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BREAKING: Abia Gov’t Makes U-turn, Says It Has Not Eased Lockdown, Thanks EEDC, Others For Donation
Few days after announcing the gradual ease of lockdown in Abia State, the government has reversed itself, saying lockdown still persists in the state to curb the spread of coronavirus, ABN TV reports. In a release signed by Secretary to Abia State Governnment/Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem on Thursday, the government is working out modalities to ease...
JUST IN: We’ve Agreed To Use Patients From Nigeria For Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine – PTF
Nigeria has signified interest to be part of a global trial test of the vaccines developed for the treatment of coronavirus, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus (COVID-19) disclosed on Monday. Already, Nigeria has informed the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it wants to be part of the global solidarity trial of the medicines being tried to tackle the...
Just In: Federal Government Receives $311m Abacha Loot
The Federal Government, on Monday, confirmed the receipt of $311m looted by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha. The PUNCH reports that the loot was repatriated from the United States and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr Umar Jibrilu...
Dino Drags Gbajabiamila, House of Reps To Court Over Infectious Disease Bill
Former Senator Dino Melaye has announced that he has taken the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the House over the infectious disease control bill. ABN TV Reports that the bill which is currently marred in controversy has passed through second reading on Tuesday and due for a clause by clause consideration tomorrow. Dino made the announcement today...
BREAKING: Tribunal Strikes Out Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Application On Forged Certificate
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has struck out an application filed by the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewrujakpor. The application, which was dismissed by the tribunal sought to bar the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the first respondent, from producing the alleged forged documents submitted to it by the deputy governor, 4th respondent. The tribunal resumed for...
BREAKING: EFCC Arraigns Former Minister Turaki Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it plans to arraign former Special Duties Minister, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and three others before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ABN TV reports. EFCC’s Spokesman, Tony Orilade said, in a statement, that Turaki, also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and others, would be arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 170 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Now 2,558
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Sunday, confirmed a total number of 170 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country. This brings the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,558. The Centre made this known via its verified Twitter handle. https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1257082786458079234?s=20
World Press Freedom: NUJ Celebrates Journalists, Says Media Catalyst For Good Governance
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day today, the national leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated media workers for their courage and professionalism, calling on them to sustain the tempo. In a release on Sunday signed by the National President of the Union, Chris Isiguzo, he reiterated that no democracy can function in the absence of...
Hon. Ogbulogo Our Bonafide Member, Abia North APC Insists [VIDEO]
Abia North's leadership of APC has berated the state leadership for kicking against the appointment of Hon. Henry Ogbulogo into the board of Federal Character Commission (FCC) on the ground that he is not a member of the party, insisting that there is no truth in such allegation. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday after a zonal exco meeting, the state vice...
BREAKING: Banks Reach Agreement To Halt Staff Sack
The bankers' committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has agreed that plans to lay off staff would be suspended. This was announced in a statement signed by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications said the CBN, Bankers’ Committee both decided to suspend lay-offs in banks. Also Read: Banks In Abuja, Lagos, Others To Open From Monday Access Bank has been trending...
