Notable figures across entertainment, sports, and politics are speaking out against the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who allegedly suffocated while being detained by police. The tragic incident occurred Monday in Minneapolis, after officers attempted to arrest Floyd on suspicion of forgery. A passerby filmed an officer kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck, as
NYSC 2019 “Batch B” Passing Out Guidelines
NYSC Passing Out Parade Information: The Management of the National Youth Service Corps has fixed Thursday 28th May, 2020 for the Winding up/Passing out activities of the 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members Nationwide. The exercise is to be carried out with all the associated activities, culminating in the Passing-out parade. All the States,
Empty Isolation center in Kano yet NCDC still records Index cases(video)
Where are the 800 Coronavirus patients, this Corona na lie lie o – Man says as he shares a video from empty isolation center in Kano A man triggered an outcry on social media after sharing a video from an empty isolation center located at Sani Abacha stadium in Kano state. The social media user
INEC plans to start electronic voting in 2021
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said it would engage with the National Assembly and other stakeholders to explore ways of responding to the rising cost of conducting frequent bye-elections in Nigeria. The commission premised its decision on the Supreme Court judgment which states that votes belong primarily to political parties, as well as
Fire Engulfs Asaba Market (video)
Pandemonium broke out this morning as early morning fire from unknown source has consumed section of the modern Ogbeogonogo market in Asaba, the Delta state capital. Market women and other traders were seen running helter skelter in a bid to salvage their goods and wares as the yellow flame rises and consumes parts of the
Onitsha Head bridge barricade pulled down (video)
There has been a huge controversy over the installing of metallic gates at the Onitsha head bridge in a bid to restrict movement of people into the state. You’d remember that Anambra state government Installed metallic gate At Onitsha head Bridge, Amansea ( video) However, most people have been reacting negatively to that action by the
Anambra state government Installs metallic gate At Onitsha head Bridge, Amansea ( video)
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has installed metallic gates at both entrances of Onitsha Head bridge and Amansea/Enugu border. The fight against COVID-19 infiltration into states has taken a new turn as most state Governors are trying to outdo another. You’d recall that Governor Wike of River State Supervised the Demolition of Hotels, bars, others
Trump considers worship Centers as essentials, orders Governors to reopen (video)
President Donald Trump on Friday commanded America’s governors to immediately reopen churches and other places of worship shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, threatening to “override” the state leaders if they refused to follow his directive. Speaking at a previously unannounced news briefing at the White House, the president revealed that officials at the Centers for Disease Control
Churches, Mosques set to open as Buhari and Governors strike a deal
There were indications on Friday that President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors reached a five-point agreement on containing the coronavirus disease while easing the lockdown nationwide. It was learnt that the deal addressed the apprehension of some governors on the observance of Sallah prayers and reopening of worship centres. A major thrust of the agreement
German Church Opens Doors For Muslim Worshippers During Ramadan (images)
A church in Berlin has opened its doors to Muslim worshippers unable to fit into their mosque under new social distancing rules. Germany allowed religious services to resume on 4 May but worshippers must maintain a distance of 1.5m (5ft). As a result the Dar Assalam mosque in the city’s Neukölln district could only hold