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 […]
COVID-19: Edo Govt Bans Public Gathering
Records First Coronavirus Case Edo State government on Monday announced that a ban has been placed on public gathering of over 50 persons in the state. The announcement was made by the state governor Godwin Obaseki during a briefing after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the state on Monday. The first case […]
COVID-19: Kaduna State Govt Activates Measures To Protect Citizens (Watch Video)
KADUNA UPDATE: KDSG imposes extraordinary measures for Covid-19 Text of State Broadcast by Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, on emergency measures taken to protect residents from Covid-19, Monday, 23rd March 2020 My dear people of Kaduna State, It is a sad fact that coronavirus is in Nigeria. I address you today to reinforce […]
How journalists can work from home securely
Harlo Holmes Director of Newsroom Digital SecurityMarch 18, 2020 Olivia Martin Digital Security TrainerMarch 18, 2020 David Huerta Digital Security TrainerMarch 18, 2020 Martin Shelton Principal ResearcherMarch 18, 2020 As a community, as news organizations, and as individual journalists, we should now expect major systemic changes in how our workplaces are organized to protect each […]
Corona Virus : Senator Wamakko urges Nigerians to pray fervently, heed directives
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto SEQUEL to the raging Corona Virus Pandemic, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko on Friday joined in the call on Nigerians to pray fervently for urgent divine solutions. The call by Wamakko who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District in the National Assembly on the All Progressives Congress (APC) is coming on the heels […]