Former chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Chief Executive Officer of Bioresources Institute of Nigeria, Prof. Maurice Iwu, said a cure for the deadly coronavirus has been discovered by his team. Iwu stated this on Monday at Abuja where he led his team of researchers to brief the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Ogbonnaya Onu and the Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire. He said that the institute had identified and patented the possible Coronavirus treatment in 2015 and now needs the Federal Government’s support to translate the compound into a drug for the treatment of the…
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Saudi Arabia authorities have confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in the Kingdom. According to a report by Saudi Gazette,the infected person citizen who came from Iran via Bahrain. Details later!
A regional minister in Lombardy, the Italian region most affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the virus. The Lombardy region said in a statement on Monday that the contagion concerns Alessandro Mattinzoli, 60, who serves as Commissioner for Economic Development. The Lombardy region said in a statement on Monday that the contagion concerns Alessandro Mattinzoli, 60, who serves as Commissioner for Economic Development. Earlier, Lombardy President, Attilio Fontana, said he would self-quarantine after a member of his staff tested positive for the virus. NAN
Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Malam Gambo Kujemi, the village Head of Kujemi in Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area of the state by bandits. A statement on Monday, by the state’s police spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu, also said the bandits also killed one other person. Mr Shehu said the village head, who was on a visit to Karauchi also a in Dansadau, was killed when the bandits attacked the village. He explained that they stormed the village in large numbers on motorcycles at about 8.40 p.m. on Sunday and shot sporadically. According to the…
The Health Ministry in Algeria said a 53-year-old woman and her 24-year-old daughter tested positive for the virus.It said they live in the city of Blida, some 50 km south-west of the capital, Algiers. The ministry said they recently hosted a man, 83, and his daughter visiting from France, who were tested positive for coronavirus after their return to France, prompting the health authorities in Algeria to test the hosts.Only one case had been previously reported in Algeria. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Health Ministry said a foreigner has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the second case in the country. The…
The administration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has said it is passionate in realizing a world class Airport in the state within the shortest period of time. Mr Ikpeazu made the disclosure when he received the state Airport Project Team led by its President, Mr Philip Orjiako, in his office on Monday. Ikpeazu who was represented by his Chief of Staff, A.C.B Agbazuere, extoled the Airport Project Team, describing it members as the best hands for the job, while noting that the proposed airport is an essential project if completed would go a long way in opening up the state…
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned ruling on Imo governorship to March 3. This came following a request by Ihedioha’s lawyer for more time.
Access Bank says it will no longer accept cheque books with the logo of the defunct Diamond Bank. The bank said the decision to discontinue accepting cheque books bearing the logo of its merger partner is to increase efficiency in service delivery. It said customers who want to get new cheque books should visit any of its branches and apply for one. “In order to process your transactions more efficiently, we wish to inform you that effective March 1, 2020, we will discontinue honouring all cheques bearing the logo of the former Diamond Bank,” an email to customers read. “This…
The Supreme Court will in a few hour’s time begin hearing on an application filed by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), praying the apex court to review its earlier judgement on Imo governorship that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March 9, 2019, election. Emeka Ihedioha and the PDP had approached the court after the apex court on January 14 voided his victory and declared Hope Uzodinma of the APC as the winner of the election. Ihedioha through his lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, SAN, said Mr Uzodinma obtained the judgement by deceit, hence,…
A coalition of civil society groups under the aegis of “Abia Coalition against Corruption” has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to quicken its investigation on the former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and son, Chinedum Orji over the alleged N500 billion state fund that was diverted. The group made their demand at the EFCC Complex in Jabi, Abuja on Wednesday. The protesters who were seen in black t-shirts with the inscription, ” Corruption kills; please help save Abia,” matched in unison on the streets of Abuja chanting anti-corruption songs. The protest match took-off from the…
Supreme Court on Thursday sacked David Lyon as the governor-elect of Bayelsa State. More details to follow
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has been named new assistant to coach Gernot Rohr, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Yobo has replaced Imama Amapakabo, who assisted Rohr when Salisu Yusuf was banned for accepting cash from undercover journalists posing as agents. Observers see this as a surprise appointment as he does not have any coaching experience. The former Everton defender won a 100 caps for Nigeria at full international level during which time he led Nigeria to win the 2013 AFCON in South Africa and reach the Round of 16 of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.…