We’ve reached the point in the fight against coronavirus, this awful and unseen enemy, that lays bare the truth that the evangelists of self-sufficiency and libertarian excess bow before a false god. May the lesson be indelibly inscribed on the minds of the generations soon to move into positions of leadership. We need one another. Editorial by The National Catholic Reporter We’re learning a lot in this time of deep trial. We’re coming fast on an...
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to inquire about “my plans”. My plans? He wanted to know how I was preparing for Nigeria’s eventual collapse. He then went for the pitch. Invest $150,000 in a named foreign country and be granted citizenship which will provide access to the U.S., U.K. and Europe. To validate his pitch, he reeled off names of known politicians who he claimed were his clients. ”Bro, you have...
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ deployed in Benue has recovered a large cache of weapons from fleeing bandits in Odogoke and Odejo communities in Agatu Local Area of the state. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Onyeuko said that the troops carried out cordon and search operation in the communities to apprehend bandits following deadly clashes in...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says Nigeria now has 42 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja, while giving an update on COVID-19 in the country. Ihekweazu said that the two new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed, one from Lagos and one from Ogun state. He said that one of the cases was a returning traveler and the...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended visits to its offices in the nine Niger Delta states, an official said. The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers. Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, the Acting Managing Director, NDDC, announced this in a statement by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Charles Odili on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. According to Pondei, the measure has been taken to prevent the...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is working closely with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to expand the capacity of the Gwagwalada Isolation and treatment centre for COVID –19. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, told a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, that the FCTA has so far recorded seven confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bello explained that the isolation centre would provide essential facilities and accommodation for patients who come down with the virus. The minister who...
The Bayelsa Government has ordered that no tricycle operating in the state should carry more than two passengers at a time to check the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Transport, Mr. Ere Efeke, in Yenagoa on Tuesday. Efeke said that the decision was part of the state government’s efforts at preventing the spread of the disease to the state. Bayelsa does not...
The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary and other legislative activities until April 7, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement shortly after a closed-door session that lasted for over one hour, also announced the demise of Sen. Rose Oko, who represented Cross-River North. According to Lawan, Senate in a closed-door session deliberated on issues bothering on National Assembly in general. “The Senate further resolved to adjourn sitting for...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that passengers could still travel within Nigeria in spite of the suspension of international flight operations. Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. Yakubu said: “We also use this opportunity to request all passengers and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to all travel instructions and guidance in the interest of all.” News Agency of Nigeria...
