COVID-19: Edo To Create 54 Screening Centres In 18 LGAs
The Edo State Government is set to create over 54 screening centres, with three in each of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, the move is part of the state government’s efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Speaking to journalists in Benin City the state capital, Okundia said...
Governors In Talks With World Bank To Support States — Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) says it is in touch with the World Bank for funds for states to mitigate the economic and social costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kayode Fae=yemi of Ekiti, the NGF chairman, said this in a statement on Monday. Mr Fayemi also said there are ongoing plans to include disbursement of existing and new financing for...
Lockdown: Fuel Marketers Threaten To Shutdown Over Low Sales
Despite having had its fair share of the economic turbulence prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the downstream industry remains one of the most fragmented industries in the Nigerian economy, competing with both a regulator and an operator-the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for its share of the market size. But amidst this fragility, last week’s announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari,...
[BREAKING] COVID-19: FG To Borrow $7 Billion
The Federal Government has applied for a cumulative loan of about $7 billion to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Monday also disclosed that about 506 trucks of rice seized by Nigerian Customs Service will be released to the Ministry...
COVID-19: Trade And Be Prosecuted, Ikpeazu Warns Abia Businessmen
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has cautioned traders in the state against open trading in markets or anywhere around the state over fear of coronavirus. The governor warns that those who flout this order stand the risk of being arrested and prosecuted by the security agencies. In a release signed and made available to ABN TV by the...
‘5G Not Antichrist’, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo Counters Pastor Chris [VIDEO]
The founder and Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, has urged Christians around the way world to stay away from conspiracy theories and claims of 5G being the Antichrist. The KICC founder who admitted that he is not a scientist but a Pastor stated that anytime there is a major shock around the world the church...
Igbos Are The True Nigerians – Mazi Okereke
The composer of the Biafra national anthem, Mazi Charles Okereke has described Ndigbo as true Nigerians, saying they are qualified and have the capacity to lead the country in 2023. In an interview with ABN TV on Friday, Mr. Okereke said Ndigbo are found everywhere across the globe where they identify with their host countries and help in developing it. He...
Lockdown: Ikpeazu To Sanction LG Chairmen Who Allow Vehicles Into Abia Through Their Domains
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has warned that any Transition Council Chairman that allows vehicles and people not exempted from the ongoing lockdown to enter into the state through their jurisdiction will face immediate sanctions without further notice. This is according to a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and made available to...
#StreetWahala: We’re Starving And Dying Of Hunger, Empty Stomach Worse Than Coronavirus – Abian Cries Out [VIDEO]
Street Wahala is a popular ABN TV vox pop program of interviews, quizzes, and human interest features. Watch the latest edition about the deadly virus (COVID19) https://youtu.be/DsZwTWgUJUM
Nigerians Need Spending Details Of COVID-19 Relief Funds – SERAP Tells FG, CBN
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to “provide spending details of public funds and private sector donations to provide socio-economic benefits to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people, including details of beneficiaries of any cash payments, cash transfers, food distribution and other benefits during the lockdown...
