Kaduna restricts large gatherings, religious services and social events
As part of measures to protect residents from, and slow down the spread of the coronavirus disease, the Kaduna State Government is restricting religious services and all large gatherings. While no case of Covid-19 has been reported in the state so far, the government has a duty to work with all our leaders and residents […]
COVID-19: Tambuwal tasks Nigerian leaders to brace up against global pandemic
By Ado Hassn, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Thursday tasked leaders in the country to brace up to the global challenge in tackling the problem. The call is coming against the backdrop of the spreading coronavirus pandemic fast claiming lives across the globe. The governor who called on leaders to close ranks […]
CORONAVIRUS: US approves anti-malarial drug ‘Cloroquin’ for treatment.
The US has approved the anti-malarial drug chloroquine for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus, US President Donald Trump said Thursday. “We’re going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately, and that’s where the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has been so great,” Trump told reporters. “They’ve gone through the approval […]
Coronavirus: FG Orders Closure Of All Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country and as part of measures to contain the spread. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono. According to a communique on Thursday, […]
Governors of Northwest, Kwara and Niger meet on security, Covid-19
Governors of states in the Northwest geopolitical zone, Kwara and Niger States today met in Kaduna to review the security situation in their areas and to agree joint responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Present at the meeting were Governors Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna) Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), […]
NCDC: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 HOTLINES
080097000010 080097000010 Wherever you are in Nigeria, That’s the number to call, IF you suspect any Coronavirus. It is toll-free, no charges. Pls SHARE for everyone to know.
Hezbollah Commander Awaits Trial For Terror Financing In Austria
Austrian Parliament Stops Short Of Recognizing Hezbollah In Its Entirety As Terrorist Organization (New York, N.Y.) – On March 15, 2020, a Hezbollah commander was arraigned in Carinthia, Austria, on the charge of financing terrorism. The commander, having lived in Carinthia for 13 years, stands accused of working for Hezbollah in Lebanon and financing operations for the terror group, […]
Environmentalists re-strategize on governance
Lack of good and well-intentioned environmental governance and social audit for effective monitoring and evaluation of data and procurement have been identified as the major impediment against the climate change campaign in Kaduna state. A leading member of Network of Civil Societies in Environment, Gloria Kasang Bulus, who made this known during a one-day capacity […]
Women’s day : NB Plc partners Kaduna NAWOJ…
… enjoins women to be self reliant The Nigerian Breweries Plc has partnered Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kaduna Chapter to celebrate this year’s International Women Day calling on Women to be self reliant so as support their families. The Former Chairperson Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ( NAWOJ) Mrs Jummai Yari made the […]
Reps Reject Bill To Establish Civil Societies Regulatory Commission
Members of the House of Representatives have rejected a bill to establish the Civil Societies Regulatory Commission for coordinated regulation of Civil Society Organisations. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Tuesday. But some lawmakers opposed the bill saying it goes against section 40 of the constitution which gives every citizen […]