ADVERTISEMENT Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Osun State on Thursday recorded 24 new cases of Coronavirus in the state and discharged 11 patients that tested negative. The State Government confirmed in a statement by the Health Commissioner, Dr Rafiu Ismaotu that the new cases were discovered following contact tracing of previous cases in the Ilesa, Ile Ife…
ADVERTISEMENT Moses Emorinken, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday said that findings from the analysis of Madagascar’s herb called ‘COVID Organics’ show the mixture contains largely anti-malaria constituents. It said that although the plant component of the herb grows in Nigeria and is of a higher efficacy for treating malaria, relevant government agencies will continue…
By Kolade Adeyemi, Kano No fewer than 193 Almajirai have tested positive for coronavirus in Kano, the State Government has announced. The development has further fueled the controversy surrounding the ongoing reparations exercise. Commissioner for Education, Sunusi Muhammad Kiru, while briefing the media on Thursday, said so far a total of 1,500 Almajiris have been…
By Kolade Adeyemi, Kano Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has announced the complete lifting of lockdown imposed on the state to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Ganduje however said the Federal Government-imposed curfew from 10pm to 4am stands. The Governor also directs civil servants on grade level 12 and above to resume work from Monday, July…
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The federal government has charged the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation And Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to do more to make the non-oil sector yield more revenue for the country. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, gave this charge on Thursday during the inauguration of the new Chairman and…
Rasaq Ibrahim Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Government on Thursday issued warnings to traders not to display goods on walkways, road medians and other unauthorized places in the state. The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, who paid an unscheduled visit to Erekesan and Bisi Markets in Ado-Ekiti, advised traders to abide by COVID-19 protocols including regular…
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Coronavirus intervention and impact monitoring group, COVID-19 Situation Room, has decried the littering of of mortuaries with corpses following new guidelines on burials instituted by the State Government to check the spread of the pandemic. The Situation Room, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and media…
Nigeria -born FC Reid of Austria striker, Ugochukwu Oduenyi, was delighted to be back in action after months of injury coupled with COVID-19 challenges. The lanky striker, who plays more like Roman Lukaku of Inter Milan, said Reid is too dedicated to play in the Austria Bundesliga next season. The 24-year-old speedy striker is a…
Agency Reporter The BBC on Thursday announced its plans to cut 450 jobs in its quest to reduce costs and restructure local reporting services in England. Britain’s main journalists’ trade union warned that the cuts would have serious impact on the national broadcaster’s local news coverage. ADVERTISEMENT The broadcaster said its BBC England network of…
Agency Reporter More than half a million jobs have been lost in Italy since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, National Statistics Office Istat indicated on Thursday. “In May, the number of people in employment fell to 22.8 million, the lowest figure in almost four years and down by 538,000 compared to February,’’ national…
