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Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

26Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

There is coronavirus scare in the Delta state government house as Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Nigeria has gone into isolation with his family following a positive COVID-19 test result for his daughter. Okowa announced on twitter that one of his daughters had tested positive for coronavirus. He said that his family has gone into isolation in compliance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guideline. “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for #COVID19. Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14-days. “We will continue to keep you all updated,” he wrote.

BREAKING: Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni Appointed Chairman of APC Caretaker Committee

25Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Breaking News, News, Nigeria

BREAKING: Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni Appointed Chairman of APC Caretaker Committee

The Governor of Yobe state, H.E Mai Mala Buni has been appointed the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) caretaker committee. His appointment follows the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC by the recommendation of President Muhammadu Buhari. The decision was taken at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC. Details later.

Nigerian Forward, Alex Iwobi Inspires Everton to a Premier League Win at Carrow Road

25Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports

Nigerian Forward, Alex Iwobi Inspires Everton to a Premier League Win at Carrow Road

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was in sublime form as Premiership side Everton overcame relegation threatened Norwich City at Carrow road on Wednesday. Iwobi’s fine showing in the encounter inspired Everton to a win which placed them number 10 in the league standings. The Eagles attacker started his first consecutive games since the appointment of Italian Carlo Ancelloti as Everton’s manager in December, 2019. Iwobi sustained injury shortly after Ancelotti took charge. Iwobi featured for 90 minutes before being replaced by Gyfil Sidgursson in the extra time of the encounter. The win marks the Toffees first win since the restart of the Premiership after more than 100 days COVID-19 induced break. The 24-year-old Arsenal academy graduate was had a good showing throughout the ma...

Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?

25Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?

A popular axiom has it that the only thing which is constant in life is change itself. The current happenings in the Nigerian political landscape have been thrilling and thought provoking. The gimmicks and intrigues could be presumed to be connected to 2023 elections. Ever since the June 16 appeal court ruling which upheld the March 4 judgement discrediting Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), two factions have emerged claiming legitimate right to pilot the affairs of the party. Soon after the judgement of the appeal court in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the endorsement of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the Acting Chairman of the part...

Nigerian Football Federations Clarifies Status of NPFL Season

23Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports

Nigerian Football Federations Clarifies Status of NPFL Season

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports making the rounds that the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been cancelled. The federation clarified that discussion is ongoing on modalities and pattern of foreclosing the 2019/2020 football season, NPFL inclusive. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi asked stakeholders to exercise patience pending the conclusion of consultations. Media reports had speculated that Nigerian Professional Football League club owners had elected to terminate the football season, after which representatives at next year’s continental club competitions would be chosen through Points Per Game (PPG) principle. Recall that 17 out of the 20 teams in Nigerian Professional Football League had voted for an end to the season due ...

CBN’s Targeted Credit Facility for Covid-19 – Fraud or Incompetence?

22Jun

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Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Features, Finance, News, Nigeria

CBN’s Targeted Credit Facility for Covid-19 – Fraud or Incompetence?

When the CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) announced that it was going to be making about N50 billion available as loans to businesses in what it called the "Targeted Credit Facility for Covid-19", a lot of business owners saw it as a lifeline with which to revive their failed or failing businesses. It's no longer news that most businesses were hard hit by the lock down instituted by different governments as a result of the global pandemic. When the program was rolled out, it was introduced by Nirsal Micro Finance Bank, the bank that handles most of CBN's public loan programs, as "a stimulus package to support households and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the Covid-19 pandemic." Month's after this program supposedly kicked off, we are wondering how many Niger...

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Onyeama Condemns Attack on Diplomatic Premises in Ghana

22Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Ghana, News, Nigeria

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Onyeama Condemns Attack on Diplomatic Premises in Ghana

Nigeria has criticized an attack on its diplomatic premises in the capital city of Ghana Accra. Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister in a statement on Sunday condemned what he termed criminal attacks in its diplomatic residence. He said that unidentified individuals crushed a people within the premises using a bulldozer. Time of the attack was not disclosed by the minister. Onyeama tweeted, “We strongly condemn two outrageous criminal attacks in Accra, Ghana, on a residential building in our diplomatic premises by unknown persons in which a bulldozer was used to demolish the building.” Onyeama disclosed that Nigeria is not leaving any stoned un-turned in its effort to unravel the culprits behind the attack and ensure the safety of lives and property of Nigerians in ...

Former Eagles Player, Sylvanus Okpala asks NFF to Allow Eagles Handler, Rohr, Operate Freely

20Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports

Former Eagles Player, Sylvanus Okpala asks NFF to Allow Eagles Handler, Rohr, Operate Freely

Ex Super Eagles of Nigeria player Sylvanus Okpala has requested more freedom for Eagles Head coach, Gernot Rohr to make decisions and continue building a team to conquer the sporting world. Okpala in a chat with the media asked the Nigerian football Federation (NFF) to accord the Franco-German technical adviser of the eagles the needed liberty needed to thrive. He asked the NFF to give Rohr the level of liberty that deceased handler Stephen Keshi enjoyed during his time as the head coach of Nigerian national team. In a chat with Brila, Okpala said,”When I was there with Keshi, we were given free hand to pick whoever we want to, in as much as some people may want to come in and want to interfere but Keshi won’t allow it.” “We were given free hand, I think anyone comes in but in ...

Egypt Records More than 50,000 Confirmed Cases of Corona Virus Infection

19Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Egypt, News

Egypt Records More than 50,000 Confirmed Cases of Corona Virus Infection

Health authorities in Egypt announced 1,218 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday 18 June, 2020. This brings the total number of corona virus cases in Egypt to over 50,000, two weeks before her planned easing of lockdown measure. Egypt imposed lockdown in March to mitigate the transmission of the virus, resulting in school closure, restaurants and bulk of international airlifting. The Arab nation’s booming tourism industry was negatively impacted by the disease. Government credits tourism for 5% of its economic revenue though analysts are of the view it might be as high as 15% of jobs, indirect investment related to the industry inclusive. Egypt plans to restart scheduled international flights from July 1 which will enable opening its borders to tourists for the forthcoming summer sea...

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Condemns Racism, Says No Community is Superior

19Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Human Rights, Kenya, News, United States of America

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Condemns Racism, Says No Community is Superior

....the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has made the call for less emphases to be made on race as all races are equal. The President made the call on Wednesday in an interview with the Atlantic Council where he referenced Kenya’s experiences as a model for U.S. as she seeks to rise above race and achieve equality among all individuals. Kenyatta said, “You are familiar with the scenario Kenya saw itself in in 2007 as a result of the ethnic clashes that we had. We can’t afford to have anybody feeling that they have been left out or left behind. So, ours is just to encourage all out partners across the globe. We have seen the problems when communities clash with each other. We have seen what it costs. We need one another.” His stance became necessary in the face of continued global p...