Nigerians will from Wednesday, April 1, 2020, pay more for electricity, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had disclosed this in its December 2019 Minor Review of Multi-Year Tariff Order 2015 and Minimum Remittance Order for the Year 2020. Checks by The PUNCH on Monday showed that the decision to increase tariff had not yet been suspended
Gov. Seyi Makinde tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolation. The governor revealed this in a statement on his verified Twitter handle on Monday where he disclosed that he is asymptomatic. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result,” he tweeted. “It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue
The Aftermath of the COVID-19 and lockdown order
The 14-day lockdown ordered by the President in Lagos, Ogun and FCT has continued to generate more questions, issues and backslash by the residents of these cities with many wondering how it would affect them adversely. Although, it’s a measure geared towards containing the further spread of the coronavirus pandemic at community level, the lockdown
Full Presidential Speech by President Buhari on COVID-19
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures
Pastor arrested in Abuja during church service for violating the law (video)
The FCTA Enforcement team led by Ikharo Attah today, met an ongoing church service at Jesus Reign Family church, Apo, Abuja led by Pastor Uden. The leader of the team took his time to quote some biblical verses to back up his stance on arresting the resident pastor. Nigerians were however very impressed with the
Public Service Announcement On Onitsha Head Bridge Closure
This is to notify Ndi Anambra and motorists in the state, and those wishing to pass through Anambra state that the Government of Delta state has announced closure of all its land borders with effect from Sunday, 29th of March, 2020. Motorists are advised not to travel through the Niger Bridge Head, Onitsha to
Youths raze down police station in Kastina
The police in Katsina State has arrested 90 people for allegedly setting ablaze Kusada Divisional Police Station over suspension of Friday congregational prayer by the state government to contain the spread of coronavirus. One of the rioters also lost his life in the encounter, the police command spokesman, Gambo Isah, said in a statement issued
Could there be anything China isn’t telling the world about COVID-19?
Since the break of this Coronavirus pandemic, many persons have been in constant suspicion of who’s really behind this ill fated ordeal that has claimed thousands of lives globally. China 🇨🇳 is number one nation that calls to mind each time COVID-19 case emerges. Many have argued that China’s involvement in this gruesome pandemic can
Emeka Offor Foundation Donates Medical Equipments, Books To Hospitals And Schools
In line with Sir Emeka Offor’s initiative geared towards supporting the efforts of the Federal Government in the provision of quality healthcare service and education to the citizens, his foundation – Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), has donated educational materials and healthcare facilities worth millions of dollars to hospitals and academic institutions across Nigeria and
Suspected Bomb blast in Akure destroys Houses, schools and Churches (pictures)
The explosion affected a school with boarding facilities. Barely two weeks after an explosion rocked Abule-Ado in Lagos, another explosion suspected to be bomb blast destroyed residential buildings, school, churches in Akure, Ondo state. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Saturday, March 28, 2020. The explosion which happened less than a kilometre to