The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 315 new positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. NCDC disclosed this in a tweet on Monday night, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 12,801.…
Month: June 2020
Ekiti Sues AGF, Lagos, Ogun Over Constitutionality Of Virtual Court Hearings
The Ekiti State Government has filed a suit against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) over the constitutionality of his directive issued on April 20, 2020, prescribing Virtual Court Sittings to the…
South Africa re-open schools after initial delay
Children in South Africa began returning to classrooms on Monday as part of a gradual loosening of restrictions imposed under a months-long COVID-19 lockdown. The re-opening of schools had been delayed after teachers’ unions urged school staff to defy the government…
Forthcoming poll will strengthen democracy- Gov Obaseki
The 22nd of June 2020 has been fixed for the Governorship Primary of the All progressives Congress in Edo state. Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has said he is optimistic the forthcoming gubernatorial election will redefine the tenets of…
Minneapolis City Council to disband police department
In a significant move amid nationwide protests sparked by George Floyd’s death last month, a majority of the Minneapolis City Council has pledged to dismantle the local police department. Nine of the 13 councillors said a “new model of public safety”…
Edo Election: I Am Not Afraid Of Ize-Iyamu – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is confident of winning the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the governorship election in the state. The governor who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics said he has no reason…
Abia Governor Ikpeazu Tests Positive To COVID-19, Goes Into Isolation
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested positive for coronavirus, John Okiyi Kalu, Commissioner for Information said in a statement Monday. According to the statement, the second test result for the governor returned positive, while the first one, announced…
Surrender or be killed, Buhari tells bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned bandits to surrender or face “disgraceful and violent end’’. In a statement, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Buhari gave the warning at a meeting with Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina. The president also commiserated with Masari…
Nigerian lawmaker, Jaha apologises for saying indecent dressing causes rape
Jaha (APC-Borno), has apologised for comments he made at Thursday’s plenary. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Jaha recalled saying women should dress properly to avoid harassment from men who could not control themselves. Jaha, who represents Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza Federal…
