Nigerians on social media have reacted to the nationwide speech delivered to Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday to mark the beginning of the Year 2021. Some of them described the speech as lifeless, while some others believe it is filled with empty promises. In some comments collated by DAILY POST from Twitter, Nigerians…
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2021 May Be Worse, NCDC Warns As Weekly COVID-19 Cases Spike
Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned that 2021 may be worse. The NCDC DG, Chinwe Ihekweazu, said this on Wednesday morning, even as he disclosed that Nigeria recorded the highest weekly cases of COVID-19. He warned Nigerians to protect themselves, adding that the disregard…
COVID-19 Second Wave: NCAA Issues New Protocol For UK, South Africa Passengers
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given out a new protocol for all passengers originating from the United Kingdom and South Africa effective from December 28 as the country prepares for a second wave of the pandemic. The NCAA Director General, Mr Musa Nuhu, issued the protocol in a letter to all Nigerian operators…
BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING
Seven die of COVID-19 in 24 hours The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported seven deaths due to COVID-19 complications. NCDc announced this as the country recorded 838 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday. This brings the total cases in Nigeria to 84,414 and 1,254 fatalities since the pandemic began….
Lagos Govt Shuts Down Queens Park Event Centre For Violating COVID19 Protocols
The Lagos State Government has revoked the license of Queens Park Event Centre Oniru as the Lagos State Safety Commission also sealed the facility for contravening the COVID-19 protocols of the State. The Commissioner for Tourism, Akinbile Yusuf, says the step to withdraw the license was taken in the best interest of the State and implored other…
BREAKING: Buhari Govt Reduces Pump Price Of Petrol
The government ordered the reduction from N168 per litre to N162.44 per litre. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige said the reduction would take effect from December 14, 2020. Ngige disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the end of a meeting with labour leaders which began at 9pm on Monday and ended at…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Things You Need To Know This Sunday Morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. Nigeria on Saturday recorded 829 new coronavirus cases in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the new cases bring the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country to 83,576 which include 70,495 discharged cases and 1,247 deaths. 2. President Muhammadu…
“They Wanted To Go And Kill Laycon” – Erica Quickly Ends Live Video As Her Mom Reveals Sensitive Information About Laycon
Big Brother Naija disqualified housemate, Erica Nlewedim and her mother have been trending on Twitter following Erica’s recent live video. Erica went live on Instagram with popular singer, slim Case few hours ago,and during the video, Erica’s mother was heard allegedly in the background saying something about a group of people who allegedly planned to…
Beating Chelsea The Best Medicine For Arsenal
Mikel Arteta says beating Chelsea on Boxing Day would be “the best medicine” for “suffering” Arsenal in a “crucial” festive period. Arteta has come under increasing pressure with the Gunners languishing in 15th in the Premier League table. They also crashed out of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 quarter-final defeat at home to Manchester City on Tuesday. Arsenal are without a win…
COVID-19 Second Wave: Full Text Of President Buhari’s Speech On Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, received the end of year report of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The event took place at the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari, in his address, noted that the year 2020 has been most challenging for the whole of humanity as a result of the havoc wreaked by…
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