Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a sensitization programme on COVID-19 for secondary school Principals, Vice-principals, Headteachers and Relevant Officers as part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted academic activities.The progra…
Day: February 7, 2021
Nigeria Records 1,588 New COVID-19 Cases
Nigeria has recorded 1,588 new cases of corona-virus cases in the country.This was contained in a report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)on Saturday night.According to the agency, the total number of infections in the country …
COVID-19: Kwara Sets Up Technical Working Group On Vaccine Introduction
The Kwara State Government has set up a Technical Working Group (TWG) as part of the national response to COVID-19 vaccine introduction.The group would serve as an advisory body to the State as part of its strategies to sensitise people ahead of the in…
AU Must Be Reformed To Remain Relevant – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive reform of the structures and operations of the African Union, to make it more functional in meeting targets, warning that the organization would become stale, except it becomes more result-orien…
Foreign Affairs Minister Congratulates Amb. Adeoye On AU Election
Nigeria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has congratulated Amb. Bankole Adeoye on his election as African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.The Minister stated this via his verified Twitter handle on Satur…
World Cancer Day: Early detection, key to management of disease – says Health Commissioner
Awka-Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala says early detection is key to management of cancer.Dr Okpala said this while interacting with Journalists in his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.Reflecting on the commemoration…
Government introduces new measures to curb spread of COVID-19 in Anambra
Awka-Civil servants from Grade level 1 to 12 will on Feb. 8 as part of measures to curtail spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Anambra, work from home.This is contained in a statement released by Secretary to Anambra State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobel…
Ministry to organise virtual international conference with Anambra indigenes in Diaspora
Awka-Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism will organise a virtual International Conference with Anambra indigenes in The Diaspora.The Commissioner, Dr Kenneth Anierobi said this dur…
Anambra Government introduces COVID-19 Chain of survival strategy
Awka-Anambra Government has introduced COVID-19 chain of survival strategies for early intervention in the handling of the virus so as to ensure low death rate.Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, said this during the conclusion of a 2-day Refre…
Government sets to complete ongoing rehabilitation of Igbariam Junction- Anaku Section of Onitsha-Adani Road
Anaku-Anambra State Government sets to complete the ongoing Rehabilitation of Igbariam Junction-Anaku Section on the Onitsha-Adani Road.Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel Ifejiofor, an Engineer, announced this when he inspected the level of work at the …