Politics

The coronavirus outbreak will drag Nigeria and most of sub-Saharan Africa into a recession, The World Health Organization,WHO, has said. WHO revealed that the most recent forecast for the region, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will contract 2.1% to 5.1% from growth of 2.4% in 2019. According to the organization, the coronavirus ...

The Federal Government has guaranteed proper distribution of the medical supplies brought by the team from China amid the battle against the spread of coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health recently received equipment and consumables worth 1.3 million dollars as well as 15 medical experts ...

The Federal Government is yet to enter into any agreement to share the over $300 million stolen by Sani Abacha, to any individual, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami has said. The AGF, in a recent statement today, made this clarification during an ...

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang has come out to say that the ongoing forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is not targeted at individuals. He disclosed this when he appeared on a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum today ...

Wife of ex-Governor of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi has come out to say she caught her husband having an affair with another woman on two different occasions. She revealed this while having a discussion with her daughter, Bisola on a Live Instagram chat. According to her, her man apologized ...

Ex aide to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Roland Igbadumhe has begged his former boss to settle for a candidate capable of winning the September 19, 2020 Edo State governorship election. Roland believes such a choice will go on to continue Oshiomhole’s legacy projects in the state. According to him, a credible ...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that Africa and Nigeria cannot rely on China or other international superpowers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Atiku believes that if a country like America is struggling to supply its own healthcare workers with personal protective equipment, Africa cannot think they ...

The Lagos State Government has revealed the reason for withdrawing the charges against Naira Marley and ex Lagos governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi and his wife Folashade for breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules in the state. After several speculations from members of the public, The AG & Comm for Justice, Moyo ...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has come out to say that it is yet to postpone the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) amid the coronavirus lockdown. Mr. Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division of the council revealed this in a recent ...

Ex vice president, Atiku Abubakar has come out to warn Nigeria and other African countries that the worst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is yet to come. In a recent statement, Atiku talked about how the lack of capable hands in the present Nigerian government led by President Muhammadu Buhari ...

The National Association of Seadogs, NAS has urged the federal government to review the salary and welfare packages of Healthcare practitioners in Nigeria to bring it at par with international best practices standards. In a recent statement signed by the NAS Steerer, Dr Avuwa Joseph Oteri, he said amid the ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has come out to say that he is ready to set aside his immunity to testify against persons who violate the state’s border closure regulations aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. Wike revealed that safeguarding the people of Rivers State is a key ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that the conditional cash transfer initiative of the Federal Government is very faulty. Recall the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk recently revealed that the ministry has started cash transfer to the poorest households in ...

Rev. Rufus Ositelu, Primate of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) Worldwide has begged Nigerians to stop blasting pastors over their failure to heal people who have been infected with the coronavirus. Rufus revealed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to him, Jesus ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to react to the health status of British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who has been hospitalized over “persistent symptoms” of coronavirus. Buhari wished Boris a quick recovery and restoration to full health. A recent statement from the FG read, “President Buhari’s sympathy and solidarity ...

The Civil Societies Organisations, CSO, has begged Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend Coronavirus testing to low-income communities so as to curb the spread of the virus in Nigeria. CSO, however, hailed the effort of the Governor and his team thus far to combat the deadly disease that killed too many ...

Abia state government has threatened to arrest traders who open their shops during the coronavirus lockdown period. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr. Cosmas Ndukwe revealed this in a recent statement. According to him, his ministry is concerned with the way traders have been violating government regulations trading in several ...

Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged the government at all levels in Nigeria, religious bodies, corporate organizations, and individuals to concentrate on full-time strategic implementation of stomach infrastructure because hunger can kill quicker than coronavirus. Fayose revealed that the human and economic losses to be expected in the ...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that the Chinese medical personnel coming to the country to help in the battle against the coronavirus must undergo the required checks as provided by Nigeria. In a statement shared after a meeting with the Minister of ...

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari has come out to say that the country will no longer pay subsidy on petrol with the ongoing worldwide oil price decline. Malam Mele revealed this in a statement signed by NNPC spokesman, Dr. Kennie Obateru, ...