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  Of a truth the school resumption has really put some parents in a tight corner not just them but also the students, schools where all closed down in 17 March 2020 because of the pandemic, and since then students have been at home since. Recently there was an announcement that schools should begin to reopen, and in some state school has started already although it's a good thing that schools are beginning to reopen, but it will be good and reasonable if it is extended to next year January and here is why. At the cause of the lockdown so many things happen, things where not moving, businesses stagnant se.o many people were sack from their job because the company couldn't afford to pay it workers anymore, and that has really affected some parents and it will be difficult to keep up with any demand from schools now because some have up to 4 to 5 children. The resumption although people were expecting but within the time it was announced, and the time students are expected to resu...

  Ahead of the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria on October 1, agitators of Biafra Republic in the southeast, and their Oduduwa counterparts in the southwest, yesterday, forged a common front to advance their cause of self-determination. This came as the bodies urged the Federal Government to convene a referendum where Nigerians can freely make a democratic choice, whether they want to continue with Nigeria as presently configured or seek their right to self-determination before the 2023 general elections. Also read: Oct 1: ‘We support IPOB’s sit-at-home call to honor victims of terrorists, herdsmen, bandits’ In a joint statement by International General Secretary of Yoruba One Voice, YOV, Dr Sina Okanlomo and Head, Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Chika Edoziem, the groups dug into the historical antecedent of Nigeria as a nation, concluding that the 1914 forced amalgamation of the different nation-states which made up Nigeria and the succ...

  Contrary to speculations making the rounds in the social media that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called off strike, nothing of such is the case, investigation has shown. Commenting on the development, the Chairman of the University of Lagos, UNILAG chapter of the union, Dr Dele Ashiru, told our correspondent on Saturday that nothing of such happened. Ashiru, who is also a member of the National Executive Committee of the union, said the union was still on strike. “If we are going to call off our going strike, there is process that will be followed and nothing of such has been done, ” he said. Recall that the union embarked on strike early March, this year over some issues.

  The Secretary to the Federal Government and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed yesterday that the PTF will not shy away from the possibility of another lockdown, adding that the PTF will recommend it to the President who will make the final decisions. While speaking during the national daily briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday, Mustapha warned that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming rate. “Therefore, we cannot afford to slow down and we must never compromise. Let us continue to learn from the history of pandemics by avoiding the mistakes of 1918. “What happened in 1918 was very simple. During the Spanish Flu, it lasted for 2 years and in three waves, and during that period of time, 500 million people were infected, out of which they recorded fatalities of about 50 million persons. But the dangerous phase of the flu was the second phase,” Boss Mustapha said. He added that the Spanish Flu las...

 The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party , Godwin Obaseki , winner of the governorship election in Edo State . INEC ’s Returning Officer, Prof . Akpofure Rim -Rukeh , announced the total result of the election . He said APC polled 223 , 619 votes, while PDP got 307 ,955 votes . Although 17 political parties fielded candidates for the election , it is a two-way race between All Progressives Congress and PDP . Incumbent Governor Obaseki of PDP ran against APC standard- bearer Osagie Ize -Iyamu. Obaseki was elected on APC ’s platform in 2016 but defected to the PDP after being denied the ticket owing to intra -party squabbles . SEE DECLARED RESULTS 1 ) Igueben LGA PDP 7 ,870 APC 5 ,199 Total 13170 Total votes cast 13 ,382 Election materials snatched in Ward 8 , Unit 2 2 ) Esan North -East APC 6 ,556 PDP 13579 Valid votes 20 ,369 Total votes cast 20 ,730 3 ) Esan Central APC 6 ,719 PDP 10 ,794 4 ) Ikpoba -Okha APC 18 ,218...

  It is finally a good news as the federal government has made it known that it has give permission to state governments to decide on when the reopening of schools will take place. It was reported that Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, made the statement on September 17, when answering some questions during the Presidential Task Force Meeting.   He said that the federal government has finally and already give access to the state governments to take their decision and process on reopen of schools. And he concluded and said governments must follow to the COVID-19 safety guidelines to fit for the reopening of schools. 5 Things All Students Should Do When They Resume School 1. All Students should make use of their facemask always 2. All Students should always wash their hands frequently 3. All students should always sanitize their hand with alcoholic based hand sanitizer before and after school hours 4. All Students should listen to their teachers or instructors safety guidelines 5. All stude...

