Prove to Nigerians That You Are In Charge – FFK To Buhari
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has urged President Muhammad Buhari to prove to Nigerians that he is well and in charge of the country’s affair by addressing the citizens on a national live broadcast as COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to spread across the nation. Fani-Kayode wants President Buhari to show true leadership and […]
Coronavirus: Gov. Ikpeazu Closes Abia Borders
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the closure of all the state’s land borders with effect from 4am on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. This was made known in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu. Kalu said the directive was recommended by the state’s inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19. […]
‘Plateau People Don’t Believe Coronavirus Is Real’
The Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, has decried the low level of compliance with the State Government’s directive to the people of the state to adhere to preventive measures against the Coronavirus pandemic. Ayuba made this known in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Bulus Atang, obtained by the News Agency of […]
Abuja Markets To Be Shut From Monday
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Saturday, said all markets under its supervision will be shut from Monday, March 29. Read Also: Turkey Halts Intercity Trains As Coronavirus Cases Surge Abdullahi Candido, AMAC Chairman, said this in a statement signed by Mrs Patience Olaloye, the Head of Information. He explained that the closure of the […]
Health Minister Reveals Discussion With Buhari
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said he met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, to answer the questions he had on the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Ehanire, along with the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, met with Buhari in Aso Rock. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Ehanire […]
Coronavirus: Gov El-Rufai Tests Positive For COVID-19
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has tested positive for coronavirus. The Governor, who confirmed this on his Twitter handle, explained that he is not showing symptoms. He said he got his coronavirus test result on Saturday and is already self-isolating. Read Also: Turkey Halts Intercity Trains As Coronavirus Cases Surge “Earlier this week, I submitted […]
UN Chief Calls For Global Ceasefire To Focus On Covid-19
In an appeal issued on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged warring parties across the world to lay down their weapons in support of the bigger battle against COVID-19: the common enemy that is now threatening all of humankind. “The fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war”, he said. “That is why today, I am calling for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world. It […]
How Quarry Explosives Caused Ondo Explosion – Witness
Following the explosion that rocked Ondo State in the early hours of Saturday, facts have began to emerge on how the incident happened. A security operative who craved anonymity disclosed to DAILY POST that the ondo explosion was caused by truck conveying explosives through the state. DAILY POST earlier broke the news over the incident […]
Ondo Explosion: Fani-Kayode Reacts
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has spoken on the massive explosions that rocked Ondo State on Saturday. Africa Today News recalls that over 100 buildings were in the early hours of Saturday destroyed following an explosion that rocked Ondo State. The explosion occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday. Read Also: FFK Reacts To […]
Gombe State Government Suspends ₦30,000 Minimum Wage
The Gombe State Government has suspended payment of the ₦30,000 minimum wage following dwindling finances due to the effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the economy. Mr. Manassah Jatau, the state Deputy Governor, disclosed this to newsmen at a press briefing on Saturday in Gombe, NAN reports. He said that the decision was taken after […]
Buhari Meets NCDC DG, Minister Of Health At Aso Rock
President Muhammad Buhari on Saturday, met behind closed doors with Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire and Director General of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Chikwe Ihekweazu, at the Presidential Villa. Read Also: Buhari Breaks Silence On Isolation – ‘Do Not Panic’ The meeting held amidst calls for President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians […]
43 Nigerian Ministers Donate 50% Of Salary For Covid-19
Nigerian Ministers supported the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country by donating 50% of their March 2020 salaries. Senator Gbemisola Saraki, coordinator of the donation by the 43 ministers, said it was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts. ”This global virus outbreak will require nations, […]