Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to pay each household in the country ten thousand (N10,000) as a supplement for foodstuff within the period in which many are told to stay at home due to the coronavirus scourge. The presidential candidate of the …
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Man commits suicide over alleged erectile dysfunction in Delta
Tragedy struck in Okpanam, Delta State, after a 40-year-old electrician, Victor Edem, committed suicide over alleged weak erectile challenges and his inability to impregnate women. Mr Edem, a resident of Okpanam Community, near Asaba, Delta State, was found dead on Monday night inside his room where he had been living …
Read More »Coronavirus: Nigerian Army to enforce Lockdown, secure food supplies
The Nigerian Army is to embark on a special operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick people to hospitals. This is as part of the government’s strategy to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, a document obtained by Premium Times has …
Read More »Coronavirus: Don’t expect relief materials from the church, you gave your offerings to God and not your Pastor – Pastor Amoateng
The founder of Brian Jones Outreach Ministries, Pastor Brian Amoateng has lashed out at people expecting relief materials from the church in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic crippling activities in most countries around the world. Reacting to a call for mega churches to provide at least free hand sanitizers for …
Read More »Coronavirus: FCT Minister orders closure of markets, neighbourhood centers in Abuja
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello has ordered the closure of markets and neigbhourhood centers following the outbreak of coronavirus in Abuja. Muhammad Bello who also ordered the immediate closure of churches and mosques in the FCT, stated that only shops selling food items and other essential commodities are …
Read More »Coronavirus: I never shook hands with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State – Atiku’s son
Mohammed Abubakar Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who tested positive for coronavirus, has dismissed claims of Governor Mohammed Bala of Bauchi State, contracting the virus from him after a handshake when they met on board an Aero Contractors aircraft. Recall that after Mohammed tested positive for the …
Read More »Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi takes coronavirus test, self-isolates after contact with two persons that tested positive
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has taken the coronavirus (COVID-19) test following his previous meeting with two people who have tested positive for the virus. He made this known via his Twitter handle. He says he is currently in self-isolation. ”I just took a CoviD 19 test, having …
Read More »Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. The Prince of Wales, 71, who is first in line to the British throne, is experiencing mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health,” Clarence House said in a statement. Charles is now self-isolating and working from home …
Read More »COVID-19: Air Peace to Suspend Operation From Friday
Efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria have intensified as the nation’s biggest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the suspension of all its flight service beginning from Friday. In a statement signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, Air Peace said, “It is with …
Read More »Obaseki goes into self-isolation after close contact with Bauchi governor, sends his samples for Coronavirus test
Following his close contact with the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who have both tested positive for coronavirus, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolation. In a statement on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on …
Read More »COVID 19: Umahi Orders Recall of Retired Health Workers in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has ordered the recall of all retired health workers in the state to aid in the fight against the deadly coronavirus. “All retirees on health are hereby recalled at State and local government area to help in our fight to protect our people”. Governor …
Read More »COVID 19: Umahi Orders Ebonyi indigene returning from China to remain in Lagos, Sends him money to get tested for virus
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has barred a government staff who just returned from China from entering the state. He said the staff, a driver to one of the members of the state Executive council, was returning to the state from China. He ordered him to remain in …
Read More »Police inspector kills couple, commits suicide in Imo over failed marriage proposal
A police inspector, Kenneth Enamika attached to 29 PMF, Awka in Anambra State has allegedly killed his ex lover, Oluchi Aputanze from Ozoara, Mgbidi in Oru West council area of Imo State for allegedly deceiving him and marrying someone else, Cajethan Aputanze after his financial commitment to her. According to …
Read More »Webinar Lecture on Project Research Writing for 400 Level Students, Wednesday, March 18, by 10am
Webinar lecture on project research writing for 400 level students takes place today by 10am. It will hold for 50 minutes. We will discuss the basics of seminar paper writing and project work. You can join us by clicking the link below and using the password included. After the webinar …
Read More »Syllabus for Journalism & Media Studies Courses: Communication and Society (CMS 302)
With the unbundling of Mass Communication programme in Nigeria, the face of communication education in the country has changed. The programme has transited into a full college/faculty while individual courses have adapted to the change. While several new courses now exist in the seven new departments, some of the …
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