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Coronavirus NewsOver 10,000 Health Workers in Africa Infected With COVID-19 — WHO

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 24, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said over 20,000 health workers have tested positive for coronavirus across Africa. The organisation revealed in a statement issued on Thursday by the organisation. WHO said the preliminary data shows that health workers “make up more than 5% of cases in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa alone, and in four of these, health workers make up more than 10% of all infections”. “The World Health Organization (WHO) today warned...

Coronavirus NewsCoronavirus: Nigeria Records 20 Deaths in One Day

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 24, 2020

NCDC on Thursday announced that the total death toll recorded from the COVID-19 disease in Nigeria has reached 833 on Thursday after 20 more people died from the respiratory illness. The agency reported that 604 new cases of coronavirus were recorded on Thursday. The new figure shows a slight increase from the 595 infections reported on Wednesday. Nigeria recorded it first case of the virus in late February and has since witnessed a progressive rise...

Investing NewsFEC Approves Establishment of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 23, 2020

The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to the tune of N75 billion. The NYIF, which will operate as a youth bank, will create a financial support base for innovative youths aged 18 to 26. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Wednesday after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, nothing that youths with ideas and innovation can...

National Security NewsPresidency Responds to Senate’s Demand Over Call for Service Chiefs Resignation

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 22, 2020

The Presidency has responded to a resolution by the Senate demanding the sack of Service Chiefs of the country. In a tweet, the presidency responded to the resignation call, saying the power to sack or appoint the service chiefs lies with the President. “The Presidency notes today’s Senate resolution and reiterates that appointment or sack of Service Chiefs is a Presidential prerogative. “President Buhari, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, will do...

Coronavirus News TravelNo Date Yet for International Flights Resumption— Sirika

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 21, 2020

The minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika has said no date has been announced for resumption of international flight operations. Reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had selected October 15 as the resumption date for international flights has been making rounds all over the media. In a tweet, the minister stated that the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) only issued a routine 90-day notice to airmen (NOTAM). “International flight resumption date is not October....

NewsGbajabiamila Orders Akpabio to Name Lawmakers Who Got NDDC Contracts Within 48 Hours

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 21, 2020

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has given Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, a 48-hour ultimatum to name lawmakers that received contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission. While appearing before the House Committee probing financial misappropriation in the NDDC on Monday, Akpabio revealed that over 60 per cent of contracts in the agency go to lawmakers. While speaking at the floor of the House on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila chided Akpabio, saying...

Entertainment NewsWhy Genevieve Nnaji, Others Academy Membership is Significant

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 20, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the invitation of a total number of 819 artistes and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Three out of the 819 artistes are Nigeria veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji, Nigeria-Bristish born actress Cynthia Erivo and Film director, Akin Omotos. Their invitation came to many as a great opportunity to promote the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, although this is not the...

Corruption NewsI Won’t Take Legal Actions Against Buhari’s Government Despite Detention —Magu

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 18, 2020

Embattled EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, has said he won’t be pressing charges or taking any legal action against the Nigerian Government despite his detention Magu who was arrested in Abuja last Monday and released after 10 days disclosed that he has taken all his “travails with philosophical calmness”. President Muhammadu Buhari had set up the committee to investigate alleged mismanagement of recovered assets by the EFCC chairman between May 2015 and May 2020. Wahab Shittu,...

PoliticsNational Assembly Service Commission Appoints Acting Clerk

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 18, 2020

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has announced Ojo Amos Olatunde as the acting clerk of the National Assembly. His appointment signals an end to the controversies surrounding the tenure of the Mohammed Sani-Omolori outgoing clerk. On Thursday, the commission had queried Sani-Omolori for refusing retirement after 35 years of service. The Commission in a statement issued on Friday and signed by its chairman, Ahmed Amshi, said the decision was made at an emergency meeting...

News NigeriaFormer NDDC Managing Director Nunieh, Testifies Before House Of Reps

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 17, 2020

Joy Nunieh, the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission testified before members of the House of Representatives Committee investigating alleged financial misappropriation in the commission. The hearing, which was shifted to Friday after policemen laid siege on Nunieh’s house in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, preventing her from leaving for the airport to travel to Abuja. It took the intervention of the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike for the ex-NDDC boss to...

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