An employee of APM Terminals Apapa has tested positive for COVID-19, an official said Tuesday. The last time the worker was at the port was April 16, but his COVID-19 infection was confirmed on April 27. The company’s General Manager, External Relations, Daniel Odibe, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos. “APM Terminals hereby informs the port community and general public of a positive COVID-19 case concerning a staff of APM Terminals Apapa Limited. The said employee’s last day at work was on April 16. “The employee developed malaria symptoms and was referred to a hospital where he was…
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By Beauty John, LAFIA The Nasarawa State Government has intercepted over 200 people that came into the state from high risk states and placed them on isolation in Lafia, the state capital. This was revealed in a COVID-19 task force committee meeting held at the government house in Lafia. Speaking, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim A. Kana revealed that over 200 people have been intercepted at the Nasarawa borders. “We want to inform you that in less than two weeks alone, the combination of security agencies in Nasarawa State, under the chairmanship of the state commissioner of police, have intercepted…
The Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved US$3.4 billion in emergency financial assistance to support Nigeria in addressing economic impact of COVID-19 shock and the sharp fall in oil prices. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Fund said that the support, under the Rapid Financing Instrument, would help limit the decline in international reserves and provide financing to the budget. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Nigeria’s request for emergency financial assistance of SDR 2,454.5 million (US$ 3.4 billion, 100 per cent of quota) under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to meet…
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting of the following Commissioners of Police to States/Formation as follows: Adamawa State – CP Olugbenga Adeyanju, fdc Imo State – CP Isaac Olutayo Akinmoyede, fdc FCID, FHQ, Abuja – CP Audu Adamu Madaki Plateau State – CP Edward Chuka Egbuka While enjoining the citizens of the affected States to accord the CPs maximum support and cooperation, the IGP charges the newly posted officers to ensure that they effectively consolidate and improve on the performances of their predecessors. The postings are…
The Senate has received three requests from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of nominees to serve on the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC); Federal Character Commission; and the Federal Civil Service Commission. The requests contained in three separate letters read at the beginning of plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. According to President Buhari, the request for the confirmation of the nominees was in accordance with the provisions of Section 154(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended. The nominees for confirmation as Members of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Tuesday presented 3 locally made motorized modular fumigator to Lagos State Government as his contribution in the fight against the novel coronavirus global pandemic. The monarch also handed over a large size drone sprinkler to the state Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The drone sprinkler-fumigator is meant for the aerial fumigation purposes. The Ooni described the activities of Governor Sanwo-Olu and other world leaders as commendable as they continue the battle against the global pandemic. He said this encouraged him and the palace to throw their hat into the ring by coming up with…
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday afternoon received a telephone call from American President, Donald Trump, during which the two leaders commiserated with each other on fatalities in their countries, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also shared ideas on how to successfully combat the health emergency. President Buhari expressed condolences to the government and people of the United States over the fatalities recorded, and equally expressed worry at the high rate of deaths recorded across the world. The associated negative impacts of the pandemic on the world’s economy also came up for discussion. The Nigerian President lauded his American counterpart for…
A group of Afenmai stakeholders has condemned the harassment of former Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor, Comrade Taiwo Akerele. The group also denounced the illegal search of his residence in Benin. The group, in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Prince Ayo Olowojoba, said the former Chief of Staff was a distinguished son of Afenmai land and, as his kinsmen, they were satisfied with the records of his service to Edo State and the nation. The group said that following his resignation from the government of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Akerele had been subjected to all manner of intimidation…
How Couples Around The World Are Marrying Under COVID-19 The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has made it legal for couples to hold online weddings as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world. From taking vows in parking lots to holding ceremonies by video conference, people are finding innovative ways to be together. Shopping, meetings and social events have all moved online in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and now a new law has made it legal for couples in the US state of New York to hold virtual weddings. Stay-at-home orders have led to many wedding plans…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 Relief Fund (COCAVID), has so far received donations totalling N27.1billion to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. A statement by the Central Bank Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor on behalf of COCAVID on Tuesday, indicated that the donations came from 123 private individuals and organizations as at 23rd April, 2020.According to the statement, “the coalition is grateful to all the institutions and individuals that have open-handedly donated to this fund. “We urge others to consider contributing to this national solidarity to provide not only medical equipment and materials…