Onifade’s new book calls on youth to engage in politics for new Nigeria
Curled from Tribune Newspaper Dec 27, 2019 Debo Onifade ”We have complained about and analysed our problems long enough. It is now time for young people and new-breed politicians to elevate the discussion from mere rhetoric, sensationalism and fantasy to apt understanding of smart politics and solutions.’’ That is what Debo Onifade is hoping to…
Liberating NigeriaLockdown extension anticipated as Buhari addresses nation by 7pm
President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver a national broadcast by 7pm on Monday. This is according to a statement released by Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity. “President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Monday, April 13, 2020, at 7pm,” the statement read. “Television, radio and other electronic media outlets…
We won’t allow maltreatment of Nigerians, Gbajabiamila tells Chinese envoy
Following the reported maltreatment of some Nigerians living in China, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has demanded an end to the inhumane treatment of Nigerians living in the Asian country. He said this when the leadership of the House met with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian on Friday. Gbajabiamila…
Buhari, task force meet today over nationwide lockdown
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will today (Friday) meet with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 over the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states. The PUNCH gathered that the task force would brief the President on the war against COVID-19 and the possibility of extending the two-week lockdown…
Feeding pupils during lockdown is a scam — PTA
The National Association of the Parent-Teacher Association has disagreed with the Federal Government over the attempt to feed pupils at home during the lockdown period. Recall that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, during his nationwide broadcast on March 29 said the school feeding programme would not be affected by the lockdown. Buhari said, “Although…
No agreement to pay anyone a dime from $300m Abacha Loot
The federal government says it did not engage any third party in the repatriation of about $300 million public funds looted by Sani Abacha, the late dictator. Abubakar Malami, minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation, said the government did not enter into any agreement to pay any amount from the money to any…
FG grants amnesty to 2,600 prisoners
The Federal Government on Thursday granted amnesty to no fewer than 2,600 inmates as part of measures to decongest prison facilities in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this at an ongoing press conference at the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja. He said at least…
Fake charities springing up over COVID-19 donations
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has asked Nigerians to be cautious of making donations for the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement on Wednesday, Tony Orilade, acting spokesperson of the commission, said Magu warned the public against fake charities springing up to offer guidelines on donations to the government…
90 percent of COVID-19 patients recover without intervention
Chikwe Ihekweazu, director general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says 90 per cent of COVID-19 patients recover without any intervention. He disclosed this at the media briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Wednesday, while responding to a question on how Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, recovered in less…