The Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, is dead. He died on Friday at age 81. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, said the deceased died of COVID-19. Announcing Kyari’s death via his verified Twitter handle, @GarShehu, Shehu wrote, “The Presidency regrets to announce the passage
Lagosians take security matters into their own hands as miscreants terrorize the streets (video)
In lieu of the recent COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, several unrest has also emanated due to its effect. One of the worrisome situations is the case of increased robbery and banditry going on in lagos state. Jkcyno news gathered that some miscreants who are beings referred to as “One Million Boys” have seized the lock
22 Issues we have forgotten in Nigeria since COVID-19 outbreak
Since the break of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, a lot of issues were en vogue in Nigeria and one would seriously wonder where all had gone all of a sudden. Naturally, everything has gone to rest as one true monster is busy ravaging the whole world at large. The big question is, would sanity return
DISPLAY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN MANAGING COVID 19 RELIEF FUNDS -LEDAP
Sponsored Post.. Press Release –Lagos, 16th April 2020 “DISPLAY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN MANAGING COVID 19 RELIEF FUNDS” – LEDAP URGES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES. Legal Defence and Assistance Project – LEDAP calls on the Federal Government and its agencies especially the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Office of
VACANCY – Surveillance Support Officers for COVID-19 in 19 states
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is recruiting for short term consultancy – Surveillance Support Officers in 19 states Background The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the government agency with the mandate to coordinate the surveillance, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks. Over the last three years,
Anambra state government returns to status quo in market
Anambra state government has rescinded his decision to close down all markets in the entire state and rather provide a make-shift market for them. The state Government confirms return to status quo in markets, says they will now operate three times a week. You’d recall that Jkcyno news did some investigative report on the counter-productive
Senator Shehu Sani Mocks Nothern Governors as they threaten to Boycott the Lockdown order
The Northern Governors’ Forum has met over the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for a coordinated response to tackle the virus in the region. Chairman of the forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong chaired the meeting via a teleconference. The governors met on Monday to discuss the impact of the virus in the region, stressing
The funny tale of the total Lockdown in Anambra state (video)
Anambra state government placed a total lockdown order in the state due to the Covid-19 index case found in the state. However, several contradictory accounts to the COVID-19 index case have emerged since then. See the stories HERE…. As a result of this unrest, the state government decided to close all vehicular activities, public markets and
European Union Donates €50M to Nigeria
The European Union has given Nigeria €50 million (N21B) to fight the coronavirus disease which has killed at least 10 people in the West African country. The donation was announced when the plazaresident, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), received in audience the EU Delegation at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja on Tuesday. The Special
Just In : Sosoliso Airlines founder and CEO, Victor Ikwuemesi dies of COVID-19 in London
The death of the owner of the defunct Sosoliso Airlines, Chief Victor Ikwuemesi popularly called “Ezelue Ogidi” has been announced. According to a family source, Chief Victor Ikwuemesi fell sick on Saturday, was taken to the hospital same day, was tested for COVID-19 and was awaiting his result, which came out early this morning and