Statement to UN Security Council: World Food Programme Chief warns of hunger pandemic as COVID-19…
David Beasley, UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director
Transcript as delivered of remarks by David Beasley, UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director to April…
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COVID-19 will almost double acute hunger by end of 2020
A WFP staffer loads protective equipment onto plane in Somalia. WFP is airlifting masks, disposable clothing and face shields to Somaliland, Puntland, Jubaland and South West…
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Northern governors demand special funding for COVID-19
Plateau governor Lalong is chairman, Northern Governors' Forum
By Raymond Gukas, Jos
The Northern States Governors Forum has made a demand for special funding in order to…
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Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid
Students moving out of dorm rooms on the campus of Harvard University last month
Harvard University has pushed back against US President Donald Trump after he demanded it pay…
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What explains South East Asia’s low numbers
The first case of Covid-19 outside China was announced in Thailand on 13 January. The prediction was that this region, with huge numbers of Chinese visitors, would be among the…
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Gen. Buratai and his winning cards on counter-terrorism
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Buratai
By Jacob Ochimana
“Terrorism isn't a crime against people or property. It's a crime against our minds, using the death of…
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Oyo governor, Makinde announces new appointments
Oyo governor, Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu as his Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora.
This was…
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Lockdown: Some Onitsha residents, environs defy stay-at-home directives
Some KEKE NAPEP riders could be seen operating
By Sunny A. David
Despite the increasing human casualties from the coronavirus pandemic, some people appear to give deaf ear…
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COVID-19: Buhari canvasses for speedy trial of cases, decongestion of custodial centres
By Sam Tor
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent measures towards the speedy trial of cases and decongestion of custodial centres in the country in view of COVID-19…
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IGP Adamu sets up investigation panel for Ebem Ohafia incident, appoints female commissioner for…
By Sam Tor
The Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Mohammed A. Adamu, has condemned the glaring unprofessional conduct and misuse of firearms by a policeman at Ebem Ohafia area of…
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Kyari: Borno has lost outstanding personality, President Buhari says in letter to Borno governor,…
Late Abba Kyari
By Sam Tor
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum and some leading traditional rulers, commiserating with them on…
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Sadiya Farouq and the burden of expectations
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq
By Emma Agu
Every crisis throws up either a hero or a villain. Most often, the person at the epicentre of the crisis,…
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Despite multiple challenges, Adamawa asphalts Song road project
The asphalt being layed
At the time Nigeria and its federating units are undergoing acute economic crisis due to novel COVID-19 impact, and abysmal oil prices saga, Adamawa…
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Buratai’s exploits excite Nigerians in Diaspora, want worldwide support for troops
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Buratai
At a time the world grapples the rampaging coronavirus, the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has hailed the Chief of…
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COVID-19 response: Nwandu donates N5m to Enugwu-Ukwu community
By Sunny A. David
The Managing Director of Master Holdings Limited Mr. Kanayo Nwandu, donated the sum of N5million to Ndi Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra…
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Why Ndi Anambra should pay taxes – Oscar Udorji
Chief Oscar Udorji
By Sunny A. David
An Anambra-born international investor, Chief Oscar Udorji says he has paid over N100 million as tax to Anambra State government in the…
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