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Covid-19: Buhari writes CJN, urges speedy trials, decongestion of Custodial Centres

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

…Approves payment of varsity lecturers withheld salaries President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent measures towards the speedy trial of cases and decongestion of custodial centres in the country in view of Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on

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Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan set for another movie project

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Versatile Nigerian filmmaker and producer of Popular Flick such as Irapada, The CEO, Mechanic amongst others; Kunle Afolayan have revealed that his new Project after the COVID-19 Pandemic might have gone is an epic feature film set in the ancient Oyo Empire. Afolayan confirmed the next project recently during an Instagram Live video and disclosed […]

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COVIF-19: FG donates 6,000 bags of rice to 4 S’West states

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

The federal government on Monday donated 6,000 bags of rice to Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo states as palliatives against the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people. Mrs. Helen Ngozi, the area controller, Oyo and Osun Command delivered the 6,000 bags of rice on behalf of the Nigeria Customs Service to the representatives […]

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Covid-19: FG maps out strategy on emergency response to avoid food shortages

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

The Federal government has stressed the need to to map out a strategy to facilitate free movement of food and agricultural inputs nationwide to avoid food shortages and ensure 2020 production season is not affected. This was stated in a communique issued on Monday after a meeting hosted by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural […]

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NRC disinfects premises, facilities against COVID-19 pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

The Management of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) under the leadership of Engr Fidet Okhiria has embarked on extensive decontamination and disinfection of Railway facilities, office premises, workshops, station building and residences/quarters within the Railway Compound in Lagos. In a statement over the weekend, Deputy Director, Research, Health, Safety and

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Don’t play politics with COVID-19, Osun monarch tasks politicians, parties

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2020 0

The Aafin Oluwo of Kuta in Osun state, Oba Hammed Makama has tasked politicians and political parties to stop playing politics with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the traditional ruler, the coronavirus pandemic has taken the world by surprise, adding that Nigerian politicians must ensure that the virus is tackled with all sincerity. The Osun […]

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Hallelujah Pop-up Channel launches on DStv, GOtv for church experience at home

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

To cater to the spiritual needs of subscribers, following the restriction of religious gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a pop-up channel, Hallelujah Channel, has launched on Dstv and GOtv. Hallelujah Channel will run from 8 April till 7 May and is available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Confam, Family, Yanga and Access packages, […]

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UN chief says children at higher risk of death, abuse due to pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that children are at a higher risk of death, abuse and malnutrition during the coronavirus pandemic. “With the global recession gathering pace, there could be hundreds of thousands of additional child deaths in 2020″ compared to a pre-pandemic scenario, Guterres said in a statement. He said sick […]

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Dangote-led flood c’ttee donates N1.5bn to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

The Presidential Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Committee, set up in 2012 by the Federal Government and led by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has announced a donation of N1.5 billion, to further curtail the virus spread. Announcing the donation after an emergency meeting held recently, Chairman of the committee, Dangote said it has […]

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NOVA Merchant Bank donates relief materials to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

NOVA Merchant Bank has joined numerous others to fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with a donation of various relief materials to the vulnerable sector in Lagos. The bank at the weekend explained that this gesture is in response to the fight against the pandemic, hoping that the provision will support the drive to limit […]

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Easter: NCWS calls for intensive prayers against COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

The National Council of Women Societies, (NCWS) has urged Christians, especially women to use the Easter celebration to pray for divine intervention on the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and the world at large. Mrs. Gloria Shoda, the national president of NCWS, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Shoda, women […]

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Easter: We’ll rise above COVID-19, says lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

As Christians the world over celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the member representing Ndokwa West Constituency in the Delta state House of Assembly, Charles Emetulu, has urged Deltans to look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to better days ahead. Emetulu in a message on Easter Sunday, expressed confidence that with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, […]

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Easter: Don’t be discouraged by COVID-19, cleric urges Christians

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Malachy Maduewesi, has urged Christians not to be discouraged by the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but to take strength in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Maduewesi, of Catholic Diocese of Awka, the Anambra state capital, said on Sunday in Abuja, that God had a way of turning even […]

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Easter: House deputy minority leader advices Nigerians not to despair

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Toby Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians not to despair, assuring that the nation would ultimately overcome her challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Okechukwu stressed that just as Christ rose on Easter morning despite suffering crucifixion on Good Friday, the nation too would emerge stronger from her

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Ekiti approves downward review of 2020 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

The Ekiti state Executive Council on Thursday approved a downward review of the state’s 2020 budget in the face of dwindling revenue occasioned by the fall in global oil prices and the raging COVID-19 pandemic. The downward review was approved at an executive council meeting held through video-conferencing in Ado Ekiti. Commissioner for Information and […]

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Covid- 19: Your call on budget review belated, BMO knocks Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

…Says FG stimulus measures right for economic crisis The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are well behind time in their call for a review of the 2020 budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also accused the former Vice-President of turning […]

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COVID-19 cases top 10, 000 in Africa – WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Congo, says there are so far 10, 000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in 52 Africa countries. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. “There are over 10,000 COVID-19 cases reported across 52 countries in Africa; initially, […]

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Support workers who provide essential services, ULC tells FG

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

The United Labour Congress of Nigeria, (ULC) has urged the federal government to take action to support Nigerian workers who are not just at the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19 Pandemic but also those who provide essential services that are ancillary to the overall success against the outbreak. In a statement signed by the […]

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COVID-19: Lagos state has earned commendation globally, says NLC

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) has lauded the efforts of the Lagos state Government, stating that the moves to fight the COVID-19 pandemic has earned her commendation globally. In a statement signed by the NLC Chairperson, Lagos State, Agnes Funmi Sessi, the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has shown exemplary and enviable leadership in the fight against […]

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How Delta is combating COVID-19 pandemic — Aniagwu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Monday night discussed Combating COVID-19 pandemic in Delta on AIT’s ‘Democracy Today’ in Asaba via Skype and Nosa Akenzua, monitored it. ********* Your neighbouring state of Edo has confirmed a case of the COVID-19, what is Delta State government doing to avert further spread of the […]