Redeemers University is at the Forefront of COVID Science/Research in Nigeria – Buhari’s Aide

CoronavirusEducationNewsNigeriaRedeemers University is at the Forefront of COVID Science/Research in Nigeria – Buhari’s Aide

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 3, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, has disclosed that Nigeria’s Redeemers’ University, Ede, Osun State, is one of the leading institutions researching on the COVID-19 vaccines. The Buhari’s aide disclosed this on Sunday via his Twitter handle, @toluogunlesi, while condemning the reactions of religious organizations toward the second wave of the coronavirus. Ogunlesi expressed disappointment over the insistence of the “Nigerian Pentecostalism” in “keeping churches open and ignoring health...

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How Amotekun, Hunters Dislodge Herdsmen from Oyo Forest Reserves

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHow Amotekun, Hunters Dislodge Herdsmen from Oyo Forest Reserves

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 3, 2021

The Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, in collaboration with some hunters in the state, has dislodged two sets of herdsmen from the Opara Forest Reserve and the Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme Forest. The Chairman of the Amotekun Corps, Gen. Kunle Togun (Retd), on Saturday, in a statement by the Information Officer of Amotekun in Oyo State, Mrs. Ayolola Adedoja, said the herdsmen who stormed the state, claimed they were invited by some...

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APC Announces New Date for Members Registration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Announces New Date for Members Registration

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 2, 2021

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a new date for the commencement of registration of new members and update of its register. Adding that the new date will be Monday, January 2015. The party disclosed this in a statement by the Secretary of its Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpan Udoedehe, titled, ‘Membership registration, update, revalidation exercise January 25’. The nationwide membership registration, update and revalidation exercise was earlier scheduled to begin...

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US Set to Approve AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine

CoronavirusNewsUnited StatesUS Set to Approve AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 2, 2021

There is a report that the United States is expected to approve the low-cost AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID vaccine in April this year, a senior official said, more than three months after Britain’s green light on Wednesday. The chief advisor to Operation Warp Speed, Moncef Slaoui, the military-led US effort for vaccines, told reporters that US trials and assessments would be completed for approval “sometime in early April.” He said, “Several tens of millions of doses will...

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4,176 Lagosians Are Currently Undergoing Home Treatment of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaTravel4,176 Lagosians Are Currently Undergoing Home Treatment of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 2, 2021

The Lagos State Government has announced that at least, 4,176 persons infected with coronavirus in Lagos State are currently undergoing home-based treatment amidst the second wave of the infections across Nigeria, and the world at large. This figure was disclosed on Friday by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi via his Twitter handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi, adding that 115 cases were in isolation. The Commissioner wrote, “Total number of #COVID19 recovery in communities – 22,789;...

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Sowore Had His Crossover Night in Unknown Police Custody for Organizing Protest

Law & JusticeNewsPress * MediaSowore Had His Crossover Night in Unknown Police Custody for Organizing Protest

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 1, 2021

The Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, and other activists have spent the wee hours of the New Year in police custody for holding a protest in Abuja. Before his arrest, Sowore has sent out a series of tweets calling on Nigerians to join him on a protest against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He tweeted, “How about a crossover protest/uprising tonight? Anyone willing to participate? Pick up a candle and a placard showing...

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PDP Describes President Buhari’s New Year Address As Empty, Directionless

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Describes President Buhari’s New Year Address As Empty, Directionless

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 1, 2021

The People’s Democratic Party has described President Muhammadu Buhari 2021 New Year address as empty, directionless, and a confirmation that Nigeria is leaderless. The PDP lamented that the President’s speech addressed nothing but only provided lame excuses and empty promises. The party added that the speech is an indication that compatriots need to come together to salvage the country, saying that the country is fast heading to a failed state. “As a president, President Muhammadu...

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Certificate Forgery and Other Allegations Against Obaseki

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPoliticsCertificate Forgery and Other Allegations Against Obaseki

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 31, 2020

All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its chieftains, Mr. Williams Edobor, has dragged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to court, alleging that the Governor forged his University of Ibadan degree certificate, which he used in securing his candidacy for the September governorship election in the state. The September election that looks like the Lord’s Chosen election could be turned down by the tribunal if the evidence presented against the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate...

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Buhari Signs 2021 Appropriation Bill into Law

EconomyNewsNigeriaPoliticsBuhari Signs 2021 Appropriation Bill into Law

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 31, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, signed into law, the 2021 Appropriation Bill. The brief signing ceremony was done inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. On Monday, the National Assembly passed ₦13.58trn budget for the next fiscal year. The Buhari led administration had desired to restore the budget of the country to January to December cycle. All Progressive Congress-led government achieved this with the 2020 budget as Buhari signed the document into law...

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Lagos Commissioner of Police Orders Officers to 12am to 4am Curfew in the State

NewsLagos Commissioner of Police Orders Officers to 12am to 4am Curfew in the State

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 31, 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has given the order to the men of the Force in the state to enforce all protocols highlighted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The CP instructed the police officers to enforce the 12 am to 4 am curfew imposed by the PTF and ensure the total closure of nightclubs, bars, lounges, event centers, and others. Odumosi disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘Enforce All Covid-19...

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