March 2020

Throne To Thorn - How Nigeria's Kings Lost Their Power

Throne To Thorn: How Nigeria’s Kings Lost Their Power

March 22, 2020 1:15 pm

From emirs to kings, Nigeria’s traditional rulers are increasingly being humiliated by politicians – and mocked by young people who see them as representing an archaic institution.

The latest example of this was the brutal dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.

The state governor invoked his constitutional powers to depose the emir after accusing him of “insubordination”.

No-one knows the number of monarchs in multi-ethnic Nigeria but there seems to be one ruling over every inch of land, often putting them at loggerheads with the politicians who have constitutional authority.

Nigeria’s traditional leaders retain huge influence in …

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

March 22, 2020 1:15 pm
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday cautioned Igbos against going to church and traveling, amid the scourge of Coronavirus.

Kanu also cautioned people of the Southeast to withdraw their children from school in a bid to enforce social-distancing.

In a statement he personally signed, the IPOB leader urged Igbos to adhere to advice from health workers on how to prevent COVID-19.

Read Also: ‘Nigeria Cannot Be Called A Nation’ – Nnamdi Kanu

Kanu said: “In the name of Elohim, the Most High Chukwu Okike Abiama puru ime ihe nile, I address you today

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75 Demoted Obas In Ogun Drag Gov Dapo Abiodun To Court

75 Demoted Obas In Ogun Drag Gov Dapo Abiodun To Court

March 22, 2020 1:14 pm

The 75 coronet Obas, who were recently demoted by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State have dragged him to court, saying he has no power to demote them.

DAILY POST reports that 11 of the demoted monarchs filed a suit on behalf of the entire 75 chiefs appointed as Coronet Obas by the government of Ogun state on May 13, 2019.

It will be recalled that former Governor Ibikunle Amosun had upgraded the 75 chiefs from Baales to Obas of their respective domains, saying it was in accordance with the Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2006.

But, Governor Dapo Abiodun

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Workers’ Salaries In Jeopardy As Oil Price Tumbles Again

Workers’ Salaries In Jeopardy As Oil Price Tumbles Again

March 22, 2020 1:14 pm

As another economic recession looms in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, there are very present fears among workers of the 36 state governments over the ability of their governments to continue to pay their salaries.

On Friday, Brent crude futures fell $1.49 or 5.2%, to settle at $26.98 a barrel. United States crude futures for April fell $2.69, or 10.7%, to settle at $22.53 a barrel, whereas Nigeria’s 2019 budget benchmark for crude oil was $57 per barrel.

Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Wednesday charged Nigerians to prepare for more economic trouble …

Cuba Despatches Doctors To Coronavirus-Ravaged Italy

Cuba Despatches Doctors To Coronavirus-Ravaged Italy

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm

Cuba said it has dispatched a brigade of doctors and nurses to Italy to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus at the request of the worst-affected region Lombardy.

The medical team of 52 left Havana on Saturday for Italy.

This is the first time Cuba has sent an emergency contingent to Italy, one of the world’s richest countries, demonstrating the reach of its medical diplomacy.

It is also the sixth medical brigade Cuba has sent in recent days to combat the spread of the new disease abroad. It has sent contingents to socialist allies Venezuela and Nicaragua as …

Google Celebrates ‘Mothering Sunday’ With Floral Doodle

Google Celebrates ‘Mothering Sunday’ With Floral Doodle

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm
Google Inc celebrated 2020 Mothering Sunday with a floral doodle on the homepage of its search engine.

The holiday which occurs every March 22 is celebrated by Christians on the fourth Sunday in Lent, a day to visit and share good tidings with one’s mother.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Facebook, Google Staff To Work From Home

It is usually celebrated by English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ireland amongst many others.

Some people believe that ”Mothering Sunday” had nothing to do with celebrating mothers during its inception in the 17th century but to return to their home ‘mother’ church …

Coronavirus - Resident Doctors Call Off Strike

Coronavirus: Resident Doctors Call Off Strike

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm

Gombe state chapter of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon on March 16.

Dr. Saidu Alhassan, the state President of the Resident Doctors association disclosed this at a news conference in Gombe on Sunday.

Alhassan said that the association decided to call off the strike for the sake of humanity and intervention by some senior colleagues.

“Our decision to suspend the indefinite strike was informed by our association’s congress held on March 21.

“Congress has suspended the ongoing indefinite strike considering the recent Coronavirus cases in the country and the commitment …

Breaking - Sanwo-Olu Orders Lagos Workers To Stay At Home

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu Orders Lagos Workers To Stay At Home

March 22, 2020 12:41 pm
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered civil servants in the state to stay at home for 14 days as part of the precautionary measures put in place to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Ghana Records First Death

The governor stated this during a statewide address on the Coronavirus pandemic in the state on Sunday after new cases were recorded.

According to the governor, the directive applied to workers on grade level one to twelve.

 

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Africa Receives 5.4m Masks, 1m Testing Kits From Jack Ma

Africa Receives 5.4m Masks, 1m Testing Kits From Jack Ma

March 22, 2020 12:40 pm
Massive medical supplies donated by China’s Jack Ma Foundation to 54 African countries to battle coronavirus, arrived on Sunday morning in Addis Ababa, through an Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight.

They include 5.4 million face masks, kits for 1.08 million detection tests, 40,000 sets of protective clothing and 60,000 sets of protective face shields, according to the Jack Ma Foundation.

The supplies will first be distributed to countries throughout Africa which are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The remaining 600,000 masks are expected to reach Addis Ababa and be distributed to more African nations over the next few weeks, …

Real Madrid Ex-President Lorenzo Sanz Dies Of Coronavirus

Real Madrid Ex-President Lorenzo Sanz Dies Of Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 12:40 pm
Lorenzo Sanz, former Real Madrid president died Saturday from the new coronavirus, his family and club said. He was 76.

Sanz had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week while being treated for the virus.

He presided over Madrid from 1995 until 2000, leading the club to two European titles, a Spanish league title and a Spanish Super Cup title.

Under his presidency, Madrid ended a 32-year drought in Europe by winning its seventh European trophy in 1998.

Read Also: Cyprus Gets First Coronavirus Death, Gaza Gets First Case

In a statement, Real Madrid sent condolences to …

Coronavirus Deaths - Spanish Govt Warns Worst Yet To Come

Coronavirus Deaths: Spanish Govt Warns Worst Yet To Come

March 22, 2020 12:40 pm

The Spanish government warned on Saturday that “the worst is yet to come” after the national coronavirus toll surpassed 1,300 deaths and 25,000 cases, although it also said it would do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

The second-worst outbreak in Europe showed no sign of slowing as the death toll jumped by more than 300 from the previous day. Intensive care units are filling up in some hospitals.

“We have yet to receive the impact of the strongest, most damaging wave, which will test our material and moral capacities to the limit, as well as our spirit …

Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

We Will Not Shut Down Schools In Akwa Ibom – Governor

March 22, 2020 7:48 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State says his government would not close down public schools in the state out of fear of Coronavirus recently recorded in some parts of Nigeria.

He added that it was baseless to abruptly terminate academic activities since public schools would normally end their session Next week.

In a statewide broadcast on Saturday morning, the governor said there was no need for people in the state to panic considering the precautionary measures his administration has put in place.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Lagos Orders Closure Of All Schools

While urging everyone to go about their normal

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