Friday, February 28, 2020
Herdsmen welcomed in Imo state.
The Breaking Times
Hope Uzodinma, the embattled Governor of Imo state have been alleged to have officially inaugurated the Emir of Imo State week after visiting Aso Rock. A Twitter handle, @judiciarycheck which released the picture of the inauguration since gone viral has it that the event occurred on Wednesday at the Douglas house, the state capital, Owerri. The post Gov. Hope Uzodinma inaugurates New Emir of Imo state appeared first on Breaking Times.
Corona Virus hits Nigeria. Confirmed case(s) reported by The Minister of Health.
It has been alleged that a foreign investor from Italy was confirmed positive for Corona Virus this morning,28th February 2020 in Nigeria.
However,the ministry of health is yet to confirm the patient's contacts and possible regions these contacts may have gotten to.
The citizens remain ''hopeful" that the situation will be adequately controlled as promised by the health Minister before the incidence.
(The Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire, says Lagos State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is well prepared and ready to contain the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infectious disease, if eventually it breaks out in Nigeria.
Ehanire gave this assurance on Sunday, while briefing newsmen after inspecting facilities at the Emergency Response Readiness designated for the Coronavirus victims at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba in Lagos.
“I can say that Lagos State is well prepared; there is high level of readiness here, and also the awareness is there,” he said.)
However,the ministry of health is yet to confirm the patient's contacts and possible regions these contacts may have gotten to.
The citizens remain ''hopeful" that the situation will be adequately controlled as promised by the health Minister before the incidence.
(The Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire, says Lagos State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is well prepared and ready to contain the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infectious disease, if eventually it breaks out in Nigeria.
Ehanire gave this assurance on Sunday, while briefing newsmen after inspecting facilities at the Emergency Response Readiness designated for the Coronavirus victims at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba in Lagos.
“I can say that Lagos State is well prepared; there is high level of readiness here, and also the awareness is there,” he said.)
Thursday, January 30, 2020
DEATH TOLL RISES AS VIRUS SPREADS TO ALL CHINESE REGION.
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 170, and a confirmed case in Tibet means it has reached every region in mainland China.
Chinese health authorities said there were 7,711 confirmed cases in the country as of 29 January.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will meet on Thursday to again consider whether the virus constitutes a global health emergency.
Chinese health authorities said there were 7,711 confirmed cases in the country as of 29 January.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will meet on Thursday to again consider whether the virus constitutes a global health emergency.
Researchers are racing to develop a vaccine to protect people from the virus. One lab in California has plans for a potential vaccine to enter human trials by June or July.
#BBC.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Iran plane crash.
BBC News - Iran plane crash: What we know about flight PS752
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51047006
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51047006
Monday, January 6, 2020
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Senator O.K sentenced to 6years.
Former Abia Governor and a serving senator, Orji Kalu, was sentenced to today, he will spend six years.
According to the prison calendar, a prisoner spends a day as two which implies that for a jail term of two years, the prisoner will spend just one year.
Going by the provisions of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) Mr Kalu will spend six years in Ikoyi Prisons.
Invariably, the expiration of the six years will be when the serving senator clocks 65.
It should be noted that the former Senate chief whip will miss the 2023 election as his jail term will be due in 2025.
Recall that Mr Orji Kalu who is the publisher of Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers was declared guilty of the corruption charges by Justice Mohammed Idris.
Mr Kalu was tried alongside his company, Slok Nigeria Limited, and Udeh Udeogu, who was Director of Finance and Accounts at the Abia State Government House during Mr Kalu’s tenure as governor.
In an amended 39 counts charge, they were accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of conspiring and diverting over N7 billion from the coffers of the state.
Several Nigerians have also commended the conviction of the serving senator. They said it beams more hope in the judicial system.
Others have called on the Federal government to see to the prosecution of other corrupt officials.
According to the prison calendar, a prisoner spends a day as two which implies that for a jail term of two years, the prisoner will spend just one year.
Going by the provisions of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) Mr Kalu will spend six years in Ikoyi Prisons.
Invariably, the expiration of the six years will be when the serving senator clocks 65.
It should be noted that the former Senate chief whip will miss the 2023 election as his jail term will be due in 2025.
Recall that Mr Orji Kalu who is the publisher of Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers was declared guilty of the corruption charges by Justice Mohammed Idris.
Mr Kalu was tried alongside his company, Slok Nigeria Limited, and Udeh Udeogu, who was Director of Finance and Accounts at the Abia State Government House during Mr Kalu’s tenure as governor.
In an amended 39 counts charge, they were accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of conspiring and diverting over N7 billion from the coffers of the state.
Several Nigerians have also commended the conviction of the serving senator. They said it beams more hope in the judicial system.
Others have called on the Federal government to see to the prosecution of other corrupt officials.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
PUBLIC HOLIDAY -Friday, 6th Dec 2019.
Friday, December 6th, 2019, has been declared a public holiday.
A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery says “the general public is hereby reminded that Friday, December 6th, 2019 which marks the celebration of Farmers Day, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country”.
Read Full Statement:
The General Public is herby reminded that Friday, December 6, 2019, which marks FARMERS DAY, is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.
Signed:
AMBROSE DERY (MP)
MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR
A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery says “the general public is hereby reminded that Friday, December 6th, 2019 which marks the celebration of Farmers Day, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country”.
Read Full Statement:
The General Public is herby reminded that Friday, December 6, 2019, which marks FARMERS DAY, is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.
Signed:
AMBROSE DERY (MP)
MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR
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