Author: Ishaku Yohanna

Attack on Gov. Zulum’s convoy a distraction – APC Governors Forum

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) said the attack on the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umaru Zulum’s convoy by Boko Haram insurgents was a distraction to the government in ensuring that life return to normal in Borno State. PGF called on the government to immediately provide more logistical support to security agencies deployed to Borno State to ensure speedy return to normalcy in the State and the north east region in general. The forum said this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on…

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COVID-19: Why Nigerians should avoid imported frozen foods now – NCS

Ishaku Yohanna

As part of moves to permanently flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, health experts have cautioned Nigerians on the consumption of imported frozen foods for now. The warning is coming on the heels of a circular issued by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), recently, on a planned importation or smuggling in of frozen chicken from China and Ecuador. In the memo dated September 9, 2020, and signed by the acting deputy comptroller in charge of enforcement, I.T Magaji, addressed to all zonal coordinators, Area comptrollers and…

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Vitamin D reduces risk of COVID-19 deaths, study reveals

Ishaku Yohanna

There’s new evidence that getting enough vitamin D provides significant support in protecting hospitalized individuals infected with Covid-19 from adverse outcomes. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient needed for bones, muscles and teeth health. It also helps in supporting lung function and cardiovascular health. Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) analyzed data from 235 people who were admitted to the hospital with Covid-19. They found that patients older than 40 years old were 51.5 percent less likely to die from the infection if they had a sufficient level…

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We’ve learnt enough lessons from Edo election – INEC

Ishaku Yohanna

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it haS learnt from the Edo State governorship election that a credible election would be possible in Nigeria with the cooperation of all stakeholders and high level of compliance with the extant electoral laws. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, stated this in an interview with newsmen, in Abuja, yesterday. He expressed the commission’s gratefulness to the Oba of Benin, security agencies, civil society organizations, the media, National Peace Committee and development partners for their various roles which contributed…

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Laycon wins 2020 Big Brother naija show

Ishaku Yohanna

After 10 weeks of undiluted entertainment, the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season has come to a rousing end with Olamilekan Agbeleshe (Laycon) emerging as the winner. What started off as a stiff competition between 20 housemates ended on Sunday with Laycon – a clear favourite on the show, winning the grand prize. Other finalists included Vee, who was the first to be evicted on Sunday, followed by Neo, Nengi and Dora who was the first runner up. Laycon becomes the fifth winner of the show since its inception. The rapper,…

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Barely 48 hours after, Boko Haram terrorists attack Zulum’s convoy again

Ishaku Yohanna

The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, was again attacked on Sunday morning. The latest attack, which recorded no death, occurred when the convoy was returning to Maiduguri. It’s been gathered that the attack happened around 10.30 am on Sunday, about two kilometers away from Baga. The convoy, according to some of the people who returned to Maiduguri on Sunday evening from the tour, was shot at by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. One of them, said, “There was no death recorded this time around except some minor injuries.…

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FG will soon reopen land borders, says Osinbajo

Ishaku Yohanna

The Federal Government is working towards reopening the nation’s land borders after one year they have been closed, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo gave stated this while speaking during a webinar organised by The Africa Report where he noted that the closure of the country’s land borders was done to protect Nigeria’s economy and enhance security. While stating that the Nigerian Government is committed to the letters of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), he added that Nigeria has started working with its neighbouring countries to work…

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D-day: No going back on Monday scheduled strike – labour insists

Ishaku Yohanna

The organized labour has insisted on going ahead with the strike actions and nationwide protests from Monday over the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hikes in electricity tariffs and fuel pump.  The House of Representatives on Sunday waded into the crisis between the Federal Government and the organised labour but the workers, however, insisted on starting industrial action on Monday until their demands are met. The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday met with President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ayuba Wabba; and his Trade Union Congress…

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NAF jets strikes insurgents’ camps, kill scores – DHQ

Ishaku Yohanna

Several insurgents were reportedly killed at Tongule, Bone and Isari B Musa communities in Borno State during airstrikes carried out by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole under the subsidiary Operation Hail Storm 2. The Defence Headquarters said the attack led to the massive destruction of Boko Haram terrorists’ camps and the death of “scores of their fighters” in a night attack at Tongule on September 24 and daytime raids at Bone and Isari B Musa on September 25. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. John Enenche,…

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Edo election: We have learnt our lesson – APC

Ishaku Yohanna

Prof. Hamman Tahir, National Vice Chairman, North East, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the party had learnt from its mistakes in the recent Edo and other past governorship elections in 2015. Tahir said during his visit to Adamawa State APC Secretariat on Saturday in Yola saying that the party would never repeat the same mistakes in 2023 general elections. He said that the main reason APC was defeated in recent Edo and other governorship elections in some states in 2015 was due to lack of justice in the…

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