Monday, November 18

Covid-19

Rescind Your Decision on 2020 WASSCE – Reps Ask FG
11Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Rescind Your Decision on 2020 WASSCE – Reps Ask FG

Nigeria’s House of Representatives have asked the Federal Government to reconsider its position on the cancellation of the 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Their position was contained in a statement released in Abuja by the Chairman of the   House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo) on Friday. Mr. Ihonvbere, a professor, said the committee was left bemused by the decision of the Ministry of Education which was conveyed by the Minister of Education in a broadcast where he said students in Nigeria would not be partaking in the 2020 WASSCE due to coronavirus scare. He said the Education minister failed to tell the country if the decision was reached alongside other West African leaders or in consultation with the ...
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Eagles’ Striker Paul Onuachu Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Club Plans Preseason
10Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports

Eagles’ Striker Paul Onuachu Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Club Plans Preseason

Super eagles of Nigeria forward, Paul Onuachu has tested COVID-19 positive as his club KRC Genk prepares for their first pre-season match. Announcing his status, Onuachu who said that he is asymptomatic and feeing well, reports that his Instagram followers have grown by 10,000 after his status was made public. The Nigerian striker was the only member of the Genk squad who tested positive to the virus after the club conducted tests this week in readiness for the resumption of pre-season games. Onuachu said two of his previous tests after his return to Belgium came back negative before the latest round of tests. He said, “I’m very well as I talk with you.” “I’m not just in the mood to talk right now. It’s the third test and the first two were negative. “In a couple of days ...
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Senate Urges FG to Rename Ibadan Airport after Ajimobi
7Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Aviation, Covid-19, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Senate Urges FG to Rename Ibadan Airport after Ajimobi

The Nigerian Senate has made a call to the Federal Government to rename the Ibadan Airport, Oyo state after the deceased former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Senator Abdulfatahi Buhari moved a motion on the floor of the Senate to its effect which was seconded by Senator Ibikunle Amosun and thereafter adopted by the house. Senator Buhari praised the effort of Senator Ajimobi towards the development of Oyo state. Ajimobi represented his constituency in the 5th Senate from 2003 to 2017. The upper legislative chamber observed a minute silence in memory of Ajimobi. Source: PunchNG
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School Resumption: Nigerian Government to Commence Disinfection of School on July 7 – Muhammad Mahmood
7Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

School Resumption: Nigerian Government to Commence Disinfection of School on July 7 – Muhammad Mahmood

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to commence disinfection of schools across the federation from June 7, 2020 in preparation for the resumption of school after protracted COVID-19 induced closure. This was announced by the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday. The minister said than plans have been ongoing to disinfect schools, adding that the ministry took its time to harness the modalities before commencing the exercise. Mahmood said, “Earlier I told you that we have sat with the Ministry of Education and we have the list of all the schools that need to be disinfected before resumption. Well, what we plan to do now is to do (decontaminate) the centres that will be used.” He ...
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Oyo Schools Resumption: Laudable or Laughable?
7Jul By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment
Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

Oyo Schools Resumption: Laudable or Laughable?

The Federal government of Nigeria had on 29 June, 2020 permitted the resumption of schools by students in graduating classes to enable them adequately prepare for examinations. It came as part of guidelines to ensure gradual easing of the lockdown that was imposed across Nigeria to control the spread of novel COVID-19 virus which has forced closure of schools at all levels since March. Bulk of students in the country have been spending time at home since then without access to education. Though the government directed and implemented to a reasonable extent, teaching through radio and television, the measure has been with inherent obstacles. Parents have complained of the inability of children to maintain concentration levels while learning through broadcast channels at home. Since...
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Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases
6Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases

The Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River chapter has accused the state Governor Ben Ayade of covering COVID-19 cases in the state, declaring an indefinite strike as a result. The strike action was conveyed in a letter by the NMA State chairman Agam Ayuk, to the Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire on Sunday. NMA sort to know why the five positive cases confirmed at the University College Teaching Hospital, Calabar have not been included in the daily update of coronavirus cases by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NDC). The association equally expressed their displeasure with the Betta Edu, the state’s Commissioner for Health over unacceptable method of coordinating COVID-19 testing in the state. The NMA’s letter to the minister reads in part, “The association demands exp...
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President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient
6Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Ghana

President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has been forced into self-isolation after making contact with a COVID-19 patient. The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah confirmed the development in a statement saying, “On the advice of doctors, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is taking a 14-day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.” “The President has elected to do so after at least one person within his close circle tested positive for COVID-19 today.” The minister went on to say that the President so far tested negative to the virus but is embarking on a precautionary 14 days self-isolation. “The President will during this precautionary self-isolation period, be working from the Presidential Villa in the Jubi...
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Ondo Deputy Governor Issues 21 days Ultimatum to Akeredolu to Handover Power to him
5Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Ondo Deputy Governor Issues 21 days Ultimatum to Akeredolu to Handover Power to him

Deputy governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has charged the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu who is battling COVID-19, to temporarily handover governance of the state to him in acting capacity pending his recovery from the disease. Akeredolu had personally confirmed his positive coronavirus status on June 30 and proceeded on self-isolation in line with stipulated guidelines and pledged to discharge his duties virtually. Ajayi’s media adviser, Allen Sowore in a communique on Saturday said the delay by Akeredolu to transfer governance of the state amounts to blatant contempt for the country’s constitution. He said that the governor by virtue of his profession as a lawyer should be on the side of the law by ensuring timely transfer of power instead of delaying and negatively impacti...
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Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19
4Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19

The wife of Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue state, Mrs. Eunice Ortom has tested COVID-19 positive alongside her son and some of her aids. Mrs. Ortom made the revealed her status in a statement released on Friday night in Markudi which she personally signed. She said she is currently self-isolating, her son and personal aids as well. She advised Benue state residents to take seriously the safety measures such as putting on face masks when necessary, regular hand washing. Observing social distancing and staying at home when there is no urgent need to step out. Her statement read in part, “a few moments ago this (Friday) evening, I received my result from the tests earlier carried out on me and others by NCDC personnel on routine screening at House, Makurdi which returned that I and ...
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Power Changes Hands in Ebonyi as Governor David Umahi Tests COVID-19 Positive, Hands Over to Deputy
4Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Power Changes Hands in Ebonyi as Governor David Umahi Tests COVID-19 Positive, Hands Over to Deputy

Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi has revealed that he tested positive for dreaded COVID-19 as Nigeria nears 28,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. This was confirmed in a statement personally signed by Umahi on Saturday. Umahi disclosed that he tested positive alongside some of his close associates after undergoing the test recently. He said that they are asymptomatic but have followed Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol by isolating to avoid spreading the virus. The Governor revealed that he has handed over executive powers to his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe to lead the state’s systematic battle against the prevalence of the virus in Ebonyi state and ensure safety of its residents. He urged all residents of the state to abide by the NCDC safety protocols by intensifyi...
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