  During the PTF instructions in Abuja yesterday being seventeenth September 2020. It was announced that Federal Institutions can continue if just they get authorization from the National Universities Commission (NUC).  This announcement comes 14 days after the task force has proclaimed that schools can continue on Thursday September third, 2020.    Nonetheless, the presidential task force(PTF) expressed that State Government can guide chance examination to allow all schools in there particular state to return, Through after the measures to reduce the spread of the infection and guarantee there are techniques on ground to screen and control the circumstances before resuming schools.  Meanwhile, some State Governors have reported dates for returning of schools e.g (Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Borno, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ondo, Delta, Kogi, Oyo state respectively). Note their announcement just applies to state asserted establishments as it were.  However, with this proclam...

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday said the Federal Government had surrendered the growth and development of the country to the International Monetary Bank and the World Bank . The National President of the union , Prof Biodun Ogunyemi , who said this in a telephone interview with The PUNCH in Lagos , said the Federal Government should prepare for more crises as people ’s anger against the government would worsen as a result of hunger in the land . He also said those running “Nigeria today do not love Nigerians ,” but relied on the advice of some “outside forces.” Also on Monday , the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria gave the Federal Government a seven -day ultimatum to reverse the recent increase in electricity tariff and the price of petrol . The TUC gave the ultimatum in a letter addressed to the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd .) , and dated September 14 , 2020. The letter titled , ‘We cannot bear the burden any longer, issuance of seven days ...

  Professor Florence Obi of the Faculty of Education has broken a 45 - year jinx by emerging the first female Vice -Chancellor -elect of the University of Calabar , Cross River State . She emerged top after a rigorous screening exercise involving 12 other candidates . Obi will take over from Prof . Zana Akpagu , whose tenure ends on November 30 , 2020 . The Pro- Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council , UNICAL, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, who announced the emergence of Obi on Friday , congratulated her for emerging the first female Vice- Chancellor of the 45 -year -old institution . Nwaogu described Obi as “an astute educational icon” and prayed for the success of her tenure as Vice -Chancellor of UNICAL. “You can see the tranquility in this governing council . What we assured the university community is that we were going to be transparent , open , fair , and just . “There is a guideline from the Ministry of Education as to how to conduct interview for the appointment of a Vice- Chan...

 Fire gutted the Ondo State Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, destroying Smart Card Readers . This came barely one month to the governorship election in the state . The cause of the inferno was unknown as of the time of filing this report .  It was gathered that the fire also destroyed some items in a section of the office . When one of our correspondents visited the scene , security operatives cordoned off the premises. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC chairman , Rotimi Oyekanmi, confirmed the incident in a short statement titled ‘ Fire at INEC office in Akure ’. He noted that the commission would commence an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire . He said , “Fire broke out today ( Thursday ) September 10 , 2020, at the Ondo State Head Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Akure . “The inferno , which gutted the container housing Smart Card Readers , started at 7. 30 pm . Men of the Fire Service are however...

The Debt Management Office on Wednesday released Nigeria’s total public debt stock as of June 30, 2020, and put the country’s entire debt at N31trn, indicating an increase ofIt N2.38trn within a space of three months. Nigeria’s total public debt stock includes the debt stock of the Federal Government, the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory. Just as the country’s public debt stock, the DMO also released reports on Nigeria’s Actual External Debt Service Payments in Second Quarter, 2020, as well as Nigeria’s External Debt Stock as of June 30, 2020. For the country’s public debt stock as of June 30, 2020, the DMO said, “The data shows that in naira terms, the total public debt stock which comprises the debt stock of the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the FCT stood at N31.009trn or $85.897bn. “The corresponding figures for March 31, 2020, were N28.628trn or $79.303bn.” The debt office explained that the increase in the debt stock by N2.381trn or $6.593bn was acco...

  The Federal Government has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals to “immediately ” commence the use of consultants and doctors on the National Youth Service Corps to provide routine services . The government also directed that locum staffers should “be brought in when and where necessary to forestall services ’ disruption when applicable and affordable” . The Minister of Health , Dr. Osagie Ehanire, gave the directive in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday . He was reacting to the nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors protesting the non -payment of their COVID - 19 hazard allowance and other demands . He said , “lt is with deep concern that l view the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors which commenced yesterday ( Tuesday ) September 7, 2020. “We must member that the primary duty of doctors and all health workers is to save lives . Embarking on a strike in this time tha...

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the government possibly return schools when the correct COVID-19 prudent rules have been set up in scholastic organizations.  The University of Ibadan section of ASUU in an announcement on Sunday, September 6, cautioned that resuming schools, particularly colleges without appropriate COVID-19 wellbeing measures could represent some wellbeing hazards.  The director of the part, Prof Ayo Akinwole said tertiary establishments are stuffed, noticing that numerous government funded schools are basically not social separating consistent.  He said there was no requirement for guardians to jubilate at the updates on the conceivable resuming of schools on the grounds that most offices in state funded colleges take more than their ability.  Akinwole expressed that returning schools without meeting NCDC rules will uncover the lives of the offspring of the majority to the chance of contracting COVID-19. So what do y...

