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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, on Tuesday, said Nigerians will determine the imposition of a fresh lockdown with their compliance or non-compliance to COVID-19 protocols amid the second wave of the pandemic. PTF National Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu, stated this while featuring on a television programme monitored by The PUNCH. According to him, no decision has been taken on a …

The Federal Government of Nigeria would continue to support innovation and interventions to boost the growth of small businesses across the country, so as to improve the economy and create more employment opportunities for Nigerians. The government will continue to do this in partnership with the private sector, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), stated this Monday at the first meeting of MSMEs …

Tragedy was  averted  during the weekend  at the  Livestock Central Mosque in Aduwawa Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria  following intervention of key stakeholders in a dispute over the parcel of land housing the Religious facility. The unrest was the latest bout of violence by some youths who allegedly trespassed into the premises of the Mosque, claiming ownership …

As part of efforts to motivate state government workers, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has approved 2020 promotions for public servants in the state. In a statement titled, ‘New Year Message to Civil/ Public Servants in Edo State’, the State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Esq, said the state government is working hard on actualizing its dream of making the public service …

(CNN) House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in last week’s riots at the US Capitol, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told House Democrats on Monday on a caucus call, according to sources on the call. The House will vote Tuesday evening on a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Commenting on the election of Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United States, Israel and Cyprus, the President urged the eminent diplomat and scholar to deploy his immense experience within and outside government to forge greater unity of the country. In a statement …

Anxious Nigerians have continued to gather at NIMC offices across the nation to register for their NINs. The ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment may be suspended considering the large crowds seeking registration in centres across Nigeria and the risk of COVID-19, the Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said. He made this remark on Channels TV Sunrise …

The magistrate, Mabel Segun-Bello, imposed a N20 million bond on Mr Sowore, and demanded he produce two sureties. A magistrate court in Abuja on Monday granted the activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, bail. The magistrate, Mabel Segun-Bello, imposed a N20 million bond on Mr Sowore, and demanded he produce two sureties. Ms Segun-Bello, in her ruling, said the court granted …

The Federal Government on Monday said it would review the January 18 earlier date fixed for resumption of schools across Nigeria. It attributed the decision to the second wave of COVID-19 currently ravaging the country. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this while answering questions during a press briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. The …

Edo State has recorded 82 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 3 deaths from the disease in the past 72 hours, even as it recorded 31 recoveries from the virus. The State COVID Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during a meeting of the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), chaired by Governor Godwin Obaseki. According to him, “We have in the last 72 …