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06/05/2020

Today marks 100 days since the confirmation of the index case of Coronavirus. Recall that the Government of Nigeria lifted the ban on Lockdown in some states in Nigeria on May 4th, 2020 after putting in place some measures for reopening of business, offices and also Government offices.

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Today marks 100 days since the confirmation of the index case of Coronavirus. Recall that the Government of Nigeria lifted the ban on Lockdown in some states in Nigeria on May 4th, 2020 after putting in place some measures for reopening of business, offices and also Government offices. The Chairman,...

06/05/2020

Earlier today, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde in his press briefing mentioned an additional 5 new confirmed cases, making the current statistics to be 44 confirmed cases, 9 Recoveries and 2 deaths.

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Earlier today, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde in his press briefing mentioned an additional 5 new confirmed cases, making the current statistics to be 44 confirmed cases, 9 Recoveries and 2 deaths. He also announced that two patients absconded and are nowhere to be found. In his tw...

31/03/2020

A social welfare system aids individuals and families in need, with such programmes as health care assistance, food banks, and unemployment compensation.

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A social welfare system aids individuals and families in need, with such programmes as health care assistance, food banks, and unemployment compensation. Lesser-known parts of a social welfare system include disaster relief and educational assistance. Social welfare lessens poverty among the members...

30/03/2020

According to the data obtained from the World Metric platform, the U.S has now surpassed China and Italy, with over 142,700 confirmed cases.

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According to the data obtained from the World Metric platform, the U.S has now surpassed China and Italy, with over 142,700 confirmed cases.

26/03/2020

The novel coronavirus has left the world in hysteria at its outbreak. As the fear inflicting reports on pandemic gnaw at human souls it is quite impressive to note that the recovery rate is encouraging and a ray of hope for vaccine soon.

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The novel coronavirus has left the world in hysteria at its outbreak. As the fear inflicting reports on pandemic gnaw at human souls it is quite impressive to note that the recovery rate is encouraging and a ray of hope for vaccine soon.

25/03/2020

As days pass, the world is concern about the spread of the virus. Millions of people are uncertain about their lives as the statistics of Covid-19 get worse by the days.

https://thepromptnews.com/covid-19-nigeria-and-nigerians-responsibilities-to-defeat-the-virus/

As days pass, the world is concern about the spread of the virus. Millions of people are uncertain about their lives as the statistics of Covid-19 get worse by the days.

18/03/2020

As a result of continuous price crash on petroleum products across the globe, the Nigerian government has mandated he NNPC to reduce the pump price of petrol from N145 to N125 per litre.

https://thepromptnews.com/petrol-pump-price-now-n125-per-litre-in-nigeria/

As a result of continuous price crash on petroleum products across the globe, the Nigerian government has mandated he NNPC to reduce the pump price of petrol from N145 to N125 per litre. Minister of State, Petroleum, Hon. Timipre Sylva made this announcement at the State House Correspondents on Wedn...

18/03/2020

Nigeria has equally joined other countries in the issuance of Visa restrictions over Covid-19 epidemic. This is a complimentary measure by the government on travelers returning to the country to be in self-isolation for 14 days.

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Nigeria has equally joined other countries in the issuance of Visa restrictions. This is an adjustment as opposed to her previous stand on the matter of the epidemic COVID-19. This is a complimentary measure by the government on travelers returning to the country to be in self-isolation for 14 days.

18/03/2020

In a bid to give back to the community and enrich the lives of farmers living in rural areas and settlements, Olakoko Sustainability Project added to her feats by building and commissioning a community hall for Cocoa farmers in Onidodo Community at Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State

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Olakoko Sustainability Project added to her feats by building and commissioning a community hall for Cocoa farmers in Onidodo Community at Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State

18/03/2020

With such fear inflicting the spread of the virus, the federal government has declared the closure of NYSC Orientation camps around the country over the fear of Corona Virus.

https://thepromptnews.com/covid-19-fg-declares-the-closure-of-nysc-orientation-camp/

the federal government has therefore declared the closure of NYSC Orientation camps around the country over the fear of the epidemic.

10/03/2020

The image that attracts a large number of admission seekers to the prestigious University of Ilorin, because of its smooth running of the academic calendar was shattered after the lecturers in the university joined their colleagues in nationwide strike action as a result of Federal Government’s Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) stand.

https://thepromptnews.com/unilorin-joins-assu-strike-over-ippis-matter/

The image that attracts a large number of admission seekers to the prestigious University of Ilorin, because of its smooth running of the academic calendar was shattered after the lecturers in the university joined their colleagues in nationwide strike action as a result of Federal Government’s In...

03/03/2020

A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Chima Chiweze in a dissenting judgement disagreed with the apex Court’s decision of not granting an application to review the decision of the court declaring Sen. Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo state.

https://thepromptnews.com/imo-election-judge-disagrees-with-colleague-upholds-ihediohas-election/

A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Chima Chiweze in a dissenting judgement disagreed with the apex Court's decision of not granting an application to review the decision

28/02/2020

The Lagos State House of Assembly set up committee over the purchase of 820 buses for the Bus Reform Project during the tenure of the former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

https://thepromptnews.com/more-woes-on-ambode-as-court-strikes-out-suit-against-lsha/

The Lagos State House of Assembly set up committee over the purchase of 820 buses for the Bus Reform Project during the tenure of the former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

28/02/2020

No sooner than World Health organization decried to assist Africa in preparedness Response and strategy towards combating the yet contained Coronavirus, at the meeting of Africa health ministers emergency meeting on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak, convened by the African Union Commission at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nigeria became the first Country in the Subsahara Africa and third in Africa to confirm its first case of coronavirus.

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No sooner than World Health organization decried to assist Africa in preparedness Response and strategy towards combating the yet contained Coronavirus, at the meeting of Africa health ministers emergency meeting on the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak, convened by the African Union Commission at the AU...

28/02/2020

Confirmed case of Coronavirus code-named COVID-19 has been recorded in the Lagos State, Nigeria through an Italian worker who returned back to the country on the 25th of February, 2020.

https://thepromptnews.com/coronavirus-confirmed-in-lagos-nigeria/

Confirmed case of Coronavirus code-named COVID-19 has been recorded in the Lagos State, Nigeria through an Italian worker who returned back to the country on the 25th of February, 2020.

27/02/2020

The U.S. government, through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), donated 2.4 million bed nets in Nigeria’s Plateau State as part of a national campaign to provide enough nets so that every Nigerian may be protected from the deadly disease every night.

https://thepromptnews.com/u-s-distributes-2-4-million-insecticide-treated-bed-nets/

The U.S. government, through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), donated 2.4 million bed nets in Nigeria’s Plateau State as part of a national campaign to provide enough nets so that every Nigerian may be protected from the deadly disease every night. The PMI program is jointly implemented...

27/02/2020

The apex court on Wednesday in a seven- Man panel dismissed the application to review its judgment filled by the APC on behalf of the sacked Bayelsa state governor-elect, Mr. David Lyon.

https://thepromptnews.com/bayelsa-election-supreme-court-tongue-lashed-lawyers/

The apex court on Wednesday in a seven- Man panel dismissed the application to review its judgment filled by the APC on behalf of the sacked Bayelsa state governor-elect, Mr. David Lyon.

26/02/2020

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) also known as the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a research fellowship award grants to foreign academics or professionals to conduct advanced research at U.S. institutions.

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The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) also known as the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a research fellowship award grants to foreign academics or professionals to conduct advanced research at U.S. institutions.

26/02/2020

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has extended the candidacy and stay of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina in office for a second term at the helm of the organization.

https://thepromptnews.com/ecowas-extends-adesinas-stay-as-president-of-the-african-development-bank/

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has extended the candidacy and stay of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina in office for a second term at the helm of the organization.

25/02/2020

China bans eating and trading of wild animals over the rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus. Globally, the new coronavirus epidemic code name Covid- 19 has killed at least 2,628 people, infected more than 79,700 and spread to at least two dozen countries.

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China Ban eating and trading of wild animals over the rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus.

25/02/2020

SkyCapital, a member of the Sifax Group, was established to enable businesses to thrive and help clients maximize their returns. With that in mind, SkyCapital presents the 2020 Edition of the Illuminate FinTech Hackathon.

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SkyCapital, a member of the Sifax Group, was established to enable businesses to thrive and help clients maximize their returns. With that in mind, SkyCapital presents the 2020 Edition of the Illuminate FinTech Hackathon.

25/02/2020

The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Mr. Olisa Metuh, the former PDP National Publicity Secretary guilty of money laundering in the sum of N400 million.

https://thepromptnews.com/olisa-metuh-found-guilty-of-laundering-n400m/

The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Mr. Olisa Metuh, the former PDP National Publicity Secretary guilty of money laundering in the sum of N400 million.

24/02/2020

The Erstwhile Senate President, Olubukola Saraki took to his twitter handle to reveal that he had spoken with the father of Leah Sharibu, the only girl left unreleased by the Boko haram terrorists among the 110 Dapchi girls.

https://thepromptnews.com/leah-sharibu-bukola-saraki-sympathizes-with-family/

The Erstwhile Senate President, Olubukola Saraki took to his twitter handle to reveal that he had spoken with the father of Leah Sharibu, the only girl left unreleased by the Boko haram terrorists among the 110 Dapchi girls.

24/02/2020

The African continent is not to be left out in the joint preparedness response strategy over epidemic corona virus virus. In spite of a confirmed case of the virus in Africa, Health officials lament that should corona virus begins to spread in countries of Africa, the virus would be deadly due to her weaker health systems.

https://thepromptnews.com/who-to-assist-africa-continent-on-coronavirus/

The African continent is not to be left out in the joint preparedness response strategy over epidemic coronavirus virus. In spite of a confirmed case of the virus in Africa, Health officials lament that should coronavirus begins to spreadly in countries of Africa, the virus would be deadly due to he...

23/02/2020

Britain's Fury wins WBC world heavyweight title after stopping Wilder in seventh round TKO at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Britain's Fury wins WBC world heavyweight title after stopping Wilder in seventh round TKO at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

22/02/2020

Deonty Wilder and Tyson Furry will square off in one of the biggest heavyweight fights in recent memory on Saturday at the MGM's Grand Garden Arena.

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Deonty wilder and Tyson furry will square off in one of the biggest heavyweight fights in recent memory on Saturday at the MGM's Grand Garden Arena.

22/02/2020

Senator Ike Ekweremadu representing Enugu West at the upper chamber opined that the move by INEC to deregister some political parties in Nigeria as lawful and constitutional.

https://thepromptnews.com/inec-can-deregister-political-parties-ekweremadu/

Senator Ike Ekweremadu representing Enugu West at the upper chamber opined that the move by INEC to deregister some political parties in Nigeria as lawful and constitutional.

21/02/2020

The Osun State Traditional Rulers Council on Friday suspended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, for six months over alleged public misconduct.

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The Osun State Traditional Rulers Council on Friday suspended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, for six months over alleged public misconduct.

21/02/2020

After the America Visa Ban placed on Nigeria and 5 other countries, on 31st of January 2020 by President Donald Trump, the European Union has equally threatened to place Nigerians on a restrictive visa implementation.

https://thepromptnews.com/european-union-moves-to-granting-nigeria-visa-on-restrictive-measures/

After the America Visa Ban placed on Nigeria and 5 other countries, on 31st of January 2020 by President Donald Trump, the European Union has equally threatened to place Nigerians on a restrictive visa implementation.

20/02/2020

Honourable Justice Peter O. Affen, presiding at the FCT High Court, on Thursday finally declined to add the names of President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi to a case of financial misappropriation.

https://thepromptnews.com/nff-president-secretary-free-of-financial-misappropriation-charges/

Honourable Justice Peter O. Affen, presiding at the FCT High Court, on Thursday finally declined to add the names of President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi to a case of financial misappropriation

20/02/2020

Lai Mohammad says the perception of Nigerians that the member of the National assembly is being overpaid, is wrong.

He said this, in Abuja on Wednesday at the launching of the Greenhouse chamber magazine by the house of representatives, A publication by the committee of the house on media and public affairs.

https://thepromptnews.com/nigerians-are-having-wrong-perception-of-house-of-assembly-members/

Lai Mohammad says the perception of Nigerians that the member of the National assembly is being overpaid, is wrong. He said this, in Abuja on Wednesday at the launching of the Greenhouse chamber magazine by the house of representatives, A publication by the committee of the house on media and public...

20/02/2020

Larry Tesler, who passed away on Monday, might not be a household name like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, but his contributions to making computers and mobile devices easier to use are the highlight of a long career.

https://thepromptnews.com/the-computer-scientist-responsible-for-cut-copy-and-paste-has-passed-away/

Larry Tesler, who passed away on Monday, might not be a household name like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, but his contributions to making computers and mobile devices easier to use

20/02/2020

Fifa’s head of global development Arsene Wenger reveals the need for change in the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions in the game since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)

https://thepromptnews.com/arsene-wenger-wants-offside-rule-changes/

Fifa's head of global development Arsene Wenger reveals the need for change in the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions in the game

$Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford faces an extended spell on the sidelines as he recovers from a stress fracture...$

19/02/2020

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford faces an extended spell on the sidelines as he recovers from a stress fracture and he could struggle to be fit to play for England in Euro 2020, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Wednesday.

https://thepromptnews.com/rashford-may-miss-euro-2020-solakjaer/

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford faces an extended spell on the sidelines as he recovers from a stress fracture and he could struggle...

19/02/2020

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday morning said a case of Lassa Fever has been recorded and the patient quarantined at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

https://thepromptnews.com/lassa-fever-hits-lagos-state/

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday morning said a case of Lassa Fever has been recorded and the patient quarantined at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who made the disclosure, urged residents to be calm as the situation was under contro...

18/02/2020

On Monday February 17, 2020, the government of Oyo State under the leadership of Seyi Makinde made a bold step to soar up the revenue of the state with the inauguration of Park Managers across the 33 Local Government Areas of the State.

https://thepromptnews.com/the-beatification-of-area-boys-and-oysg-revenue-drive/

On Monday February 17, 2020, the government of Oyo State under the leadership of Seyi Makinde made a bold step to soar up the revenue of the state with the inauguration of Park Managers

18/02/2020

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says a court process will be filed this week seeking the removal of the service chiefs based on the expiration of their tenure.

https://thepromptnews.com/falana-were-suing-fg-over-service-chiefs-stay-in-office/

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says a court process will be filed this week seeking the removal of the service chiefs based on the expiration of their tenure.

18/02/2020

Hope to release Leah Sharibu is deferred as the Boko haram terrorist rejects Ransom.

https://thepromptnews.com/leah-sharibu-boko-haram-terrorist-rejects-ransom/

Hope to release Leah Sharibu is deferred as the Boko haram terrorist rejects Ransom.

17/02/2020

Here is an opportunity for developers to win up to three million Naira in the upcoming FSI Hackathon.

https://thepromptnews.com/fintech-hackathon-your-chance-to-win-3-million-naira/

Here is an opportunity for developers to win up to three million Naira in the upcoming FSI Hackathon.

15/02/2020

The second round of the 2019/2020 Nigerian Professional Football League will commence this weekend as Lobi Stars, Plateau United, Rivers United and Sunshine Stars occupy the top four positions after 19 games.

https://thepromptnews.com/nigerian-professional-football-league-resumes/

The second round of the 2019/2020 Nigerian Professional Football League will commence this weekend as Lobi Stars, Plateau United, Rivers United and Sunshine Stars occupy the top four positions after 19 games.