President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Archbishop Henry Ndukuba on his presentation as the fifth Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday. The President also felicitated with all members of the Anglican Church across Nigeria on ”the joyous occasion that ushered in a new spiritual leader of the Church, who has...
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 Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches in Nigeria to observe March 22 and March 29 as days of prayers against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria and globally. The CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, in a statement signed by the Media Assistant, Pastor Adebayo on Thursday, advised all churches to follow the guidelines for combating COVID-19 in all gatherings. He noted that ban on the presence of more than 50 people in...
The Senate on Thursday announced the suspension of all public hearings with effect from March 24, over the COVID-19 pandemic. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement shortly after a closed-door session that lasted for over one hour, also said the Senate suspended admission of visitors into the Gallery. The Senate also passed five bills for first reading during plenary. The bills are, Federal College of Education Shagari Establishment Bill 2020 sponsored...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China in December 2019, we have seen the virus spread to over 160 countries. Several countries have experienced large outbreaks, including China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Spain and France, with the US and UK seeing rapidly increasing numbers. But most countries in the world have reported very few to no cases of COVID-19. By Jeremy Rossman While it is likely that the virus has not yet reached and...
APC’s national deputy chairman North, Senator Lawal Shuaibu has given condition for lasting peace in the ruling party. Senator Shuaibu who has had a running battle with Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the party’s national chairman came to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja Wednesday amidst cheers from some staff members of the party. While addressing journalists, Shuaibu said for the party to move forward, it must start on a new beginning. “We have to create an...
The Northern Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed shock over the untimely demise of its Secretary-General, Mr. Danladi Yerima. Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Chairman of Northern CAN, in a condolence message on Tuesday in Jos, described Yerima as a humble man who stood firmly in defense of the cause of Christians and the gospel of Christ in the North and Nigeria at large. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:48 AM United States President Trump announced Tuesday that telehealth services will be covered under Medicare so patients can access treatment while in self-isolation. During a Tuesday White House coronavirus press briefing, the president announced that “Medicare patients can now visit any doctor by phone or video conference at no additional cost, including with commonly used services like FaceTime and Skype.” “Never used on a scale like we’re going to...
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) embattled chairman, saying that Oshiomhole was human with both merits and flaws and this should not be a basis for his dismissal. In a statement released on Sunday ahead of the APC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow where the fate of Mr. Oshiomhole would be known, Mr. Tinubu expressed his disappointment at the plot to remove...
