A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the director general of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Dr. Salihu Lukman, has described as needless and distraction those criticising President Muhammad Buhari over the lockdown in Abuja and Lagos to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Among those who have openly criticised decision taken by […]
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Covid-19: Lukman backs Buhari over restriction in Lagos, Abuja, faults PDP, others
A chieftain of the All progressive congress (APC) and the Director General of the party’s governors forum, Dr Salihu Lukman has thrown his weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Lagos and Ogun states as well as the federal capital territory (FCT) as part of measures to contain the […]
COVID – 19 Donations: Frank commends patriotic Nigerians, corporate bodies, warns against embezzlement
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned all federal government agencies and committees responsible for the management of funds being donated to fight the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic not to embezzle the money. Frank in a statement on Sunday in Abuja also said it is time […]
Covid-19: PGF boss urges Nigerians to support govt initiatives
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Lukman, has asked Nigerians at all levels to support some of the initiatives put in place by the federal and the State governments, warning that ignoring such support could endanger lives indiscriminately.A statement Lukman signed […]
COVID-19: Protect journalists, pay hazard allowance, NUJ urges media owners
Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has called on media owners to protect journalists and pay hazard allowance to enable them carry on their duties very well. In a press statement Thursday in Abuja, the Chairman of Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche frowned at the poor response […]
COVID-19: NUJ knocks FG, FCTA over communication strategy
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council on Wednesday criticised the federal government and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for failing to include the media in their strategic communication plan over the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement issued by its Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the union faulted the composition of the Presidential Taskforce […]
COVID-19: Provide Palliatives to Cushion Effects of Lockdown, NYCN Tells FG
As Nigerians are urged to stay at home to curtail the spread of corona virus also known as COVID-19, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to distribute health essentials, food item and money to citizens to curtail the hardship that will come as a result of the policy. The […]
Covid-19 a leveler, survival challenge for all, PGF boss says
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Lukman, has described the dreaded Coronavirus as a leveler and a survival challenge for both Nigerian leaders and the followers. Lukman believed the challenge has also presented an opportunity for both the leaders and followers […]
CORONAVIRUS: AVIATION AUTHORITY HARMONIZES PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT AIRPORTS
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is working with all stakeholders to harmonise preventive measures taken against the coronavirus at the country’s airports. Capt Musa Nuhu, Director General, NCAA, revealed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. The statement signed by the Director Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, James Odaudu explained that the preventive measures […]
Corona Virus Scare: Abuja Court orders release of journalists
An Abuja court has granted bail and ordered the release of five journalists of TheNigerian News Group who were arrested by the police on the order of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory. There release was contained in a press statement by the TheNigerian News Group. The journalists who were working in one of the […]