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COVID-19 palliatives: Government cannot feed everybody ― Kwara gov
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has reacted to a viral video against alleged poor palliatives meant to ease sufferings of some people observing stay at home directives, saying the state government cannot feed everybody.…
COVID 19: Two pastors arraigned for holding Sunday service in Kaduna
Kaduna State government has revealed that security agents have arrested two pastors for holding church service last Sunday, in violation of the lockdown order.A statement issued by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs,…
PFN donates protective equipment to Oyo COVID-19 task force
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter, on Tuesday, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers in the state to the Oyo COVID-19 Task Force, in appreciation of the tireless efforts being…
NIWA releases water buses, patrol boats to help fight against COVID-19
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has pledged its water buses, patrol boats and other watercraft for use by relevant agencies in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement made available to Tribune…
Nigeria on course to stamp out COVID-19 pandemic ― Presidential Task Force
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SSGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday, expressed optimism that the current challenge of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria will soon…
COVID-19: NIPOST provides 1,400 post office locations to distribute medical aid
As part of its contribution to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has made available 1400 post office locations to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid, medications and medical…
COVID-19: Elumelu to distribute over N45m palliative items in Delta
As part of efforts geared towards cushioning the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown in Delta State, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has concluded arrangements for the distribution of food items worth…
COVID-19: Food relief package for indigent, vulnerable persons only ― Lagos govt
The Lagos State government, on Tuesday, said that its food relief package to ease the discomfort of the COVID-19 lockdown was only for the elderly, poor and vulnerable residents.The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr…
COVID-19: Senate president, Speaker meet minister on distribution of relief materials
The leadership of both Senate and House of Representatives will today meet with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq as part of efforts geared toward ensuring equity and…
COVID-19: Agric ministry delivers 12,500mt of food ration
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono handed over 12,500 metric tons of food ration to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq…