The Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, says corpses of persons who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) cannot be claimed for burial. He said such corpses would be handled by the ministry of health because they are contagious. He said this while speaking at a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Unveils Lasun, former HoR Deputy Speaker as candidate The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Barrister Julius Abure, has berated the administration of Rauf Aregbesola for introducing Opon Imo (Knowledge Tablet) and single uniform policy, describing it as a failed education policy that history will “not readily forget.” He...
More donations have been made to the Kwara State Government’s campaign to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the state, with various individuals and firms backing the government’s effort. “The government commends the management of KAM Holding for the donation of N20m to the government; Hajia Bola Shagaya for...
Five new board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), have resumed duties at the Commission after their swearing-in by President Muhammadu Buhari. The new board members are Senator Anthony Agbo from Ebonyi State who is representing the South-East zone of the country, Anne Otelafu...
As we celebrate the world health Day with a focus on nurses and midwives, the Abubakar Sani Bello-led administration acknowledges the relentless efforts of Nurses, midwives, and other health workers in the pursuit of good health for the populace. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mary...
Rivers State governor and Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the establishment of State police will be one enduring approach to addressing the festering insecurity in Nigeria. Governor Wike while wooing delegates of PDP in Taraba State when he met with them in Jalingo on Thursday, dismissed...
The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), DCP Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday, led a team of Police Officers to impound 13 vehicles in Alapere area of the metropolis for not complying with the stay-at-home order of the Federal Government, just as the team dispersed a group of over 150 youths...
as FG begins establishment process Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola says the State is fully ready for the smooth take-off of the recently approved Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Ila-Orangun in Ila Local Government Area of the State. He disclosed that as part of efforts to ensure that academic...
As part of continuing efforts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has partnered with construction giant, Julius Berger Plc to embark on the disinfection of some major roads across the State. Speaking at the flag-off exercise at Iddo Bus Stop during the weekend, the Commissioner for...
as campaign train moves to Ayedaade Local Govt 'Our modest achievements have shown our depth in progressive ideology' - Oyetola Monarchs and citizens across towns, communities and villages in Ayedaade local government, have commended Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for being a promise keeper and an outstanding performer, assuring him...