![The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said that the planned strike by Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Lagos would start on Monday as its meeting with Lagos State Government ended in deadlock. The South-West Chairman of NUPENG, Mr Tayo Aboyeji, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/NUPENG.jpg "Tanker drivers start strike Monday as talks with LASG end in deadlock")
![The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 437 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 46,577. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. The health agency stated that the number of those successfully treated and discharged from various treatment […]](https://i2.wp.com/ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/imgs/news/256.jpg "NCDC confirms 437 new COVID-19 case, total of infection hits 46,577")
![The Lagos State Government says all roads and bridges under construction in Apapa, the nation’s port city, will be completed by October. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Sunday during an inspection tour of roads and bridges under construction in Apapa area of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said that the traffic gridlocks experienced in the axis […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.africanexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lagos-road.jpg "Apapa will open to traffic in October — LASG")
![World number two Simona Halep on Sunday said she would take the final decision on her participation in the United States Open after playing in this week’s WTA Tour event in Prague. Women’s world number one Ashleigh Barty has opted against travelling to New York to play the hardcourt Grand Slam amid the COVID-19 pandemic. […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/000_15H068.jpg "Halep to decide on United States Open after Prague event")
![Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has described the death of a former state lawmaker, Mr Kola Fakiyesi, as “very shocking and unfortunate”. The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, said that Fakiyesi passed on at his prime. […]](https://i2.wp.com/ekitistate.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/H.E-Dr.-John-Kayode-Fayemi-Executive-Governor-280x260.jpg "Gov. Fayemi mourns ex-Ekiti lawmaker, Fakiyesi")
![Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Awka has called on the Federal and State Governments to save small and medium enterprises across the country from collapse. Ibezim made the call in his Charge at the 2020 Awka Anglican Diocesan Synod on Sunday. Synod is an annual event held to assess the progress of […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Most-Rev.-Alexander-Ibezim--1280x720.jpeg "Anglican Bishop urges govts to save SMEs from collapse")
![The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA) has called for the reinstatement of the suspended deputy minority leader in Ondo State House of Assembly for a lasting peace in the legislature. YYA, an umbrella body of Yoruba youth groups globally, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. The statement was jointly signed by […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS3-400x240.jpg "YYA sues for peace in Ondo Assembly, condoles with Ogun over Kashamu")
![The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA) has called for the reinstatement of the suspended deputy minority leader in Ondo State House of Assembly for a lasting peace in the legislature. YYA, an umbrella body of Yoruba youth groups globally, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. The statement was jointly signed by […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS3-80x80.jpg "YYA sues for peace in Ondo Assembly, condoles with Ogun over Kashamu")
![As the Lagos State Government lifts the restriction on the religious activities, some churches within Lagos metropolis were greeted with low attendance amidst strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Government, had on March 15, instituted lockdown measures and banned public gatherings while religious places were sealed […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-5-400x240.jpeg "COVID-19: Low attendance, strict compliance greet church re-opening in Lagos")
![As the Lagos State Government lifts the restriction on the religious activities, some churches within Lagos metropolis were greeted with low attendance amidst strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Government, had on March 15, instituted lockdown measures and banned public gatherings while religious places were sealed […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-5-80x80.jpeg "COVID-19: Low attendance, strict compliance greet church re-opening in Lagos")
![The Lagos State Government on Sunday issued a seven-day ultimatum to the authorities of Lagoon Hospital in Apapa, Lagos, to remove trailers and containers in the hospital’s car park. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who gave the ultimatum while inspecting road projects in Apapa, said the hospital’s car park had been turned to a container terminal. Sanwo-Olu […]](https://i2.wp.com/leadership.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sanwo-olu.jpeg "Sanwo-Olu gives hospital’s management 7-day ultimatum to remove trucks, containers")
![A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Sunday Karimi, has urged the Edo State House of Assembly to immediately commence the impeachment process of Gov. Godwin Obaseki over an alleged breach of the constitution. Karimi, who represented Yagba East,Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency of Kogi in the Eighth Assembly, made the call in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court7-400x240.jpg "Ex-Rep wants Obaseki impeached over alleged breach of constitution")
![A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Sunday Karimi, has urged the Edo State House of Assembly to immediately commence the impeachment process of Gov. Godwin Obaseki over an alleged breach of the constitution. Karimi, who represented Yagba East,Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency of Kogi in the Eighth Assembly, made the call in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court7-80x80.jpg "Ex-Rep wants Obaseki impeached over alleged breach of constitution")
