PDP dissolves South West Zonal Caretaker Committee, Constitutes New One

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved its southwest Zonal Caretaker Committee. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, on Thursday in Abuja, announced Mr. Dayo Ogungbenro, as the Chairman of the new Caretaker Committee. Other members of the new committee are: Daisi Akinniran, to serve as the secretary,  while Chief Taiwo Abayomi Kuye, Chief Adeola Ogunrinde, Mrs Oyebola  Awolowo, Prince Nekan Olagbegi, Mrs Funmi...

S. East Gov, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Announce Global Alaigbo Stabilization Fund to Spur Development

After decades of urgings from Igbo everywhere, southeast governors in partnership with Ohanaeze Ndigbo finally announced the Alaigbo Stabilization Fund themed global initiative. In a widely circulated press release by the Chief Emeka Attamah, S. A. Media and Publicity to President General. He stated that the South-East Governors, in conjunction with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has agreed to set up a driving force for the development of Igbo land known as Alaigbo Stabilization Fund. The Fund is...

FAAN Issues Guidelines for Air Travel in Nigeria

As domestic flights resume from July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued guidelines for air travelers and users of airports in the country. In a statement, the General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the new procedure was aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of COVID-19. “In the New Normal, departing passengers must comply with the following guidelines; All passengers MUST arrive the airport properly kitted...

Ex-CBN Director Tasks FG On Ailing Refineries

Dr. Titus Okunronmu, a former Director, Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged the Federal Government to resuscitate all the nation’s refineries towards addressing the problem of fuel importation. Okunronmu made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, on Friday. He was reacting to Wednesday’s increase in the pump price of petrol from N121.50 to N143.80 by the federal government. The former CBN director said that the...

Ondo Election: APC Generates N258m From Sales of Forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC)  has generated N258.7 million from the sales of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state. The party placed an N22.5 million fee on each of the governorship aspirants, while female aspirants and the physically challenged were asked to pay 50 per cent of the fee. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  reports that Mrs Olajumake Anifowoshe was the only female...

Again, Nigerian Troops Hit Terrorists’ Meeting Venue, Kill Several Fighters in Borno

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has scored a precise hit on Boko Haram terrorists’ meeting venue and neutralised several terrorists at Mainyakare on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Friday, said the air interdiction mission was executed on Wednesday, July 2, to mark the launch of subsidiary Operation LONG REACH II. Enenche said...

Edo 2020: No PDP Aspirant Will Be Unjustly Disqualified- Dogara

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Committee for Ondo State governorship election has assured the party aspirants that none of them would be unjustly disqualified. The Chairman of the Committee and immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yakubu Dogara, gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen shortly after screening the aspirants in Abuja. Dogara assured the aspirants that the committee was out for justice; and justice would be served. “Justice is indivisible....

We’ve No Differences to Sort Out in APC, Says Tinubu

The APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday night declared that there was no differences to be sorted out in the party. Tinubu, also said, “there is no crisis in the party, hence, no fight to reconcile.” He made the declaration shortly after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee and other members at his Bourdillon Residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. Buni, also Governor of Yobe, led...

India’s First COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Launched By Aug. 15

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is likely to launch the first COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 15 in partnership with Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturing company Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), a letter said on Friday. “It is envisaged to launch the vaccine for public health use latest by 15th August 2020 after completion of all clinical trials. “BBIL is working expeditiously to meet the target, however, final outcome will depend on the cooperation of all clinical...

U.S. COVID-19 Assistance to Nigeria Hits N15.5bn

The United States’ COVID-19 emergency aid to Nigeria rose to 41.3 million dollars (N15.5 billion) as of Thursday, according to the Department of State. This represents an additional 11.3 million dollars (N4.2 billion) compared with the 30 million dollars (N11.2 billion) assistance to Nigeria announced by the U.S. in May. In a statement on Thursday, the department said the amount was part of a 1.3 billion dollar (N488.8 billion) COVID-19 aid so far announced by...

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