Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says all COVID-19 protocols must be fully observed as sporting activities resume across the country behind closed doors.The minister said this in a statement signed by Mr Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the ministry ,on Sunday in Abuja.Dare commended President Muhammadu Buhari ,and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for reopening the NYSC Orientation Camps for the sake of youths in the country.The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Sani Aliyu had on Thursday announced the reopening of sports without fans under the close supervision of the Federal Ministry…
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There was palpable joy on Saturday as the first international flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was coming after five months of closure of the Nigerian airspace due to the lockdown occasioned by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Middle East Airline (MEA), which took off from Beirut, Lebanon, made history as the first international flight to land anywhere in the country as it touched down at the MMIA at exactly 2.30p.m. The aircraft was ceremonially welcomed with a water cannon demonstration by the officials of the Aerodrome…
The NAN Staff Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited, an independent body in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday declared a surplus of N11,496,598.74 in the 2019 financial year. The President of the cooperative, Mr Moses Uzoagba, made the declaration in his address at the cooperative’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja. He said the financial year 2019 was better when compared with the surplus of N8,269, 478.98 realised in 2018. Uzoagba attributed the cooperative’s success during the period to the commitment displayed by the Executive Committee in venturing into viable investment. “We wish also to state that…
The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has inaugurated the creative industry sub-committees. Runsewe said that the sub-committees were initiated because of the great hit occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic to the creative industry. The 13 sub-committees under the National Creative Industry Committee were inaugurated via virtual zoom Saturday. Speaking at the occasion in Abuja, Rusewe charged the heads of the committees to ensure that they leave no stone unturned in carrying out their assignments. He added that efforts put in place were expected to stand the test of time with impact on not just the…
Alhaji Popoola Ogundoyin, an Executive Member of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says that unless Nigeria produces petroleum products through its refineries, the problems in the petroleum sector will persist. Ogundoyin stated this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday, in Ile-Ife. He expressed displeasure with the failure of public and private sector stakeholders to established standard refineries across the country that would produce enough petroleum products for the citizenry. According to him, Nigeria is the only country in the world that has crude, yet we are still importing petroleum products. “On crude,…
English Premier League (EPL) clubside Everton on Saturday said they have signed Brazil midfielder Allan from Italian side Napoli on a three-year deal. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds to Napoli for the 29-year-old. Allan scored 11 goals and grabbed 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, helping them claim the Coppa Italia last season. “It is a real pleasure to sign for Everton. I am immensely happy to be here,” Allan said in a club statement. “I hope…
The Lebanese military intelligence detained members of a terrorist cell, which is linked to the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) and planned attacks in the country, the press office of Lebanon’s armed forces said on Saturday. Arrests were made in northern parts of the country and in the Beqaa valley in eastern Lebanon. The military also seized weapons and ammunition. “The intelligence unit of the armed forces detained members of a terrorist cell linked to the IS group, which was preparing acts of sabotage on Lebanon’s territory,” the press office said in a statement, obtained by Sputnik.…
The recent visit to Ghana by the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to Ghana helped change the basis of the trade war between Ghanaian and Nigerian spare parts dealers in that country, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Ghana chapter. Vice-President of NIDO-Ghana, Mr Kingsley Attoe, who disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, praised Gbajabiamila for intervening, saying it was timely. “Currently, Nigerians are waiting to see the outcome of the meetings he had. “Two days ago, he met the speaker and Nigerian traders separately. Yesterday,…
Bishop Stephen Mamza, Chairman, Christians Association Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa State Chapter, has been certified free of COVID-19 virus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cleric tested positive for COVID-19 on August 23. Mamza, who is a member of Adamawa State COVID-19 Committee, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Saturday in Yola. “I want to use this opportunity to inform the general public that I have been certified free of the Coronavirus. “Also, I want to sincerely thank all people of goodwill who prayed for me to get well. “I want to assure everybody that I am…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on his 64th birthday. Omo-Agege in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in Abuja on Saturday, described Mustapha as a patriot and an icon of national service. Omo-Agege, who is also Chairman, Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution, said: “You have devoted your life to public service with extraordinary courage, resilience and tenacity of purpose. “We appreciate your commitment and the incredible amount of work you have done.…