Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 25th March 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 25th March 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Bauchi governor tests positive to coronavirus
Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has tested positive of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media, Mr. Muktar Gidado, revealed this in a statement issued to newsmen yesterday. “This is to inform the general public that the result of the six initial tests carried out by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Governor Bala Mohammed, his family and aides that accompanied him to Lagos is out. “Of the six initial tests carried out, one sample was confirmed positive of COVID-19. “The positive…
Coronavirus greeting
The world is presently locked down over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has spread to different continents of the world, including Africa, which Nigeria is part of. As at Monday, Nigeria has recorded 35 cases with one death. The ravaging pandemic has practically led to shutting down of many public and private institutions in the country and also prevented social interactions among people. Flowing with the tide, since it is now gradually becoming a taboo in Nigeria to shake hands, President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, have adopted…
Pet projects of waste
The First Lady phenomenon seems to have come to stay in Nigeria as part of the polity. Perhaps, copied from the United States (U.S,) where the use of the title, First Lady to describe the spouse of an executive first began in the early days of the republic, the office of the First Lady is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution though wives of presidents and governors have over time continued to enjoy public acknowledgement and some perks. However, this has generated lots of controversies among stakeholders, who not only…
COVID-19: Buhari’s negative result, divine – CUPP
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed joy that President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for Coronavirus disease. Buhari was reportedly tested following alleged report that his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, tested positive for the disease. Kyari returned to Nigeria from Germany on March 14 and allegedly exhibited the Coronavirus symptom at a meeting he attended in the presidential villa on Sunday. CUPP said in a statement by its spokesperson, Ikenga Ugochiyere, that President Buhari’s clean bill of health was a divine opportunity for him to be…
Zulum braces up for economic downturn, moves to increase Borno’s IGR
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, yesterday braced up for impending economic downturn as a result of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic as well as dwindling Nigeria’s oil revenue, setting up a committee to increase the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR). The governor, while announcing the team to be led by his Economic Adviser, Alhaji Mustapha Bulu, mandated them to increase Borno’s internally generated revenue through innovations, fiscal discipline, blocking of leakages and priority funding. Members of the team include permanent secretaries in the ministries of finance, trade and investment,…
WHO: New TB recommendations to save millions
The New World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines will save millions of lives and help countries accelerate efforts to stop people with Tuberculosis (TB) infection becoming sick by giving them preventive treatment. WHO said this in a statement issued from its headquarters in Geneva to commemorate the World TB Day on yesterday. The UN health agency said a quarter of the world‘s population was estimated to be infected with TB bacteria. “These people are neither sick nor contagious. However, they are at greater risk of developing TB disease, especially those with…
Court adjourns suit challenging Ajimobi as Deputy National Chair to April 7
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has cautioned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole against taking arbitrary decision on the appointment of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the National Deputy Chairman (South) of the party. The court presided over by Justice U. N. Agoumoh, said it would be contemptuous for anyone to be appointed into the position by APC National Working Committee until the case filed by an aspirant, Mr. Michael Akinleye contesting Ajimobi’s proposed nomination was determined. The suit with registration number FHC/ AD/CS/8/2020…
Ajimobi set up Oyo APC reconciliation team, picks Akala as Chair
Following his resolve to ensure peace return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Deputy National Chairman (South) and former Governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has set up a reconciliation team to reconcile aggrieved members of the Party in Oyo State. The Committee to be headed by former Governor Adebayo Alao – Akala has sixteen other members with Prince Gbade Lana as Secretary. Ajimobi, who is also a member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress, said setting up of the reconciliation…
COVID 19: JAMB suspends activities in offices nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has temporarily suspended all activities requiring physical contacts in all its offices and centres nationwide. This was contained in a statement by the board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and made available to newsmen yesterday in Lagos. According to the statement, the development was in line with the professional advice of government on safety of all persons in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe. “All candidates and members of the general public should hereby note that the board has temporarily…
Coronavirus: Oyo Police to enforce Makinde’s directive on public gatherings
In compliance with a directive by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde that all social gatherings in churches, mosques and night Clubs beyond 30 persons should cease in view of the spread of coronavirus pandemic, the State Police Command has promised to embark on routine visits and patrols in and around the state. Making the disclosure was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Olugbenga Fadeyi, who in a statement said that the Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, “reiterates that the threat of COVID-19 on the societal cohesion is…
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