The 6th annual lecture of the National Broadcasting Commission is underway in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The guest lecturer is Nigeria’s first professor of Mass Communications, Professor CHINYERE STELLA OKUNNA, who teaches at the Nnmadi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. In her opening remarks; Professor OKUNNA highlighted the strength of the media, which has even increased…
The Lagos State Government has released guidelines for the reopening of event and recreation centres, including a fine of one million naira against violators. The requirements for the reopening of such venues after the Covid-19 lockdown include operating at fifty percent capacity, two metres spacing and a Covid-19 register for all customers above eighteen years. Such facilities,…
The Lagos State Commissioner for health, Professor AKIN ABAYOMI, has tested positive for Covid-19. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, GBENGA OMOTOSHO, said Professor ABAYOMI took the test after coming in contact with persons who felt unwell and tested positive for Covid-19. In a message on Twitter; OMOTOSHO said Professor has gone into fourteen days of self-isolation…
Soldiers have rescued nine kidnap victims from bandits in the Northwestern part of Nigeria. They include two teenage boys who were abandoned by their abductors at Jengebe market in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The suspects were said to have gone to the market on Saturday, August 15, 2020, to try and sell some stolen…
The Federal Government has approved thirteen point three billion naira for the enforcement of community policing across Nigeria. The Vice President, Professor YEMI OSINBAJO, made the announcement during a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council. According to a statement by his media aide, OSINBAJO said the approval of the fund would help tackle the security problems…
The Federal Government has acknowledged the donation of fifty-four thousand pieces of Personal Protective Equipment by the German government. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BOSS MUSTAPHA, said the German-donated PPEs are to be produced locally. MUSTAPHA made the announcement during the media briefing in Abuja by the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. BOSS MUSTAPHA who…