Author: Adeyemi Charles
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Non Adherence to Health and Social measures worsening spread-NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday night alerted that the non-adherence to public health and social measures by Nigerians was exacerbating the public health response efforts to limit the continued spread of COVID-19 in the country. Disclosing this in its latest Public Health Advisory released last night, the Centre noted that Nigeria has hits an unenviable…
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Covid-19; Schools may not resume on January 18-FG
In December, the presidential task force on COVID-19 had asked schools in the country to remain closed until January 18, 2021. But at a briefing on Monday, Adamu Adamu, minister of education, said there are concerns about the scheduled date. “It (January 18th date of school reopening) is not sacrosanct. When we decided on that…
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We will not let the labours of our fallen heroes be in vain-VP Osinbajo
As the nation marks the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has reiterated the need for Nigerians to, as a mark of honour for the sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces, show more commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building a…
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Preparing for the unexpected in marriage
“A great marriage is not when the perfect couple come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” Dave Meurer. It appears that many walk into marriages with high hopes or probably the wrong orientation; of a fairytale setting until life’s events put you in the “E shock you” mood. Marriage…
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Provision of NIN will become mandatory for vehicle registration-FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that the provision of the National Identification Number (NIN) is now compulsory for issuance of fresh driver license, renewal, and for all categories of vehicle registration. The agency stated that this order will take effect from the second quarter of 2021. This was contained in a statement…
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Lessons for Nigeria from Trump’s Character Tragedy
It was apparent to some from the outset when he declared his intention to run for the office of the President of the United States of America that Donald J. Trump lacked character. He lacked the moral values of a town union leader, let alone the ‘leader of the free world’, the most powerful man…
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It is unsafe to open Universities now-ASUU
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have stated that universities are not ready for safe reopening. The branches came to this conclusion after assessing COVID-19 protocols in the universities. In separate interviews, the chapters of the union commented on the directive of the…
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C Ronaldo breaks another record!!!
After scoring Juventus’ third goal in the match against Sassuolo on Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo became the joint top scorer for official goals in football history. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the third goal in Juventus’ 3-1 win over Sassuolo on Sunday and with that he became the joint-highest scorer for club and country in the history of…
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Football;Transfer Rumours
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly eyeing Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero. Aguero, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and his future with the Premier League giants is uncertain. And PSG are apparently eyeing the forward. Top story – PSG eye Aguero Mauricio Pochettino and PSG have Agueroin their sights on a free transfer at…
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University workers to commence 3 days protest on Tuesday
University workers, under the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), are to commence a three-day protest from Tuesday over the Federal Government failure to implement the several agreements reached in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October last year. Rising from a…