![Mr Salihu Lukman, the Director-General, Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure wide citizen’s participation through membership recruitment and establishment of credible and verifiable membership register. Lukman, who made the call in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, said APC can only be progressive, if it is able […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-400x240.jpg "DG APC Governors Forum tasks membership on participation, registration")
![Mr Salihu Lukman, the Director-General, Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure wide citizen’s participation through membership recruitment and establishment of credible and verifiable membership register. Lukman, who made the call in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, said APC can only be progressive, if it is able […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-80x80.jpg "DG APC Governors Forum tasks membership on participation, registration")
![Sen. Wali Jibrin, the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the National Assembly to hasting the process of empowering INEC to conduct all elections in the country. This, he said, would go a long way in giving the electorate the opportunity to elect credible leaders at the grassroots, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-400x240.jpg "PDP BOT Chairman seeks conduct of LG election by INEC")
![Sen. Wali Jibrin, the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the National Assembly to hasting the process of empowering INEC to conduct all elections in the country. This, he said, would go a long way in giving the electorate the opportunity to elect credible leaders at the grassroots, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-80x80.jpg "PDP BOT Chairman seeks conduct of LG election by INEC")
![Sebastian Vettel accused Ferrari of messing up with a strategy that made no sense on Sunday. The unhappy German however did not help his own race by spinning at the first corner and dropping to last. It was a sign that the four-times world champion’s relations with the team are wearing thin, following their decision […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Sebastian-Vettel-1099435.jpg?fitu003d590%2C350u0026sslu003d1 "Vettel says Ferrari messed up with nonsensical strategy")
![Brazilian midfielder Willian has confirmed he would leave Chelsea after seven “wonderful” years at Stamford Bridge. The 32-year-old, linked with a move across town to Arsenal, posted a farewell letter to the club’s fans on Twitter. “The time has now come to move on. I am certainly going to miss my team mates,” he said. […]](https://i2.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-wFmAt_llcBQ/XzA1Ebz-qnI/AAAAAAABSEo/aGggqiDF5GEhOqacRBzeLTAiIeXgPVgoACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/images%2B%252856%2529.jpeg "Willian confirms exit from Chelsea after 7 years")
![There was barely time for the full inquest into Juventus’ exit from the UEFA Champions League to even begin before the club delivered their own blunt verdict. They sacked their coach, Maurizio Sarri. Not so long ago, there would have been surprise, perhaps even some outrage, at a coach losing his job just two weeks […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/maxresdefault-1.jpg "For Europe’s “super clubs”, UEFA Champions League determines all")
![Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt on Sunday said they were still not agreeing with the League Management Company (LMC) on the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) final table. Okey Kpalakwu, the club’s General Manager, disclosed this position in a statement, insisting that the club remained the team which finished in second place […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.brila.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/rivers-united.jpg "NPFL 2019/2020 season: Rivers United still insisting they finished second, not third")
![Miss Erochukwu Nwodo, former Miss Plateau, has pledged to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria through pageantry. Nwodo, the Chief Executive Officer of Rocy Reset Style Plus Entertainment, made the pledge in Jos on Sunday in an interview with newsmen to flag off the Nigerian Rubies Pageant in Jos. She said that the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-400x240.jpg "Beauty queen pledges to showcase cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria")
![Miss Erochukwu Nwodo, former Miss Plateau, has pledged to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria through pageantry. Nwodo, the Chief Executive Officer of Rocy Reset Style Plus Entertainment, made the pledge in Jos on Sunday in an interview with newsmen to flag off the Nigerian Rubies Pageant in Jos. She said that the […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-80x80.jpg "Beauty queen pledges to showcase cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria")
![Nollywood star actor, Ninawolo Bolanle, says for an individual to actualise any dream in life, the person should be determined to go for what he or she wants, no matter the cost or challenges. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram handle @iamnino_b, to make this statement, also encouraged people to always put in […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Nino-Nino-B-213-e1582102666478.jpg "Actualising Life’s dreams entails strong determination, says Nollywood actor")
![A award-winning dancer, Esther Essien, on Friday advised Nigerians to look inwards for ways to cope with the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Essien told the News Agency of Nigeria that it would be important for Nigerians of all professions to look for ideas on how best to live, during and after the […]](https://i2.wp.com/img.gistmania.com/newsimg/photos/BBNnite28.jpg "COVID-19: Dancer wants Nigerians look inwards for way forward")
![A popular Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has urged men to marry truthful single mothers rather than pretentious single ladies. The actress, who took to her Instagram handle @opeyemi_aiyeola1 to give the advice, said that getting married to single mothers was far better than ladies who might have gone through abortions. Aiyola, also a producer and […]](https://i1.wp.com/livelystones.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1.jpg?resizeu003d696%2C696u0026sslu003d1 "Marry truthful single mothers than pretentious single ladies, Nollywood actress urges men")
