID-19. The professor revealed while adding that the deadly virus also affects the kidneys and the blood. According to him, the fact ...

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has come out to say he would resign from President Muhammadu Buhari’s government if the approved recruitment of 774, 000 people is hijacked by politicians. The politician revealed this today while inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Extended Special Public Works Across ...

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has come out to say that 825 tests yielded the 195 positive results recently announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday. He revealed this during the daily briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja. The 195 ...

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has come out to reveal the details for Nigeria’s gradual reopening of the economy set to commence on Monday, May 4, 2020. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu recently came out to say that companies involved in food processing can resume and ...