ASUU Commences Indefinite Strike

 

   The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday March 23,2020 commenced an indefinite strike.

Buhari Chief of staff, Abba Kyari tests positive for COVID-19

 

    Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive for coronavirus days after returning from an official trip to Germany, it has been widely reported.

Nigeria's President tests negative for COVID-19

 

  Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. According to reports, he was asked to carry out the test after his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for the virus. The result has now been revealed as negative.

Cross River Senator, Rose Oko Dies At 63

 

  The lawmaker representing Cross River North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Rose Oko, is dead.

COVID-19: Ayade Declares Lockdown In Cross River, Suspends LG Polls Indefinitely

 

  Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, has declared a total lockdown in the state, as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

    The governor made the declaration in a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita.   “All the entry points into Cross River State (land, air, and water) are hereby locked down. Access will be based on passing a thorough screening regime,” the statement said. He also ordered the indefinite suspension of the Local Government Council elections scheduled to hold on Saturday in the state.