Russian Prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin has informed President Vladimir Putin of his decision to temporarily stepping down as prime minister of the Russian Federation pending when he will recover from coronavirus. He broke the news hours after the number of confirmed cases of the virus in Russia surged past the 100,000 marks. Mishustin, who has been one of the main coordinators of Russia’s response to the new coronavirus, is the first high-ranking Russian official to say he or she has the virus publicly. Russian Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 However, he has suggested First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov…
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has commended health workers for their efforts in containing the Coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria. He gave the commendation in his Worker’s day goodwill to Nigerian workers via a post on his Twitter handle. According to Atiku, it is appropriate to express gratitude to Nigerian health workers for leading the battle against the outbreak. Atiku Commends Health Workers The tweet reads, “This year, WorkersDay is in the middle of a health pandemic. Therefore, I believe it is appropriate to express my utmost gratitude to our health workers who have been leading the battle to contain…
The popular Yoruba saying, Ajisebi oyo la n ri, oyo o se bi baba enikan, mean Oyo is the pacesetter and has so many things to show that the state leads in different areas. In case you are wondering what makes Oyo the pacesetter, you need to pay keen attention to these 7 facts about the ancient state, located in the south-west region of Nigeria, Africa. 7 Things That Makes Oyo The Pacesetter 1. The first television station in Africa, previously known as Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) was established in 1959. It is now known as the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA…
2020 Workers Day The 2020 edition of the International Workers Day is such that is unusual globally, Nigeria inclusive given the outbreak of the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic which makes it hard for a large number of people to gather in celebration of any event. In Nigeria, the Federal government has declared today, May 1st public holiday in commemoration of the annual event which is specially designed to celebrate the achievement of workers and recognise their contribution to nation’s economy and growth. The public holiday was announced by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on behalf of the federal government…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State chapter has announced that it would mark this year’s worker’s day on a low key. The Congress said the decision was in line with the national directive as conveyed to all the State Chairpersons by the Secretary-General of the Congress, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. It also cautioned the state government that it would not accept any deduction or reduction in workers’ salaries for the funding of COVID-19 pandemic. NLC kicks Against Plan To Deduct Salaries In Ondo This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Ondo State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Sunday…
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has disclosed that the country has passed the peak of its coronavirus outbreak. Boris, who said this when he led the British government’s coronavirus briefing for the first time since recovering from Covid-19, added that the country was looking towards a lockdown exit strategy. He added that he would set out a comprehensive plan next week to outline the government’s policies on restarting its economy, re-opening schools and enabling Britons to travel to work. Boris Johnson Says UK Passes Peak Of COVID-19 Outbreak However, he cautioned against easing restrictions too early, which,…
The Federal government has directed civil servants from Grade level 14 and above to resume to work on Monday, May 4, 2020. This was announced by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan in a circular released on Thursday. According to her, offices are to open three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday – and close at 2:00 pm each day. List Of Civil Servants Expected To Resume On Monday She said the schedule was part of the gradual easing of the lockdown measures. The circular reads: “Further to Mr President’s broadcast on a phased…
A yet to be identified soldier attached to the Joint Task Force, JTF, Bomadi Division in Bomadi, Delta state, was on Thursday shot dead by a policeman attached to SARS. According to an eyewitness who also pleaded anonymity, the incident occurred around 1 am when SARS police patrol van came in front of the residential hotel premises of JTF officers in Bomadi. The eyewitness said the JTF officers were on mufti busy drinking in front of their premises when the police patrol van came, asking why they were outside at such a time. SARS Officer Kills Soldier In Delta “Trouble…
The Nigerian Senate has distanced itself from news making the round that the Upper Chamber approved a new loan for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The Senate clarified the news about approving the fresh loan in a post via its official Twitter handle. The tweet reads, “No Fresh Loan of N850bn Approved by Senate, It is essential to make a critical clarification particularly on the widely circulated erroneous report that the Senate approved a fresh loan of N850 billion at the Plenary on Tuesday. Senate Denies Approving Fresh 850 Billion Naira Loan According to the tweet, the clarification was curled…
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has revealed his reason for supporting the fight against Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. Oba Ogunwusi who revealed this in Akure, the Ondo State Capital, said he does not want to be king over dead bodies. He gave the submission when he donated motorised modular fumigators and drone to the Ondo State government to help fight COVID-19. The traditional ruler said the drone was meant to fumigate areas not accessible by vehicles adding that the state government would only use the drone for a period before returning it. Ooni Reveals Why He Supports…
The World Health Organization has disclosed that the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus disclosed this at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization urged countries to keep up with finding, isolating, testing and treatment of all cases. “We continue to urge countries to find, isolate, test and treat all cases and trace every contact to ensure these declining trends continue. But the pandemic is far from over. WHO Says COVID-19 Is Far From Over According to Tedros, the WHO continues to be concerned about the increasing trends in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin…
