At a time like this when most Nigerians are observing the lockdown order by the government in a bid to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic, most people are not finding it easy especially due to more severe case of “Hunger-Virus”. Some states have relaxed on the 14 days compulsory lockdown order while some states are
Drama in Abuja as commercial driver pulls of clothes in protest of “Hunger-Virus” (video)
Serious drama ensued in Area 1 metropolis of Abuja as a commercial driver who supposedly was driven out of house by hunger decided to defy the government’s lock down order by stepping out to find money and had his vehicle impounded. We guess the scenario got him so infuriated such that he pulled off his
Awka Experiences total lockdown
Anambra state recorded her first COVID-19 case as it was marred with a lot of controversies. See the report HERE. There were actually a lot of disjointed stories surrounding the reported case as the state government through the ministry of information had long debunked and addressed the rumors. However, the Governor of the state, Willie
BREAKING: Anambra Records First COVID-19 Case As NCDC Confirms 17 New Infections
At a time most states in the country is considering relaxing the lockdown in their various states, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 17 new cases in the country which makes the toll 305 In a tweet via their verified account, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 17 new cases. A
Discos offer customers two-month free electricity
Power distribution companies on Wednesday announced that they were in support of the proposal by the National Assembly and the Federal Executive arm of government that Nigerians should get two months of free electricity. Speaking through their umbrella body, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, the Discos stated that modalities for the free power would
15 Chinese medics arrive Abuja as Nigerians in China face Rejection (video)
A 15-member medical team from China has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The team was flown on an aircraft operated by Air Peace. The medical personnel, who landed around 5:15 pm were received by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian; Executive Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Mr Jacques Liao
BREAKING: Office of the Accountant General of the Federation on fire in Abuja(video)
The Treasury House which is the office of the Accountant General of the Federation in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is currently burning. Tribune Online gathered that the fire started from around the third floor, razing the building upwards including the Accountant General’s office and most of the important offices. Firefighters appeared helpless as they
COVID-19 : Serious Gridlock in Lekki as residents defy lockdown (video)
Nigerians have expressed dismay over the gridlock witnessed on major roads along Lekki Expressway, in Lagos on Monday despite the lockdown order over coronavirus in the state. JKCYNO NEWS gathered that some road users were held up in traffic for more than two hours. One of them, who is a medical doctor in a public
COVID-19: Buhari approves engagement of 774,000 Nigerians
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the engagement of 774,000 Nigerians on Special Public Works programme in the country to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. Ahmed disclosed this at a press conference on fiscal stimulus measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic and oil prices
Distribution of Relief aids in lagos becoming a big joke (video)
Lagos state government had earlier announced that Lagos state government would be sharing relief materials to about 200,000 households in the state. An announcement that made so many residents so elated and hoped their days of hunger strike was over. However, it wasn’t yet uhuru for many Lagosians as the project is already marred by irregularities and