  The Ogun State Government has announced Monday , September 21 , 2020 , for the reopening of schools in the state . The government, however , staggered the resumption and closing hours for primary and secondary schools . It said this on Monday in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor , Kunle Somorin . The statement noted that early child care development and education classes – three to five years of age – will not be resuming in public schools until the next phase of schools ’ reopening . “This second phase of the reopening of schools is extended to all classes in primary and secondary schools , Technical and Vocational Colleges , and Tertiary Institutions ,” the statement added . The statement also said while the primary one to primary three pupils will resume for three hours between 8 .00 am and 11 .00 am , primary four to primary six pupils will resume at 12 . 00 noon and close at 3 .00 pm . The statement said Junior Secondary School one to three pu...

 Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano on Friday presented 130 brand new Ikenga SUV vehicles made by Nigerian vehicle manufacturer, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), to 130 traditional rulers in the state. Governor Obiano Distributes 130 Innoson Ikenga SUV To Traditional Rulers In Anambra State [Photos] 1 Governor Obiano who distributed the vehicle at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital, said it was to appreciate their efforts in entrenching development including security of lives and property at the grassroots. He also commended them for overseeing the successful execution of the N20 million community infrastructure (choose-your-project) at their respective communities, assuring that his administration would continue to provide for the traditional institution. Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi, said the traditional rulers were the bedrock and foundation for government achievement in all areas of th...

  It was reported that a bus carring passengers coming from Port Harcourt to Gboko Benue State, were involved in a fatal car accident which claim the lives of many. It is really painful and unfortunate for them, how will someone woke up in the morning, leaves for his work or his travel and won't come back because he has lost his life. It is really sad, we should always pray to God to protect us from the evil eyes of the enemy and the devil. The death of these people are really painful, seeing how they die. The car was badly smashed and damaged, from every side, one will barely make it alive from there. Many people gathered together, to look for survivals and so take them to the near by hospital. A lot of life have been lost, and blood spread everywhere. May their souls rest in peace and may they have rest.

  Today, we came across some rumors going online that the federal government (FG), through the Minister of Education, have announced 21st September 2020 as the Resumption Date for Universities, Polytechnics, Secondary Schools and Primary Schools. Please be informed that the FG is yet to announce an exact date for resumption of academic activities for any category of classes (except for candidates writing WAEC/NABTEB/BECE).. However, some state government like Lagos, Delta, Osun, etc have announced the resumption date for their schools. Its worth adding that FG has given a go ahead order to all states ready to reopen their schools. But they (FG) through the Minister of Education didn’t announce a date for reopening of schools. We are really optimistic that the Minister of Education will announce a resumption date very soon and hopefully ASUU and COESU calls of their strike. Please don’t forget to share this page with friends and feel free to share your views with us in the comment b...

  The Federal Government says state governments and school administrators should start making preparations for the full reopening of schools in the country . However , the FG announced the resumption of graduating pupils effective August 4 , 2020, to write this year ’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination from August 17 , 2020, through September 12 , 2020. Some state governments such as Lagos and Kogi had subsequently announced the full reopening of schools effective mid -September . Speaking on Thursday , the National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID - 19 , Dr Sani Aliyu , during a briefing at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport , Abuja , said the task force recommends phased return of students to classrooms . Aliyu said , “For educational institutions which include daycare, primary , secondary and tertiary institutions . Educational institutions should begin the process of working towards potentially reopening within this phase . “However , we ...

  Nigerian goment say state goment dem plus school administrators make dem make plans and prepare for di full reopening of schools for di kontri. Di National Coordinator of di Presidential Taskforce, Sani Aliyu tell tori pipo dis one for Abuja during di Presidential taskforce briefing on Covid-19 on Thursday. Aliyu tok wen im outline di new guidelines for di third phase of di eased lockdown for di kontri wey dey begin effective midnight. E explain say educational institutions like daycare, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions gatz begin prepare to see how dem fit open within dis third phase of di easing of di lockdown. E say di taskforce recommendation na be say make state goment dem conduct risk assessment to ensure say all schools for every level follow di lay down covid 19 protocol and also make sure dem get strategy on ground to take monitor how di schools dem dey ready. Oga Aliyu say all schools dem gatz remain close to in classes studies until di state goment dem cari...

