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The Presidency has come out to say that the 1st phase of gradual easing of lockdown measures announced by President Muhammadu Buhari will end on Monday, May 18, 2020. Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi revealed this on social media recently while announcing the ...

The Federal Government has come out to assure operators of the Nigerian Betting Industry that the government is committed to making sure they do not battle undue setbacks during the coronavirus pandemic. FG recently revealed that it will not hesitate to give necessary approvals for any kind of palliative that ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has blasted the Peace Accord Forum, referring to it as a non-existent and faceless group. IPOB recently revealed that making use of hiring faceless groups to attack the people who keep blasting some activities of the Federal Government will not stop their organization and ...

The Presidency has come out to say that the recently returned $311, which was part of the money allegedly stolen by the late former Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha has been allocated for infrastructure development in Nigeria. FG also revealed that part of the cash would be used for ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begged federal and state governments to not stop or deduct workers’ salaries amid the coronavirus pandemic. NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba revealed this today in commemoration of the 2020 International Workers’ Memorial Day with the theme: “Stop the Pandemic at Work.” According to him, ...

The Federal Government just banned the inter-state movement of coronavirus patients in the country. Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, revealed this recently in Abuja, at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF), briefing on COVID-19. According to Osagie, everyone that has tested positive must be treated in the state where their diagnosis ...

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has come out to beg Nigerians to start using face masks in public places to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. He revealed this during a recent media briefing because it would provide extra protection from the virus that has infected nearly 2 million people across ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha has come out to say that the Federal Government is not expecting an upsurge of fatality in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Boss, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF), revealed this today ...

The Federal Government has guaranteed proper distribution of the medical supplies brought by the team from China amid the battle against the spread of coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health recently received equipment and consumables worth 1.3 million dollars as well as 15 medical experts ...

The Federal Government has come out to accuse vice-chancellors of public universities of being behind Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU’s opposing the implementation of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS, in universities. FG believes university lecturers are mere frontrunners for the vice-chancellors who are ready to do all ...

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians abroad to abandon any plan to embark on non-essential travel back to the country. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire recently revealed that everyone should remain where they are because of the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. According to him, the chances of infections ...

Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya has reacted to the current stay-at-home advice to Nigerians to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the nation. Beverly revealed that the citizens are currently being asked to take a lot of personal responsibility for preventing the spread of #COVID19 but things could be easier. According ...

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has revealed that it has suspended all its programmes scheduled to hold between March and April 2020 after efforts by the Federal Government to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. In a recent statement in Abuja, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of ...

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has come out to say that Muhammadu Buhari will speak to Nigerians on the Coronavirus outbreak if the need arises. Garba revealed that the people can only expect the president to come out and address them ...

The Federal Government is not happy with the indiscriminate hike in the cost of local rice in the country. Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed this at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. According to him, it is dishonesty on the part ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that public universities in Nigeria stink of corruption. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono, who spoke to newsmen recently said the current 2 weeks warning strike embarked by ASUU is meant to force FG to back down on IPPIS, ...

The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) has come out to say that its agitations and actions over the years have been based on 6 vital demands. Abuja Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof. Theophilus Lagi recently listed the demands to include more funding for public universities and renegotiation of ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that the 2 weeks warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is illegal. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige revealed this as he spoke to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal ...