February 14, 2025
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‘Africa’s air connectivity in disarray’

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Africa’s air transport industry has experienced several major disruptions over the last few decades, including health and economic crises it a temporary setback. But none was as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic, which struck at a period that hit a projected 150 million passengers in the continent. The COVID-19 pandemic, which began […]
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Edo 2020: Direct primary safer under COVID-19 pandemic

Former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Pally Iriase has advised that adopting direct primary in choosing the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in the Edo state governorship election is safer and meets the COVID-19 health advisory and protocols. Iriase said the APC must reject the temptation of adopting indirect primary option to […]
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Rep. distributes palliatives to constituents in Bauchi

The member representing Ningi/ Warji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abdullahi Abdulkadir, has distributed palliatives to his constituency as part of efforts to cushion their hardship during the Ramadan fasting period and the COVID-19 pandemic. Briefing newsmen on the distribution exercise on Thursday, Rep. Abdulkadir, said the gesture was aimed
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Ini Edo ‘gifts’ 30 fans N300,000

Delectable Nollywood actress, Ini Edo as part of her birthday celebration have donated to her fans and followers N300,000 to celebrate her birthday during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. The renowned actress, who said words were not enough to express how excited and grateful she was, took to her Instagram page on Thursday to appreciate God […]
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COVID-19: Jibrin urges Buhari to rescue Kano

Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sen. Barau Jibrin (Kano North) has urged the federal government to assist Kano state financially, to enable it to control the rising spread of COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Jibrin, stressed the need for the federal government to assist Kano state government with funds, equipment […]