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OPINION | The Need For A South East Coordinated Security Team
by Obinna Osigwe
One of the main functions of the government is to provide security for her citizens, as well as enforce law and order. When the citizens cannot move freely to conduct their businesses and in constant fear of … Continue Reading
Ghana records over 500 cases of Covid-19 at industrial facility
by Reuters
More than 500 workers at an industrial facility in Ghana have tested positive for the coronavirus, the country’s health service said on Friday, as total cases jumped by nearly 30% in a single day.
The health service did … Continue Reading
Covid-19: Nigeria records 386 New cases in one day, highest since the outbreak
Nigeria recorded 386 new cases of covid-19 on Friday, the highest recorded in a single day since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country.
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the figures on its official Twitter handle Friday … Continue Reading
Judge who aborted Nigeria’s Democracy in 1993 Dies
Justice Dahiru Saleh, judge who allegedly connived with the then Nigerian military ruler, Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda (IBB) , to annul Nigeria’s democratic elections in 1993 is dead.
The retired Justice passed away on Thursday afternoon in his hometown, Azare, … Continue Reading
Kano Mysterious Deaths Caused by Coronavirus – Official
The mysterious deaths recorded in Kano state, Nigeria, in recent times is said to be caused by coronavirus, an official of the Presidential Task Force Committer on COVID-19 has confirmed.
Over 640 persons, including prominent figures, reportedly died in the … Continue Reading
Nasarawa Lawamaker, Adamu Suleiman Dies of Coronavirus
Adamu Suleiman, a lawmaker at the Nasarawa state Assembly has died of coronavirus, governor Abdullahi Sule has said while dressing newsmen in Lafia, the state capital.
Suleiman is the first person to die of coronavirus in the state since the … Continue Reading
Covid-19: Daily rise in New Cases Raises Fears in Nigeria
The rising rate of confirmed new cases of covid-19 in Nigeria raises concerns from citizens and the leaders.
The nation witnessed a a high rate of 238 new cases on Friday, 204 on Thursday and 196 on Wednesday.
States like … Continue Reading
Shekau Denies Rumours of Surrendering to Nigeria or Chad
Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram, has dismissed as unfounded rumours the news that he was making moves to surrender to Nigerian or Chadian authorities, according to an audio released Thursday and published by HumAngle online newspaper.
The … Continue Reading
Covid-19 Update: Nigeria Records 204 New Cases, 80 in Kano, 42 in Lagos
Nigeria recorded 204 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The NCDC made this known via a tweet on its official Twitter handle Thursday night.
Among the 204 new cases, Kano had 80 … Continue Reading
Popular Video Vixen,Picture Kodak Electrocuted to death at Clarence Peter’s Apartment
A popular video vixen, Love Divine popularly known as Picture Kodak has died, Wednesday, from electrocution at an apartment belonging to popular video director, Clarence Peters in Omole Estate, lagos
Picture Kodak, a dancer per excellence was said to be … Continue Reading