PDP ALLEGES N13.5BN SCAM IN SCHOOL FEEDING SCHEME AS FG SET TO SUBMIT LIST OF FOOD VENDORS TO EFCC

The federal government has announced its plan to submit a list of its food vendors to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), while also denying allegations of spending N679m ($1,739,881.82) daily…

HAPPENING NOW: 31 ALMAJIRAI TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 IN JIGAWA

Thirty-one of the people that  tested positive for coronavirus in Jigawa State are almajirai  (street children) sent back to the state  from Kano State, an official has said. The Chairman, …

BREAKING: FIVE NURSES AND THREE DOCTORS TEST POSITIVE TO COVID -19 IN LAGOS

There were palpable fears among staff members of the Mushin General Hospital, Lagos State, after about eight health officials at the hospital tested positive for coronavirus. UGAMATV  learnt the patients…

COVID-19: 35 ALMAJIRAI RECOVERS IN KADUNA STATE

Kaduna State Government has discharged  35 almajirai after testing negative twice for the virus. Governor Nasir El-Rufai, made this known via his Twitter handle. He said the state now has 47 active…

TWO COUNCILS IN KATSINA REJOICE AS GOVERNOR LIFTS BAN ON LOCKDOWN

Governor Aminu Bello Masari on Friday directed the lifting of the lockdown in Mani and Safana local government areas of Katsina State. The lockdown was imposed on the two councils…

STOP NCDC BILL COURT TELLS HOUSE AND SUMMONS FEMI

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the House of Representatives to maintain status quo on the infectious disease bill which has passed second reading. Justice Ifeoma Ojukwu…

N11.38BN CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION IN ONE MONTH

The total currency in circulation in the country rose to N2.3tn as of April 30 from N2.29tn on March 31, 2020. Latest statistics obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria…

MORE PUBLIC ASSET FOR SALE – FG

Indications have emerged that more public assets may be put up for sale by the Federal Government as the Bureau of Public Enterprises reviews the 2020 Privatisation Work Plan. Checks…

GROUPS REJECTS DSTV NEW TARRIF

Subscribers under the aegis of the Association of Telephone, Cable TV and Internet Subscribers have rejected the proposed hike in monthly subscription to Pay TV during the coronavirus pandemic. The…

shocking: osun monarch and two others arraigned for DEFILING a minor

The Aketewi of Iketewi in Osun State, David Ogungbemi, 62, was on Thursday arraigned alongside his son, Idowu, and one Sarafa Olayiwola before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling…