Plateau Gov, Lalong test positive for coronavirus Plateau state governor,Simon Lalong has tested positive for coronavirus. Lalong has by his positive status, joined league of governors who tested positive for the deadly virus. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Press and Publicity to the governor, Dr Makut Mancham […]
Month: December 2020
Chinese expatriate , Nigerian killed in clash over Osun mining site
Chinese expatriate , Nigerian killed in clash over Osun mining sites Two persons have been killed and another two injured during a clash over a mining site in Osun State Those killed are a Chinese national,Kuang Zhang and a Hausa miner, Abdullahi Musa Current matters gathered that another chinese expatriate […]
U.S warns citizens of widespread crime in Nigeria
U.S warns citizens on widespread crime in Nigeria The United States Mission in Nigeria has warmed its citizens planning to travel to Nigeria of the prevalence of crime in the country. In a new security alert posted on its website, the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General Lagos stated […]
NAN appoints Nwoha as New Editor -in- Chief
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) , has appointed Silas Nwoha as New Editor-in Chief. Nwoha r succeeds Peter Idonijie Obakhedo, who retired on the 22nd of November,2020. His appointment takes effect from the 23 rd of November,2020. Nwoha joined the NAN as a Youth Corp member in 1989, and […]
Presidency orders immediate reopening of land borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate reopening of four Land borders closed since March 23,2020 . They are Seme,Illela,Maigatari and Mfun. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed made the announcement at the end of Wednesday”s virtual meeting at the State House,Abuja. The President also ordered the reopening of other […]
Breaking: FG to roll out covid vaccine for mass innoculation by end of January
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has assured that Nigerians will receive the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of January 2021. Enahire disclosed this on Wednesday, during the 28 th Federal Executive Council (FEC )meeting at the Executive Council Chamber of the State House,Abuja presided over by the Vice President,Prof. […]
Zamfara orders closure of schools prone to banditry
The Zamfara State government has ordered the immediate closure of 10 schools located around towns that share border with neighbouring states of Katsina, Kaduna and Sokoto. The state Commissioner of Education, Ibrahim Abdullahi who announced this to reporters in Gusau, the state capital said the decision was taken to forestall […]
Kano Assembly elects new Speaker, others
Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday, elected a new speaker,He is Hamisu Chidari representing Makoda constituency. His emergence at plenary followed the resignation of former Speaker, Abdulaziz Gafasa early Tuesday. Chidari was nominated by Nuhu Achika and seconded by Sanusi Usman Bataiya. The House also elected Zubairu Hamza ,member […]
Muslims react as Boko Haram justifies abduction of Katsina students
Nigerian Muslims react to claims by Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau that the sect abducted the Kankara college students to discourage un-Islamic practices. Shekau had in a viral video justified the action saying it was done to promote Islam as Western Education is not the type of education permitted by […]
Kano Speaker, Majority leader resign
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulaziz Garba Gafasa, and the Majority leader, Kabiru Hassan Dashi have resigned. Although the reasons for their decision are sketchy at the moment,their resignation letters were reportedly received at 1.08 am on Tuesday by the Kano Assembly. According to reports,a new […]