The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has assured Nigerians of robust security during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, noting that proactive measures had been put in place nationwide. He enjoined the citizens to observe the Eid celebrations bearing in mind the unusual times occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic while stating that the Force would…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic will likely lead to many children dropping out of school in Nigeria. Tallen while flagging off the 2020 National Children’s Day celebration, themed: “Promoting Girl-Child Education for Sustainable Development’’, in Abuja expressed concern that the pandemic will likely affect girl-child education….
The Lagos State government has revealed why the state has recorded more COVID-19 cases than Kano State. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, disclosed that Lagos State has “increased testing capacity, whereas Kano has only one testing centre” which became functional recently. The Commissioner, who spoke at a press conference yesterday said that though…
Facebook user, Abuchi Onwumelu has taken to the platform to narrate how a teenage boy allegedly impregnated his two younger sisters during the lockdown. He wrote: A Devastated mother on social media has posted a tragic tale to seek advice about what steps to take to deal with her dilemma. According to her, her 17-year-old…
Controversial blogger Blessing Okoro has advised women to use a man as a ladder which they will climb to their destination. According to her women who stay with a ladder are not smart because sometimes they fall with the ladder. Speaking in a viral video, Blessing Okoro also spoke against the idea which sees women…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Godswill Obioma as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Examinations Council (NECO). In a letter dated May 15 and signed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, the letter said the appointment which is for five years took effect from May 14. A statement released by…
Three of the six active cases of COVID-19 in Ondo have tested negative for the viral infection and will be discharged later today(Friday), the state health commissioner, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro confirmed to our correspondent. Adegbenro, while speaking with our correspondent on a phone call also said the state has only one new case of the…
The Lagos State government has started a downward review of the 2020 budget due to the adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos, Sam Egube, disclosed this on Thursday, May 21. He said that the review, approved by the State Executive Council, is aimed at reducing the…
Jean Codo, a Republic of Benin businessman who was standing trial for an alleged €29m fraud, has died in Kirikiri prison, Lagos. Codo, who owns Transport and Port Management System Limited, slumped and died in the prison on Thursday morning May 21. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Codo and his company, TPMS, were…
The Government of Sri Lanka on Friday lifted a ban on wedding receptions as part of an easing of Coronavirus restrictions, with grooms not expected to kiss the bride at least in public. The country is known for holding wedding celebrations with thousands of guests, and the festivities can last for days. But under the new…