July 6, 2020

Teenager tests positive for COVID-19 after 4 men gangraped her

Teenager Tests Positive For COVID-19 After 4 Men Gangraped Her

July 6, 2020 7:17 am

A 16-year-old girl, Aishat, who was gang-raped by 4 men at a motor park in Ijesha, Surulere, has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to reports, she is an indigene of Oyo state and on her venture for greener pastures, got raped when she took shelter in a bus at the motor park. in Ijesha, Surulere.

She explained that a guardian took her from her parents in Saki, Oyo state and promised to help her find a job.

However, the woman abandoned her at the motor park in Lagos, claiming …

Ondo Crisis Deepens As Akeredolu’s SSG Resigns

Ondo Crisis Deepens As Akeredolu’s SSG Resigns

July 6, 2020 7:16 am
Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde, has tendered his resignation letter from the cabinet of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Abegunde, popularly known as Abena, was however silent on why he opted to quit when Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is undergoing treatment for COVID-19.

“I have left Akeredolu’s government through a resignation letter effective today,” he told newsmen.

His resignation is coming barely a month after Akeredolu’s Deputy Agboola Ajayi resigned and later defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Sources disclosed that Abegunde was nominated to Akeredolu …

Trump To Hold Another Rally Amid Pandemic

Trump To Hold Another Rally Amid Pandemic

July 6, 2020 4:57 am

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold another large rally in support of his re-election campaign, even though the number of coronavirus infections is on the rise again in several states.

According to Trump’s campaign team, he will be speaking to supporters at an open-air rally at Portsmouth airport in New Hampshire on Saturday (July 11), adding that masks would be provided.

All guests must agree at registration that they “voluntarily accept all risks” that could result from a coronavirus infection and Trump’s campaign assumes no liability for this.

Read Also: Diplomats Believe Biden Will Repair The Damage Done By Trump

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Plot To Impeach Akeredolu’s Deputy Thickens As Assembly Reconvenes

Plot To Impeach Akeredolu’s Deputy Thickens As Assembly Reconvenes

July 6, 2020 4:56 am

Following the running battle between the embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi and his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, all might have been concluded for the impeachment of Ajayi.

DAILY POST gathered that the impeachment proceedings against Ajayi might commence on Monday at the hallowed chamber of the Ondo State House of Assembly.

This was sequel to the sudden recall of the 26 lawmakers who had been on recess to immediately resume legislative duties at the Assembly.

The Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. Bode Adeyelu had in a short message sent to the legislators directed them to ensure …

Nigerian Govt Issues Strong Warning To Church Leaders

Nigerian Govt Issues Strong Warning To Church Leaders

July 6, 2020 4:54 am

The federal government has warned church leaders, Christians, and other Nigerians over “reckless confidence” towards the efficacy of COVID-19.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stated this on Sunday, while speaking at the interdenominational church prayer service against COVID-19 held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja.

Mustapha bemoaned the disregard to COVID-19 prevention guidelines/protocols especially at various worship centres.

“You can see that this virus has confounded and confused the entire world,” Mustapha said.

“It has brought the democracies and economies that existed for the last 300 years to their knees. It has overwhelmed them

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Why Uzodinma Must Not Be Returned As Governor Of Imo In 2024

Gov Uzodinma’s Flimsy Excuse For Owing Salaries, Pensions

July 6, 2020 3:44 am

The recent protests carried out in Imo state by aged pensioners demanding their pensions and arrears from the maladministration of Governor Hope Uzodinma have somehow compelled him to come out with claims of alleged fraud in Imo state civil service salary and pension structures to the tune of three hundred and thirty million naira (₦330, 000, 000) lost annually to eight people.

In all sincerity, before going further to explain why Governor Uzodinma’s reason for not paying salaries and pensions, is not just a flimsy one but blatant falsehood, it is important for the readers to understand the fact that …

Strike: Nigerian Govt, Doctors Sign New Agreement

COVID-19: FG Sends Fresh Warning To Civil Servants

July 6, 2020 3:40 am

The Federal Government has warned federal civil servants not to flout guidelines put in place to flatten the COVID-19 curve in the country.

This was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan.

Yemi-Esan reminded the workers of two previous circulars issued in March and April 2020, on the measures to guide against further spread of Coronavirus.

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However, in the circular, she noted that “the flow of both the staff and visitors to offices is very high which, sadly, indicates …

Buhari Reacts To Boko Haram Attack On UN Helicopter

Buhari Reacts To Boko Haram Attack On UN Helicopter

July 6, 2020 3:40 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he called “the dastardly attack on UN aid helicopter in the Northeast on Saturday by the Boko Haram terrorists.”

A statement signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu decried the July 2 violent attack in which at least two innocent civilians lost their lives, including a five-year-old child.

Buhari said the attack was yet another desperate rear guard action by the Islamic sect, who according to him, have been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.

Read Also: Buhari Gets 14-Day Deadline To Probe ₦300bn Missing Funds

“Let me reassure the international community and Nigerians

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C-River Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike, Blast Ayade Govt

C-River Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike, Blast Ayade Govt

July 6, 2020 3:39 am

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River chapter has withdrawn its services from all medical facilities in the state.

This was relayed in a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, from the state chairman of the association, Agam Ayuk, on Sunday.

Ayuk wondered why the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), was not including Cross River in its daily COVID-19 update.

Cross River is the only state in Nigeria where no single case of COVID-19 has been officially confirmed.

Read Also: Kogi FMC Doctors Embark On Strike Over Threat To Lives

The association claimed five positive cases …

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