![The Osun Police Command has dismissed Inspector Ago Egharevbe for allegedly brutalising a 20-year-old fashion designer, Ayomide Taiwo, leading to his death. The News of Nigeria reports that the incident, which happened on Wednesday at Obokun, led to the victim been hospitalised and later died on Sunday. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Opalola Yemisi, in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-400x240.jpg "Osun: Police dismiss inspector for allegedly brutalising tailor, causing death")
![The Osun Police Command has dismissed Inspector Ago Egharevbe for allegedly brutalising a 20-year-old fashion designer, Ayomide Taiwo, leading to his death. The News of Nigeria reports that the incident, which happened on Wednesday at Obokun, led to the victim been hospitalised and later died on Sunday. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Opalola Yemisi, in a […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-80x80.jpg "Osun: Police dismiss inspector for allegedly brutalising tailor, causing death")
![at about 1:30a.m., there was a report of alleged murder of one Azuibuike Ekwegbalu, aged 43 years, native of Ogbunike in Oyi LGA but resident at the Commissioners quarters Awka. “Following the report, Police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division Awka led by the DPO, CSP Emma Ogbuanya visited the scene and rushed victim who was […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/08164358/Wife-of-Anambra-State-Governor-Ebelechukwu-Obiano.jpg "Unknown assailants kill Gov. Obiano’s aide on security")
![The Ohimege Opanda of Umaisha in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has advised the federal and state governments to adopt new strategies to tackle banditry and other forms of insecurity in the country. Abdullahi, a first class traditional ruler, gave the advice on Sunday, while speaking with newsmen in his palace in Umaisha, Toto Local […]](https://i2.wp.com/thestreetjournal.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/29080343/militiamen-kill-5-set-houses-ablaze-in-nasarawa.jpg?fitu003d610%2C381u0026sslu003d1u0026resizeu003d350%2C200 "Banditry: Monarch urges govt. to adopt new strategies")
![Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has uncovered a set of Nigerians in hundreds battling with critical situation in Saudi Arabia. JIFORM President, Mr Ajibola Abayomi, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja Abayomi said that the body had profile of 138 ladies trafficked to the […]](https://i2.wp.com/radionigeriaibadan.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AKEREDOLU-Leadership-Newspaper.jpg "Journalists Forum uncovers Nigerians in critical situation in Saudi Arabia")
![Residents of New Era Estate in Ajah, Lagos State, have called on the Lagos State Government to rescue them from invasion by hoodlums and armed robbers Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday that the security challenges were becoming more severe and frightening. Mr Bukola Onifade, an hotelier […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.nigeriapropertycentre.com/properties/images/thumbs/692413/05f2ae129508b5-247-serviced-4-bedroom-with-bq-inside-an-estate-semi-detached-duplexes-for-sale-lafiaji-lekki-lagos.jpeg "Estate residents send SOS to LASG over insecurity")
![Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), has tasked staff and clients of the agency to work together toward speedy economic recovery. A statement by Mr Martins Odeh, Head, Corporate Communications, NEPZA, on Saturday in Abuja, said that Adesugba made the call while addressing officials of the agency during a […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.nepza.gov.ng/media/k2/items/cache/71f67488b0857639cee631943a3fc6fa_XL.jpg "NEPZA key to national economic recovery – MD")
![Dr Chamberlain Peterside, a Financial Expert, has urged maritime stakeholders to come together and aggressively negotiate with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to forestall their foreclosure. Peterside made the appeal on an Instagram live programme on Saturday organised by Mrs Ezinne Azunna of the MaritimeTv. The programme had the topic, “State Guarantees, Sovereignty […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-400x240.jpg "Expert urges shipowners to negotiate with AMCON to forestall foreclosure")
![Dr Chamberlain Peterside, a Financial Expert, has urged maritime stakeholders to come together and aggressively negotiate with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to forestall their foreclosure. Peterside made the appeal on an Instagram live programme on Saturday organised by Mrs Ezinne Azunna of the MaritimeTv. The programme had the topic, “State Guarantees, Sovereignty […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-80x80.jpg "Expert urges shipowners to negotiate with AMCON to forestall foreclosure")
![SUNU Assurances Nig. Plc’s has announced a 30 per cent profit increase to N1.2 billion for the 2019 financial year. The company recorded N914 million profit in the 2018 financial year. L-R: Non-Executive Director, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, Olanrewaju Ogunbanjo; Executive Director, Adeleke Hassan; Managing Director, Samuel Ogbodu; Company Secretary, John Akujieze; and Chief Finance […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.proshareng.com/admin/upload/news/43908-proshare.jpg "SUNU Assurances declares N1.2bn profit")
![The Federal Government in its bid to help cushion the effect of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has supported smallholder farmers in Imo State with 20,000 Cocoa seedlings and other improved seeds. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, in a statement issued by the Director of Information, Mr Theodore Ogaziechi, said this on Sunday in […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NCF.jpg "FG supports Imo farmers with 20,000 cocoa seedlings, other improved seeds")
![The Economic Committee of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and two other NGOs have distributed 150 animals to vulnerable households in Kebbi State towards making them self sufficient. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the collaborating NGOs are Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food and the Association for the Promotion of Livestock Breading in the Sahel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-400x240.jpg "ECOWAS, others distribute animals to 50 vulnerable households in Kebbi")
![The Economic Committee of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and two other NGOs have distributed 150 animals to vulnerable households in Kebbi State towards making them self sufficient. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the collaborating NGOs are Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food and the Association for the Promotion of Livestock Breading in the Sahel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-80x80.jpg "ECOWAS, others distribute animals to 50 vulnerable households in Kebbi")
![The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to enlist rubber as one of the cash crops to be developed in Nigeria. Mr Peter Igbinosun, President of the association made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Calabar, Cross […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-400x240.jpg "Association plans massive rubber plantation, urges FG’s intervention")
![The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to enlist rubber as one of the cash crops to be developed in Nigeria. Mr Peter Igbinosun, President of the association made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Calabar, Cross […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-80x80.jpg "Association plans massive rubber plantation, urges FG’s intervention")
![Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday pledged to revitalise the agriculture sector in the state toward boosting food production. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during the inspection of the Songhai Model of the Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme (AGRIC YES) located in Avia-Igborosun in Badagry. The governor said having inspected the project, he realised that […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Babajide-Sanwo-Olu-1-e1587228624596.jpg?fitu003d860%2C598u0026sslu003d1 "Sanwo-Olu pledges to revitalise agric sector")
![The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in Ekiti has said that the state government was paying lip service to healthcare delivery in the state. The association made the assertion in a statement jointly signed by Dr Kolawole Adeniyi and Dr Toyese Adeleye, its Chairman and Secretary, respectively. The News Agency […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/images-2020-07-30T173158.984-1280x720.jpeg "Ekiti Govt paying lip service to healthcare delivery, say striking doctors")
![The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned state branches of the association to henceforth, comply strictly with values that would protect the rights of members seeking elective offices in the association. The President of the association, Prof. Innocent Ujah, gave the warning in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. Ujah said that state branches […]](https://i2.wp.com/dokilink.com/sites/dokilink.com/files/IMG-20180719-WA0046.jpg "NMA charges state branches to uphold values to protect members")
![Kwara has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 833. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Ilorin. According to him, out of the 833 confirmed […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-design-19.png "Kwara records 7 new cases of COVID-19")
![The acting Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has pledged to sustain and improve on the late Justice Nasir Ajanah’s legacies of upholding the rule of law and ensuring quick dispensation of justice. Olusiyi made the pledge while speaking at the 40th day fidau for the former Chief Judge of the state, Ajanah,on Friday […]](https://i2.wp.com/leadership.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Yahaya-Bello-flanked-by-the-State-Chief-Judge-Justice-Henry-Olusiyi-Right-and-Acting-President-of-the-State-Customary-Court-of-Appeal-Justice-Bayo-Olowosegun.jpg "Kogi acting CJ pledges to sustain late Ajanah’s legacies")
![Zamfara State High Court lV on Friday dissolved the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the state and ordered for fresh election of the party executives at wards, local government and state levels. Justice Bello Tukur, who delivered the judgement, said that the congresses that produced the leadership of the party were not conducted in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-400x240.jpg "Zamfara APC Crisis: Court dissolves Zamfara executives, orders fresh congresses")
![Zamfara State High Court lV on Friday dissolved the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the state and ordered for fresh election of the party executives at wards, local government and state levels. Justice Bello Tukur, who delivered the judgement, said that the congresses that produced the leadership of the party were not conducted in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-80x80.jpg "Zamfara APC Crisis: Court dissolves Zamfara executives, orders fresh congresses")
![Two men, Afimo Lawrence and Kayode Apata, on Friday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to life. Lawrence, 58 and Apata, 64, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a charge of threat to life. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, told the court […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-400x240.jpg "2 men docked over alleged threat to life")
![Two men, Afimo Lawrence and Kayode Apata, on Friday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to life. Lawrence, 58 and Apata, 64, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a charge of threat to life. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, told the court […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-80x80.jpg "2 men docked over alleged threat to life")
![As schools open after months of lockdown following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigeria Academy of Education (NAE), has advised government to release adequate funds directly to schools to provide the needed care for students. The academy gave the advice in a statement jointly signed by its President, Elizabeth Eke, and Publicity Secretary, […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/schools.jpg "Resumption: Academy wants COVID-19 protocol funds released directly to schools")
![The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle, has urged the Federal Government to immediately overhaul the security apparatus of the country. Ayokunle, who made the call at the Wedding Solemnisation of Rev William Okoye and Mrs Toyin Bello, at the All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM), Maitama, in Abuja on Sunday. He stressed […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2016/06/Supo-Ayokunle.jpg?fitu003d500%2C300u0026sslu003d1 "CAN President urges FG to overhaul security apparatus")
![The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorm and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted cloudy skies over northern region on Monday morning with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Kebbi. According to the agency, there […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailynigerian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nimet-thundery-weather-scaled.jpg "Nimet predicts cloudy, thundery weather activities Monday to Wednesday")
![The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has called for active involvement of Area Council Chairmen and traditional rulers in the recruitment and deployment processes of community constabularies in the territory. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, the Chief Press Secretary to the minister, in a statement on Sunday, said Bello gave the advice when the FCT Commissioner of […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Malam-Muhammad-Musa-Bello-FCT-Minister.jpg?fitu003d1500%2C1221u0026sslu003d1 "Community policing: FCT minister advocates involvement of council chairmen, traditional rulers")
![Rev. Canon Michael Olurundare of St Luke’s Anglican Church, Alagbado, Lagos, has advised worshipers to give priority to government’s precautionary measures against spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Olurundare said this as normal church services commenced on Sunday in the church. He told the News Agency of Nigeria that messages were sent across to members earlier […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus-9-400x240.jpg "Cleric tasks worshipers on COVID-19 guidelines as church services resume")
![Rev. Canon Michael Olurundare of St Luke’s Anglican Church, Alagbado, Lagos, has advised worshipers to give priority to government’s precautionary measures against spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Olurundare said this as normal church services commenced on Sunday in the church. He told the News Agency of Nigeria that messages were sent across to members earlier […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus-9-80x80.jpg "Cleric tasks worshipers on COVID-19 guidelines as church services resume")
![The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State says it will set up monitoring committees in the 33 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure churches comply with the protocols on COVID-19. The CAN Chairman in Oyo State, Joshua Akinyemiju, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Makinde-4.jpg "COVID-19 protocols: Oyo CAN to set up monitoring c’ttees on churches")
![The Diocese of Umuahia Anglican Communion has ended its ninth synod with an appeal to the Federal Government to establish new industries and resuscitate the ailing ones to create employment opportunities. The appeal was contained in a two-page communique issued in Umuahia on Wednesday. It was jointly signed by the Diocesan Bishop and President of […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/11/372d3e83-rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Anglican synod advocates revival of ailing industries to tackle unemployment")
![The Anglican Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to diversify the economy for rapid economic growth and reduction in dependence on oil revenue. Ibeabuchi made the call in his speech on Friday at the opening of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, at St. […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Bishop wants FG intensify efforts to diversify economy, avoid borrowing for consumables")
![Residents of five communities in Pakata area of Ilorin West Local Government area of Kwara have appealed to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to come to their aid and construct the damaged culvert in the area. They made the appeal on Sunday in Ilorin in a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Ganiyu Mutalib and Alhaji Abdulrahman Solihu, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/3f37a687-abdulrahman-abdulrazaq-e1552226788389.jpg?fitu003d700%2C525u0026sslu003d1u0026wu003d640 "Ilorin communities appeal to Gov. AbdulRazaq over damaged culvert")
![The Zamfara Agency for Community and Social Development (CSDP), a World Bank intervention project, has embarked on sensitisation of communities within the state on maintenance and sustainability of micro-projects. Speaking at a one-day capacity building training in Gusau on Sunday, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, said that the training was to […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/World-bank.jpg?resizeu003d324%2C160u0026sslu003d1 "Zamfara agency sensitises communities on World Bank projects maintenance, sustainability")
![A former Commissioner of Police, Mr Lawrence Alobi has blamed the prevailing security challenges in the country on corruption, inadequate funding and bad governance orchestrated by successive governments. Alobi, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, also blamed the security challenges on the insensitivity of political leaders. “Leaders must be […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police2-400x240.jpg "Former Police boss blames security challenges on corruption, bad governance")
![A former Commissioner of Police, Mr Lawrence Alobi has blamed the prevailing security challenges in the country on corruption, inadequate funding and bad governance orchestrated by successive governments. Alobi, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, also blamed the security challenges on the insensitivity of political leaders. “Leaders must be […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police2-80x80.jpg "Former Police boss blames security challenges on corruption, bad governance")
![Ilaje Communities in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta have appealed to the Federal Government to revive the abandoned Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP) and other projects in the area. They made the plea made in a statement by Mr Adekunle Robert, Chairman of Ilaje Communities on Sunday and made available to newsmen in Warri. […]](https://i2.wp.com/waffitv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/watermarkphoto20190127204100-538107591.jpg "Delta communities want FG to revive abandoned projects")
![Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has described the death of Dr Dapo Williams, a UK-based Nigerian, as an irreparable loss to his family, Nigeria and the UK communities. Dabiri-Erewa stated this in a condolence message signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM on Sunday in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nidcom.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/abike-dabiri-nidcom.jpg "Dabiri-Erewa says Dapo William’s death great loss to Nigeria")
![Rev. William Okoye, General Overseer, All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM), on Sunday urged Nigerians to return to God, start doing the right things and shun tribalism, sexualism, and all other social vices. Okoye, who gave the charge during his Wedding Solemnisation to Toyin Bello, at the ACFM, in Abuja, stressed that God remains the only […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/01085121-696x447.jpg "Rev Okoye urges Nigerians to return to God, shun tribalism, other vices")
![The North East Development Commission Education Endowment Fund (NEDC–EEF) has pledged its commitment to the eradication of illiteracy and poverty in the North-East region. The Chairman of the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Fund, Mr David Kente, made the pledge in Abuja on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the board […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NEDC-640x360.jpeg "Commission pledges to eradicate illiteracy, poverty in North-East")
![Mr Charles Nwoji, Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Anambra, has called on traditional leaders in the state to collaborate with relevant agencies in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in their communities. Nwoji, who made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday, said that traditional rulers […]](https://i2.wp.com/radionigeriaenugu.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/anglican-food-1-1024x768.jpg "NOA urges collaboration of traditional leaders in fight against COVID-19")
![The Ekiti Government on Sunday distributed protective materials to the principals of all the public schools in the state to prevent the spread of Coronavirus pandemic and other communicable diseases. The distribution was in preparation for the resumption of SS3 students in the state public and private secondary schools on Monday, Aug.10. The schools that were […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/07/IMG_20180711_132913_539.jpg?fitu003d860%2C393u0026sslu003d1 "Ekiti Govt distributes protective materials ahead Monday’s school reopening")
![The Kogi State Government on Sunday extended fumigation exercise of schools to the Eastern Senatorial district in Igala land ahead of resumption of students in exit classes on Aug. 10 in the state. Pastor Emmanuel Idenyi, the Permanent Secretary, Kogi Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, spoke with newsmen during the fumigation exercise at Emonyoku […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/VICTOR-ADOJI-e1532447766271.jpg?fitu003d700%2C699u0026sslu003d1 "Kogi govt extends schools’ fumigation to Eastern Senatorial district")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora over the death of Dr Dapo Williams, a prominent member of Nigerian UK Diaspora. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday, Buhari sympathised with the family and friends of the deceased. […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-400x240.jpg "Buhari mourns UK-based Nigerian, Dapo Williams")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora over the death of Dr Dapo Williams, a prominent member of Nigerian UK Diaspora. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday, Buhari sympathised with the family and friends of the deceased. […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-80x80.jpg "Buhari mourns UK-based Nigerian, Dapo Williams")
![The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Ekiti says mosques in the state are now well positioned to meet the conditions for reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic The group stated this in a communique signed by the chapter’s President, Alhaji Yaqubu Sanni, after a stakeholders meeting. The communique was made available to the News […]](https://i2.wp.com/worldlinknews.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-Supreme-Council-for-Islamic-Affairs.jpg "COVID-19: Mosques in Ekiti ready for reopening – NSCIA")
![Many churches in Lagos on Sunday witnessed low turnout on the first Sunday of reopening after 20 weeks of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 relaxed some of the lockdown measures instituted by the Lagos State Government to combat the […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/PIX-0022.jpg?fitu003d860%2C573u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Churches in Lagos reopen, record low turn out after 20 weeks of lockdown")
![A cleric, Ven. Olusegun Ajayi, has called on church leaders to assist governments in ensuring worshippers’ complaince with COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Ajayi, the Archdeacon in-charge of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ikate in Surulere, Lagos, made the appeal on Sunday in a sermon at the reopening of the church after more than four months of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus-4-400x240.jpg "Church re-opening: Cleric wants leaders ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines")
![A cleric, Ven. Olusegun Ajayi, has called on church leaders to assist governments in ensuring worshippers’ complaince with COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Ajayi, the Archdeacon in-charge of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ikate in Surulere, Lagos, made the appeal on Sunday in a sermon at the reopening of the church after more than four months of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coronavirus-4-80x80.jpg "Church re-opening: Cleric wants leaders ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines")
![The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has pledged the territory’s support to the proposed Suleja Smart City Project by the Niger State Government. Suleja is a city in Niger that shares boundary with the FCT and was originally called Abuja before the transfer of the name to the new capital city of the country. […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Musa-Bello.jpg "FCTA pledges support to Suleja smart city project")
![A total of 327 stranded Nigerians successfully evacuated by the Federal Government have departed Gatwick Airport, London, and are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ms Sarah Sanda, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Abuja. Sanda said the returnees departed […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EboPHw3XQAAgIKQ.jpg?fitu003d1024%2C1024u0026sslu003d1 "Evacuation: 327 Nigerians depart London for Abuja")
![Churches in FESTAC Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State complied with the COVID-19 protocols as they resumed worship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who visited some churches, reports that automated hand wash units and hand sanitiser dispensers, soaps, water and infrared thermometers were provided by the churches. Also, big banners […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-7.jpeg "Resumption: Lagos churches comply with COVID-19 guidelines, as worship resumes")
![Churches in FESTAC Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State complied with the COVID-19 protocols as they resumed worship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who visited some churches, reports that automated hand wash units and hand sanitiser dispensers, soaps, water and infrared thermometers were provided by the churches. Also, big banners […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-7-80x80.jpeg "Resumption: Lagos churches comply with COVID-19 guidelines, as worship resumes")
![Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday night in an accident involving a bus and a motorcycle at New Jerusalem along Nanka-oko Road in Orumba North area of Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday. Kumapayi said […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-400x240.jpg "Accident claims 2 lives in Anambra – FRSC")
![Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday night in an accident involving a bus and a motorcycle at New Jerusalem along Nanka-oko Road in Orumba North area of Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday. Kumapayi said […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-80x80.jpg "Accident claims 2 lives in Anambra – FRSC")
![Angola says it will maintain closed borders to fight and prevent a spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. According to a Presidential Decree, which updates the measures adopted during the prevailing ‘State of Calamity’, only nationals and foreign residents can return to the national territory. The decree also stated that foreign citizens may […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria%E2%80%99s-COVID-19-stimulus.jpg "Angola maintains closed borders to fend off COVID-19")
![Ogun Government says it will sanction the management of private or public school that fail to abide by directives on COVID -19 protocol. This, it said, is on the backdrop of resumption of secondary school students in exit classes, for their final examination. Mr Azeez Adeyemi, Special Assistant to Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Student Matters, said this […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/07/EcgHWL2XgAI7dt9-e1595069995432.jpg?fitu003d800%2C534u0026sslu003d1 "OGSG threatens schools that fail to abide by COVID-19 directives")
![India will stop importing 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost domestic defence production, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, said on Sunday. Singh said the move follows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for defence self-reliance. India is one of the world’s top arms importers. India has accelerated military purchases in the wake […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.olexhome.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a250fba087ccdd320541d015741996ea.jpg?resizeu003d640%2C448u0026sslu003d1 "India to halt 101 military imports in push for defence self-reliance – Minister")
![At least 13 people are dead after heavy monsoon rains and flooding wreaked havoc in several parts of Pakistan, officials said on Sunday. Persistent rain flooded dozens of villages in the southern province of Sindh and the south-western province of Balochsitan during the last three days. At least seven people were killed in Karachi, the […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Pakistan-plane-crash-450x300.jpg "Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan")
![Afghanistan agreed on Sunday to release 400 “hard-core” Taliban prisoners, paving the way for the beginning of peace talks aimed at ending more than 19 years of war. Under election-year pressure from United States President Donald Trump for a deal, allowing him to bring home American troops, the war-torn country’s grand assembly, or Loya Jirga, […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/trump-1.jpg "Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban to start peace talks")
![The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has condoled with the government and people of Ogun over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu. In a statement from his office, on Sunday, Kalu conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Kashamu family. While acknowledging the philanthropic gestures of the late senator, the chief whip expressed sadness […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/07/EaUf_7uWoAAD_2Z.jpg?fitu003d860%2C573u0026sslu003d1 "Kashamu, a detribalised Nigerian passionate about people’s welfare – Orji Kalu")
![Rt. Revd Manasses Okere, Bishop, Anglican Diocese, Isiukwuato in Abia, has said that the Coronavirus pandemic was a blessing in disguise as it created room for domestic church to thrive. Okere, who was Guest Preacher at the 12th Synod of Anglican Diocese of Awka, said it had united many families by making them spend long […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/coronavirus-asia-map-2k.jpg "Anglican Bishop says COVID-19 is blessing in disguise")
![The Kano State Government said it would provide palliatives to teachers and non-teaching staff of private schools to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano disclosed this while flagging-off the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to 538 public and private schools in the State. Ganduje, represented by his Deputy, […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ganduje-Kano-Governor.jpg "Kano plans palliative for teachers, distributes PPEs to 538 private schools")
![The Katsina State Police Command says it has killed eight suspected bandits in Batsari local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said that on Aug. 6, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Batsari, led Operation Puff Adder to Zamfarawa village […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3.jpg "Police kill 8 bandits, recover 30 cows in Katsina")
![The Katsina State Police Command says it has killed eight suspected bandits in Batsari local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said that on Aug. 6, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Batsari, led Operation Puff Adder to Zamfarawa village […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3-80x80.jpg "Police kill 8 bandits, recover 30 cows in Katsina")
![The North-East Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called on the Federal Government to deploy more state of the art military hard ware to the armed forces fighting the Boko Haram in the region. The body said this in a communique issued after its second meeting to discuss the challenges facing the sub-region. The communique was signed by […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/07/babagana-zulum-borno-gov.jpg?fitu003d1189%2C659u0026sslu003d1 "Boko Haram: North East governors rally support for military")
![Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the former President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Musa Gotom, on his 80th birthday. Lalong, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in Jos described the cleric as a pillar of the gospel and embodiment of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200808-wa0041_1596924779634-400x240.jpg "Lalong congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80")
![Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the former President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Musa Gotom, on his 80th birthday. Lalong, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in Jos described the cleric as a pillar of the gospel and embodiment of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200808-wa0041_1596924779634-80x80.jpg "Lalong congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80")
![The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased by 453, with total infections now 46,140. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday. The health agency noted that six more persons had died from the disease. It said till date, 46,140 cases had been confirmed, 33,044 […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Dr-Chikwe-Ihekweazu-DG-NCDC-1-e1588011993972.jpg?fitu003d900%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Nigeria’s infections rise to 46,140 as NCDC announces 453 new cases")
Tanker drivers start strike Monday as talks with LASG end in deadlock NCDC confirms 437 new COVID-19 case, total of infection hits 46,577 Apapa will open to traffic in October — LASG Halep to decide on United States Open after Prague event Gov. Fayemi mourns ex-Ekiti lawmaker, Fakiyesi Vettel says Ferrari messed up with nonsensical strategy Ekiti Govt paying lip service to healthcare delivery, say striking doctors Resumption: Academy wants COVID-19 protocol funds released directly to schools Willian confirms exit from Chelsea after 7 years Anglican Bishop urges govts to save SMEs from collapse For Europe’s “super clubs”, UEFA Champions League determines all YYA sues for peace in Ondo Assembly, condoles with Ogun over Kashamu Ilorin communities appeal to Gov. AbdulRazaq over damaged culvert NPFL 2019/2020 season: Rivers United still insisting they finished second, not third Imo Assembly restates commitment to local production through effective legislation CAN President urges FG to overhaul security apparatus Osun: Police dismiss inspector for allegedly brutalising tailor, causing death Nimet predicts cloudy, thundery weather activities Monday to Wednesday Sanwo-Olu gives hospital’s management 7-day ultimatum to remove trucks, containers FG supports Imo farmers with 20,000 cocoa seedlings, other improved seeds COVID-19: Low attendance, strict compliance greet church re-opening in Lagos Ex-Rep wants Obaseki impeached over alleged breach of constitution NMA charges state branches to uphold values to protect members Unknown assailants kill Gov. Obiano’s aide on security DG APC Governors Forum tasks membership on participation, registration Banditry: Monarch urges govt. to adopt new strategies Cleric tasks worshipers on COVID-19 guidelines as church services resume Kwara records 7 new cases of COVID-19 Beauty queen pledges to showcase cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria Zamfara agency sensitises communities on World Bank projects maintenance, sustainability Don’t smoke away your babies, Gynaecologist warns PDP BOT Chairman seeks conduct of LG election by INEC Community policing: FCT minister advocates involvement of council chairmen, traditional rulers Former Police boss blames security challenges on corruption, bad governance Southern Kaduna attacks: Coalition tasks locals on credible information to military Delta communities want FG to revive abandoned projects Dabiri-Erewa says Dapo William’s death great loss to Nigeria Rev Okoye urges Nigerians to return to God, shun tribalism, other vices Commission pledges to eradicate illiteracy, poverty in North-East FG, ECOWAS to host biodiversity consultation on environmental protection Journalists Forum uncovers Nigerians in critical situation in Saudi Arabia NOA urges collaboration of traditional leaders in fight against COVID-19 APC in UK pays tributes to late Dapo Williams Ekiti Govt distributes protective materials ahead Monday’s school reopening Kogi govt extends schools’ fumigation to Eastern Senatorial district Buhari mourns UK-based Nigerian, Dapo Williams COVID-19: Mosques in Ekiti ready for reopening – NSCIA COVID-19: Churches in Lagos reopen, record low turn out after 20 weeks of lockdown Church re-opening: Cleric wants leaders ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines FCTA pledges support to Suleja smart city project