Solomon Kumangar, the media aide to the Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has confirmed the mother of governor Fintire, Hajia Fatimah Umar is dead. In a statement on Wednesday, Solomon said the 68-year-old community leader lost her life to a protracted sickness. According to him, Hajiya Badami died on Wednesday morning at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola. Adamawa Governor Loses Mother To Protracted Illness The statement read: “Her death at this critical moment creates a huge vacuum not only for the immediate family but the entire State. She was a strong pillar in her community, a disciplinarian and devout Muslim.”…
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni has announced a possible lifting of lockdown in the country next week as he also donated 50 per cent of his salary to support the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Museveni who said his donation would go to the national COVID-19 response fund also urged other public officials to donate part of their salaries. He made this known in a televised broadcast adding that the lockdown would be lifted after a rapid assessment of the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities. President Donates 50% Salary To Fight Coronavirus Museveni said the ministry of health would conduct the assessment,…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a baby boy. It was learnt that Carrie gave birth to the baby on Wednesday. According to the spokeswoman for the Prime Minister, both mum and baby are in good condition. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Welcomes New Baby “The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well. “The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.”…
Lateef Adedimeji is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, producer and director, born and raised in Lagos State, but hails from Ogun State. He gained popularity with his first significant role in Yewande Adekoya’s 2013 movie titled “Kudi Klepto”, and has acted in over 100 Nigerian movies since he began his career as an actor 15 years ago. He occasionally posts inspiring and breathtaking quotes on his Instagram page to motivate his followers. 7 Inspiring Quotes By Actor Lateef Adedimeji 1.You might not know enough but teach anyway, you might not see clearly enough but make a move anyway, you might not…
The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has revealed details of the conversation between the Nigerian President and his US counterpart, Donald Trump. Adesina who revealed the discussion between the two Presidents in a statement he posted on his official Twitter handle noted that during the Tuesday phone conversation, the two leaders commiserated with each other on fatalities in their countries, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the statement, the President also shared ideas on how to combat the health emergency successfully. Details Of Buhari’s Phone Conversation With Trump He added that…
The Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai has announced that his administration would ease restriction on Wednesday and Saturdays. In a post on his verified Twitter handle, the governor said the ease of restriction would be between 8 am to 6 pm. He said “Restriction of movement in Kaduna State is relaxed from 8 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. El Rufai who also posted a photo of Quarantine orders on his Twitter handle noted that the persons to be exempted are Health care workers on duty, Security personnel on duty and bank workers engaged in active banking services.…
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has announced the indefinite adjournment of plenary following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Lawan said the Upper Chamber would reconvene when there are urgent matters to be legislated upon. Meanwhile, the lawmakers recommended that the Federal Government rejig the strategy and structures for the response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Nigerian Senate Adjourns Plenary Indefinitely According to the Senate, the recommendation is to ensure better coordination between Federal, state, and local governments as well as the private sector. You will recall that the House of Representatives, lawmakers have resolved to hold plenary at…
The Federal government has declared Friday, May 1 as a public holiday in commemoration of worker’s day. The Minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola announced this on behalf of the Federal government in a press release made available on Tuesday. The permanent secretary in the Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah, signed the press release. Federal Government Declares May 1 Public Holiday In the press release, the Minister expressed optimism that the economy of the country will rebound and be stronger after the COVID-19 experience. He hinged his optimism on the various economic stabilisation efforts by the Federal Government as he also called…
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has announced new guidelines for citizens and residents of the state as part of measures to stop the further spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19. The governor in a post on his Twitter handle said the new guidelines would take effect from 30th April. The tweet reads, “Effective, Thursday, 30th April, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by the Delta State Public Health Law; the Quarantine Act; and the Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation, all citizens and residents of Delta State are to adhere to the following guidelines: All restaurants and canteens are to operate…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has called on President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to take advantage of the unique insights of federal legislators in targeting the distribution of some essential palliatives to the needy. The Speaker also disclosed that he had established a Covid-19 Strategic Response Team (CRST). According to him, the team has the mandate to develop interventions and reforms and also to update the Legislative Agenda to reflect Nigeria’s post-COVID realities and priorities. House Of Reps Set Up COVID-19 Response Team Gbajabiamila made this known during Tuesday plenary and in a series of posts on…
