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Governor Umahi Reverses Ban On Sun, Vanguard Newspapers Reporters
Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has reversed his ban on two State House Correspondents, those of The Sun and Vanguard newspapers, Chijioke Agwu, Peter Okutu, respectively, from the state’s Government House. A press statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Francis Nweze, stated that, “The governor never ordered a ban on any journalist from attending...
Ganduje Seeks N15b Aid From FG To Fight COVID-19 In Kano
Kano State Government has revealed on Wednesday that it has applied for N15b from the Federal Government to fight the COVID-19 in Kano State. This was disclosed by the state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during a television programme ‘Politics Today’ aired on Channels Television and monitored by ABN TV. The governor stated that the state had not received a dime...
We Have What It Takes To Deal Decisively With ‘One Million Boys’ – Police
The police have called on the residents of Ogun State not to panic following the report of pockets of violence by dreaded gang popularly known as ‘One Million Boys’ which have been reported in parts of the state amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, made the call in a statement on...
Three Patients Flee After Testing Positive To COVID-19 In Kano
The Kano State coordinator of technical response team on COVID-19, Tijjani Hussaini, said three persons ran away after testing positive to COVID-19 in the state. Mr Hussaini told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday that the patients fled their known addresses and switched off their phones. He said his team is working with security agencies to trace the patients and move them to...
I Eased Lockdown To Avert Starvation, Unrest – Gov Obiano
I Eased Lockdown To Avert Starvation, Unrest – Gov Obiano Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, on Monday, said he eased the lockdown imposed on the state for 28 days to contain the spread of coronavirus in order to prevent possible social unrest and hunger amongst the people of the state, ABN TV reports. The governor stated this in a statement...
COVID-19: Ganduje Accuses FG Of Neglecting Kano State
The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 of neglecting Kano State in its current efforts against the coronavirus pandemic. Ganduje expressed his displeasures in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Monday. He said, “We are in a serious problem. I can tell you the situation is really bad and scary. Because what we...
Ikpeazu Releases Timetable For Distribution Of Food Palliatives To LGAs In Abia
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has made a public timetable for the distribution of food palliatives on the 17 Local government areas of the State. This in a statement made available to ABN TV, signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu is furtherance of the state government's ongoing delivery of food and personal...
“Buhari Is A Shy Person, Dislikes Public Show” – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “shy person” who dislikes public show, ABN TV reports Amaechi made the remark while disclosing why Buhari has not commissioned Itakpe-Warri rail line after it was completed. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “shy person” who dislikes public show. Read Also: Nancy...
Senate Approves Buhari’s Request To Secure Fresh N850 Billion Loan
Senate Approves Buhari’s Request To Secure Fresh N850 Billion Loan President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve his request to secure a fresh N850 billion loan to fund some projects in the 2020 budget, ABN TV Reports He made the request in a letter read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday on the floor of the...
FG Donates 250 Bags Of Spoilt Beans, Other Items To Benue IDPs
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday lamented the donation of 250 bags of spoilt beans to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state as palliatives from the Federal Government. The agency also lamented the influx of more than 10,000 refugees into the state, as well as more IDPs into the camps. The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and...