  Kidnappers have abducted four persons in the last six days in Calabar , Cross River State . One of them is a lecturer at the Cross River University of Technology , Dr Anthony Egbe . Egbe was abducted on August 29 , 2020 at Asabanka in Akpabuyo . Another victim was Mr Effiom Asuquo , who was kidnapped on September 1. A yet - to-be -identified pastor on Atu Street was also whisked away to an unknown location , while another woman , identified as Promise Edet , was kidnapped by the gunmen . Edet was abducted from her house on Thursday , September 3 , 2020 on Ibesikpo Street , Calabar South, around 6 am . The incident was reported at the Mbukpa Police Station , as the DSS and other security agencies were reportedly informed . The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo, said the lecturer had been released . She said , “Dr Egbe , a lecturer attached to CRUTECH who was kidnapped on Saturday , August 29 , 2020 , at Asabanka Akpabuyo , was released after we raided the area ...

  Three persons suspected to be part of a kidnap syndicate that had been terrorising the people of Ondo State have been arrested. They were apprehended after abducting a middle-aged man, Mr Kunle Agbayewa, in a popular sawmill at Owaani in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state.  Agbayewa was kidnapped barely 24 hours after the Chief Medical Director of the General Hospital, Idoani, Mr Olufemi Adeogun, and two other health workers, were abducted.  Reporters gathered that the suspects stormed the sawmill and seized Agbayewa at gunpoint before taking him him away.  A resident of the community, Comfort Ilesanmi, who confirmed the abduction, said the suspects were Fulani herdsmen, who had been parading the area. She said, "The herdsmen entered the sawmill and kidnapped him immediately but people around quickly raised the alarm." Commander of Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, said the victim was rescued shortly after he was abducted by the suspects....

  Teachers and parents in Lagos State have expressed reservations about the September 21 resumption date for pupils and students in both primary and secondary schools, describing it as unrealistic for public schools. Medical experts approached to address the worries only expressed divided opinions on the matter. Teachers and parents said they were in doubt how COVID-19 guidelines and safety protocols would be met when necessary arrangements had not been made in some schools. They noted that students in exit classes sitting for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) occupied almost all classrooms and wondered where remaining students would sit on resumption. Among those that showed fear about the planned resumption were Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), and National Association of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN). Describing the September 14 date as unrealistic, ASUSS President, Kassim Labaika, ...

 A coalition of human rights organisations under the aegis of Centre for Liberty on Wednesday protested against the alleged plan by the Senate to secretly pass the Social Media Bill despite its widespread rejection by Nigerians . According to members of the coalition , Nigerians will not accept a surreptitious passage of the SMB , as such action will drastically plunge public confidence in the 9 th Senate to the lowest ebb . They were reacting to reports that plans had already been concluded to pass the bill without delay , hiding behind the COVID -19 pandemic and other national issues . The protesters displayed placards with inscriptions such as ‘ Social Media Bill , Hate Speech Bill are anti - democratic’, ‘# InternetNoBeEnemy ’ ‘Social Media Bill , Hate Speech Bill a misplacement of priority ’, ‘1999 Constitution ( as amended) in danger , # SayNoToSocialMediaBill ’, ‘Kill the Social Media Bill , Hate Speech Bill Now ’, and ‘# InternetNoBeEnemy ’, to ventilate their grievances . ...

  THE Rivers State Government on Wednesday began the demolition of property to pave the way for the expansion and repairs of the Rumuola flyover project in Obio / Akpor LGA of the state . The State Commissioner for Works , Austin Chioma , had in a special government announcement , said the demolition would begin today ( Thursday ) . Chioma added that landlords whose property were affected and paid compensation should cooperate , while pedestrians were advised to steer clear from the construction area for their own safety . But during the exercise on Wednesday , owners of some demolished shops in the area appealed to the state government for compensation , saying only land owners were paid. Speaking with our correspondent on Wednesday , a shop owner near the flyover , Amos Joe , expressed surprise at the demolition, even as he said government only paid compensation to land owners, leaving them to their fate. “We were expecting that as they were paying compensation for the land owner...

  The founder of The Synagogue , Church of All Nations , Temitope Joshua , commonly referred to as TB Joshua , has warned Barcelona Football Club captain, Lionel Messi , against leaving the club . Joshua said this in a post on his official Instagram page on Wednesday . He wrote , “It is not good advice for Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona bitter and offended. It is impossible to establish a healthy relationship with a person who left a previous relationship bitter and offended . This is my candid advice to Messi . History is our boss. ” Messi , a six - time Ballon D’Or winner , recently handed the club a transfer request following a humiliating 8 - 2 defeat the club suffered against the German side , Bayern Munich , during the last UEFA Champions League clash . The Barcelona icon is reported to be in talks with the English side , Manchester City , where former Barcelona Coach , Pep Guardiola , is the current manager . However , Barcelona have refused to let their number 10 man to go...