COVID-19: Now Is The Time For Action – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says more actions are needed even in this time when the world is facing a devastating health challenge occasioned by the coronavirus. In a communique shared on social media, Dr Jonathan said this is not a time to fear or despair; noting that it is a moment of responsibility, courage, and […]
COVID-19: Kaduna quarantines state, imposes curfew
Kaduna State Government has imposed curfew throughout the state, following the non compliance to certain measures that were earlier put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe who made this known on Thursday, in the second state broadcast in two days, said that the decision is in line […]
Covid-19: Tambuwal directs closure of routes to Caliphate, solicits devine intervention
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto As part of proactive measures against the spread of the dreaded coronavirus- Covid-19 pandemic raging across the globe, all inter states routes into Sokoto State have been closed from midnight of Friday, March 27th 2020 to 10th April 2020. Similarly, all state civil servants on GL 12 and below are to work […]
COVID-19: Buhari Peaks To Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Speaks Over the last few days I have received extensive briefings on the state of the nation as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic, from the relevant Federal Government agencies as well as the Lagos State Government. Accordingly, I approved the following: The immediate release of a 10 billion Naira grant to […]
Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on planned 2020 budget review
…Slashes revenue projections for Customs, others The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from the Executive arm of Government to brainstorm on the impact of Coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy. The meeting specifically touched on the planned review of the 2020 budget and […]
COVID-19: 5 New Cases Confirmed, Total Now 51
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that cases of coronavirus in the country have hit 51. The NCDC on its website said, “On the 25th March 25, 2020, Six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was recorded in Nigeria. “Till date, 50 cases have been confirmed, two cases have been discharged and one […]
COVID 19: Kaduna Bans “Okada”
…Kaduna announces more preventive measures Kaduna State Government has banned the operations of motorcycle taxis and tricycles because they do not satisfy the conditions for social distancing. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe who made this known in a state broadcast on Wednesday, said that decision was taken after senior government officials met to review […]
Tears As Grace Isaac Guru Is Laid To Rest
Multitudes of Muslims and Christian scholars and Faithful from across Nigeria, Wednesday afternoon, participated in the funeral service of Grace Isaac Guru, the wife of popular Kaduna Pastor. Alaramma Abdullarahman Mahammed Bichi, from kano state who came with his entourage said, they came with the sole aims of strengthening Good relationship between Muslims and Christians. He […]
COVID-19: Buhari Suspends FEC Meetings Until Further Notice
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the weekly FEC meetings until further notice. This is coming on the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus. The Task Force also approved other additional measures including, the postponement of the meeting of Council of State scheduled for Thursday the 26th of March 2020. Other measures taken […]
COVID-19: CAMAC Makes Special Case for Almajiris, Other Vulnerable Children
The Centre for Media Advocacy for Mother and Child (CAMAC), has called on government to make special arrangement for the Almajiris who roam the streets as the dreaded Corona Virus ravages the world population. CAMAC noted that despite the pandemic, a large group of Nigerian children are homeless and helpless as they go about on […]