PTF on COVID-19 Chairman, Boss Mustapha. As the nation prepares for the reopening of schools, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has mandated schools to carry out weekly risk assessments while states and local governments are to conduct monthly and quarterly risk assessments. Mrs Elsie Ilori, Head, Department of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Nigeria Centre for …

…Why we can’t reduce test costs for travellers – Aliyu …Says 1million test kits about N18 bn ..There has to be evidence Nigeria is flattening curve – NMA By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government said, yesterday, it was beginning to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic but insisted that Nigerians must continue to guard against …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru As  part of measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector, the National  National Economic Council, NEC, yesterday said 15 states have qualified to benefit from the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, funding for education. Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, stated this while briefing State House correspondents at …

…Say state AGs, councils’ll meet on the issue …Bill will promote equitable dev, management of ground water —FG By Henry Umoru Governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have said they will soon take a position on the controversial National Water Resources Bill 2020. The NGF, which disclosed this after its 17th teleconference …

Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment …CSOs pledge to join forces with labour to battle govt ..Nurses, midwives begin mobilization for industrial action By Victor Young, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Joseph Erunke The Federal  Government, yesterday, said it would meet with its relevant agencies and ministries over the demand by the Nigeria Labour Congress, …

Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor. By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has requested that all banks in the country submit the statements of domiciliary accounts of some high profile individuals, including owners of popular betting companies Nigeria. CBN issued the directive in a September 15, 2020 letter signed by Z. Markus …

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu …Maintain sanctity of your campaigns – police commissioner By Dayo Johnson CANDIDATE of the All Progressives Congress, APC and governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked the state police command to investigate, arrest and prosecute the political thugs that attacked his convoy and that of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic …

…INEC distributes sensitive materials …Security agencies in show of force …IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement …1,735,910 voters to decide candidates’ fate …PDP storms INEC headquarters, demands assurance of credible polls …With 31,000 security operatives, there must not be rigging, violence – ADP …Obaseki hails Buhari’s call for peaceful, transparent election, declares today work free …Buni …

An Osogbo Magistrates ‘ Court in Osun on Thursday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old tailor, Abdulrasaq Sodiq, in Ilesa Correctional Center for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. Sodiq pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him, but the Magistrate, Mr Taofeek Badmus, ordered the remand of the defendant in Ilesa Correctional facility. Badmus, who …

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has asked Nigerians to endure the current hardship brought about by the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff, promising that the people would in the nearest future begin to reap the benefits of the deregulation policy. It also urged the organized labour not to …

The Maritime agencies in the country on Thursday resolved to ensure security and safety on waterways for improved water transportation through adequate collaboration and synergy. Dr George Moghalu, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) disclosed this at the end of the Third Monthly Meeting of Chief Executives of Maritime Agencies in Lokoja. …

Senate President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly have been asked to focus on improving the fledgling Nigerian economy, creating jobs for the teeming youths of the country as well as combating the increasing insecurity in the country instead of promoting bills that will divide the country. A human rights and pro-democracy organisation, Human Rights, Liberty …

Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian West is joining other celebrities to freeze her Facebook and Instagram accounts on Wednesday, in a campaign urging the world’s biggest social media company to curb the spread of hate and propaganda. “Misinformation shared on social media has a serious impact on our elections and undermines our democracy,” Kardashian West wrote in …

Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, last Monday joined dignitaries to celebrate the commencement of Ibom Air commercial flights operations at the Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu. The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Hon. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ezeilo applauded Ibom Air for finding Enugu conducive as its takeoff point into the South …

Senate The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has urged the National Assembly to add more powers on its role of deploying technology in the nation’s electoral process by approving its recommendations on electoral process. Mr Festus Okoye , INEC’s National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education, made the call at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), forum …

The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday passed a motion urging the state government to maintain drainage systems across the state to tackle flooding. The motion titled: “Need to Construct and Reconstruct Drainage Systems in the State” was moved by Mr Ojo Olawiwola, an All Progressives Congress member representing Oke-Ogun constituency. The bill, which got …

The European Union Iraq has called on the European Commission to exclude the state from the list of third countries that launder money and finance terrorism, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. The foreign ministry said this in the wake of a meeting between Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrel. …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Facebook’s Vice President, Policy and Communication, Nick Clegg, are set to hold a virtual informal chat on Facebook on Friday. Facebook, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the chat would be held as part of its activities during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The News Agency of Nigeria …

Accuse him of alleged monumental corruption By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Thursday, faulted and countered statements made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging Nigeria fast becoming a failed state and more divided than ever. This was contained in a speech read by the leader …

Hon. Farah Dagogo representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, River State …Says $10trillion of Funds Wasted on Frivolities In 8years By Tordue Salem A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Dagogo Farah, has accused governors of the Niger Delta of prodigal expenditure of the thirteen percent derivation allocated to them from oil sales. The lawmaker from Rivers …