Nigeria has recorded 1598 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of persons who have tested positive in the country to 108,943.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via its official Twitter handle.According to the tweet…
Day: January 17, 2021
COVID-19: Edo govt rallies hoteliers, others on adherence to health, safety precautions
BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has urged stakeholders in the state’s hospitality sector to ensure compliance with the health and safety precautions rolled out to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).The charge was made by the Edo State COVID…
Ensure Judicious Application of Funds for Renovation Of Primary Health Centres, Justice Body Tells Community Leaders
Nnewi- The Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, has directed its members to ensure a smooth functioning of health centres in their areas.The JDPC gave this directive during a meeting held at Nnewi during its Co…
President Buhari Felicitates With Former Commonwealth Scribe, Anyaoku At 88
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 88th birthday, which falls on January 18, 2021.In a message, President Buhari congratulated the seasoned diplomat and administ…
Nation’s Greatness, Measured by Strength of Armed Forces – Government
Awka- Anambra State Government joined the nation to commemorate the 2021 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration.The event took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka on Friday, Jan. 15.Gov. Willie Obiano noted that the Armed Forces contributed im…
NIN: Nigerian Government Approves Enrollment Centre For Diplomats
The Nigerian government has approved the setting up of a National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment centre for members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the nation’s capital.This was disclosed in a statement si…
Niger’s democratic transition is good news, but the threat of insurgency remains high
Despite the twin problems – poverty and insecurity – that have faced Niger in the past few decades, President Mahamadou Issoufou successfully completed his two-term tenure. In December 2020, the country held the first election to transfer power from on…
Trump is out, but US evangelicalism remains alive and well in Africa
On the day before the 2020 US presidential election, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, the leader of the African Christian Democratic Party in South Africa, tweeted:Please pray… for President Donald Trump to be re-elected….It seems bizarre that a black African …
Nigerian Air Force Neutralises Bandits In Kaduna State
Troops of the Nigerian Nigerian Air Force have killed several bandits during an operation in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan confirmed that the aircrew o…
Orientation: “No COVID-19 Positive Corps Members Admitted Into Camps” – NYSC
The management of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps, NYSC says no coronavirus positive Corps members were admitted into Orientation campsAccording to the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, it is imperative to r…