Coronavirus and the deregulation of common sense
.By Oluseyi Olufemi Fela Anikulapo Kuti, renowned Nigerian poet, prophet and priest, in his melodic hymn “Teacher don’t teach me nonsense” best captured the reasons for the present scenario…
Funds donated for COVID-19 must be accounted for – CISLAC
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Nigerian government to ensure accountability and transparency for all the funds spent in fighting the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement…
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- Corruption , News
- March 30, 2020
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COVID-19: FG sues H-Medix, three others over hike in prices of sanitizers
The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to prosecute four supermarkets and their proprietors in Abuja for alleged arbitrary hike in the prices of sanitizers, hand-wash liquids,…
COVID-19: Eleven days after sitting with Bauchi state governor, Obiano goes into self-isolation
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has gone into self isolation. This followed the Council of States meeting 11 days ago in Abuja where Obiano sat side by side with…
- Kidnapping
- March 29, 2020
- 553 views
E-Money: Two years after, SARS tracks down fleeing kidnap suspect
Ifeanyi Asiatugbulam appears to be an incorrigible kidnap suspect. While he was still at large and wanted for his criminal escapades, he was still busy plotting and executing more kidnap…
VIDEO: El-Rufai tests positive to COVID-19, as CUPP prays for governor’s recovery
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state earlier today tested positive to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the globe. This is also as the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) reached out…
Contact Tracing: Panic, as DSS lock-down hotel, occupants over suspected COVID-19 case
…Journalist assaulted for taking picture of hotel There was palpable tension in Owerri over a suspected case of the COVID-19 which may have been traced to Owerri. As at Saturday…
COVID-19: FG frantic, launches manhunt for 4,370 suspects
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide manhunt for 4,370 “persons of interest” as part of measures to combat the spread of the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The…
No madam, mediocrity can’t justify corruption
.By Ben Elumah The biggest tragedy suffered by the state of Imo in the last 10 years, is the elevation of persons who had no business in public office to…
COVID-19: Imo Speaker bars legislator from plenary for sneezing
Imo House of Assembly Speaker, Dr. Chiji Collins, at their last plenary Wednesday ordered the Honourable member representing Nkwerre state Constituency, Hon. Obinna Okwara out of the Chambers for sneezing…
- Drug Offences , News
- March 27, 2020
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COVID-19: How pandemic is squeezing the Italian mafia
It was a glimpse of a glow of a cigarette behind the shutters of an abandoned house that led Italian police to the crime boss they had been tracking for…
Again, Nigeria loses 20 security operatives to bandits in bloody exchange
Barely 48 hours after about 50 Nigerian soldiers were brutally mowed down in a Boko Haram ambush, another team of 20 security personnel have reportedly been killed by bandits. A…
NEW SYMPTOMS: If there’s sudden loss of smell or taste, it may be COVID-19
A loss of a sense of smell or taste may be a symptom of COVID-19, medical groups representing ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists have warned. Citing a growing number of…
COVID-19 Fallout: 80 countries seek financial help from IMF
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has said the human costs of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are already immeasurable. She also disclosed that nearly 80…
COVID-19: It’s time to shut down, CUPP tells Governors
Barely 24 hours after it served an advisory on 17 governors to self-isolate themselves, the Coalition of United Progressive Parties (CUPP) which has kept abreast of the emerging developments in…