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Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Edo government reviews curfew from 10pm to 5am
Following the devastating effects of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the Edo State government, yesterday, reviewed its curfew from 10pm to 5am effect from Friday (today), January 15.
Governor Obaseki: Schools in Edo to remain closed
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that schools in the state will remain closed until Feb. 1, as the state grapples with the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Georgia man arrested following Capitol insurrection has died by suicide
An Alpharetta man who was among those arrested following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday has killed himself, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Insecurity: Benue imposes curfew on two councils
The Benue government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ukum and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas as part of measures to address insecurity there.
Police arrest Lagos club owner over violation of coronavirus protocols
The command announced in a statement on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 that the 42-year-old has been charged at Ebute Metta Magistrate Court on four counts according to the provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
Anambra governor postpones schools resumption by two weeks
Following the upsurge of coronavirus pandemic in Anambra State, Governor Willie Obiano has announced the postponement of resumption of schools in the state by two weeks.
Coronavirus: Malaysia declares nationwide emergency, suspends parliament
Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge and parliament was suspended, with critics charging it was a bid by the unstable government to cling to power.
Nigerian government to review coronavirus safety protocols, school resumption date
The Federal Government has announced its decision to review the COVID-19 safety protocols as well as the January 18 resumption date for schools in the light of Nigeria’s grim epidemiological situation with regards to the pandemic.
Ekiti government imposes 8pm to 6am curfew
Omole cited the spread of COVID-19 as the reason for the new measures, adding that there’s a need for government to be proactive and take decisive steps to secure the citizens from falling prey to the second wave of the pandemic.
Ekiti imposes curfew, bans public gathering of more than twenty
In a bid time curtail the spread of the second wave of Covid-19 in Ekiti, the state Government on Sunday imposed a curfew from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am.
243 arrested at Lagos nightclubs for violating coronavirus protocols
The violators were said to have been arrested during a raid on Lounge 38, Bode Thomas, Surulere, where 85 suspects were arrested and the Club Victoria’s in Victoria Island, where 152 suspects were also arrested.
Canadian premier warns tough days ahead as officials consider extended coronavirus lockdowns
Canada continues to set new daily records for Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths as officials plead with Canadians to follow public health guidance aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Italy reopens schools amid vaccination drive to curb coronavirus spike
Italy on Thursday saw a massive return to class of 5.8 million kindergartens, primary and middle school kids as the country pressed ahead with its ongoing national vaccination campaign.
CAR imposes night-time curfew amid rebellion claims
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra said the curfew would be in place from 20:00 local time to 05:00, but it’s unclear how long it will last.
Restaurants, ski resorts kept closed as France accelerates coronavirus shots
France will keep its restaurants, cinemas and ski resorts closed while it cranks up its COVID-19 vaccination rollout because the coronavirus is still spreading too fast and hospitals remain under severe pressure, Prime Minister Jean Castex said.
Protests erupt in Senegal capital over coronavirus curfew
Youths protesting a coronavirus curfew clashed with security forces overnight in the Senegalese capital, burning tyres and erecting barricades as police fired tear gas in Dakar's Ngor district, an AFP photographer reported.
Mike Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong sanctions threat
Washington may sanction those involved in the arrest of over 50 people in Hong Kong and will send the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to visit Taiwan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, drawing anger and the threat of retaliation from Beijing.
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Parents canvass two shifts system in schools to forestall coronavirus spread
A cross-section of Enugu parents, on Saturday, advocated two shifts for academic activities in primary and secondary schools, reduce overcrowding and thus wide-scale transmission of COVID-19 within schools.
Governor Inuwa: Gombe’ll resume payment of N30,000 minimum wage end of January
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has assured that payment of the N30,000 minimum wage will be resumed this January having been suspended due to the negative effect of the covid-19 pandemic.
9ice, Jide Kosoko join Akin Lewis, Ibidun Allison, others in ‘The Village Headmaster’
Months after it was announced that the Nigerian Television Authority and Wale Adenuga Productions had embarked on a ground-breaking partnership to revive the iconic TV drama series, ‘The Village Headmaster’, it was recently announced that the recording stage of the first season had been successfully-concluded, and the promotional trailer had started airing across Nigeria.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni set for sixth term after 35-year rule
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni looked headed for a sixth term as president with election results Saturday placing him firmly ahead of his main rival, who has cried fraud and whose home has been put under heavy guard.
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Napoli confirm Victor Osimhen still positive for coronavirus
Osimhen has only played six times this season, as he injured his shoulder during international duty with Nigeria and then tested positive for COVID-19 after the Christmas holiday.
Catholic Bishops urges President Buhari to listen to Nigerians on insecurity
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, yesterday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to the cries of Nigerians over the security situation in the country.
LASUTH advises Nigerians on seriousness of coronavirus second wave
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has advised Nigerians to accept the seriousness of the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) and play their roles in saving lives by complying with safety measures.
UNILORIN announces phased resumption
The management of the University of Ilorin, on Friday, has announced a phased reopening of the institution for academic activities beginning from January 25.
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WHO urges collective commitment for coronavirus vaccine for health workers, ‘high-risk population’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is a need for “collective commitment” to get vaccinations for health workers and others who are at high risk of catching COVID-19 within the next 100 days.