Edo Assembly speaker tests positive for coronavirus
25 March 2020 |
12:56 pm
The speaker of Edo State House of Assembly Frank Okiye has tested positive for coronavirus. Edo deputy governor Philip Shaibu disclosed Okiye's status while briefing journalists on Wednesday. The state governor Godwin Obaseki in a statement by his media aide Crusoe Osagie said he has sent his samples for testing. Details later.
The speaker of Edo State House of Assembly Frank Okiye has tested positive for coronavirus.
Edo deputy governor Philip Shaibu disclosed Okiye’s status while briefing journalists on Wednesday.
The state governor Godwin Obaseki in a statement by his media aide Crusoe Osagie said he has sent his samples for testing.
Details later.
Related
2 mins ago
The Rumuekini Community in Obio-Akpor Local Council of Rivers State witnessed a major disruption as residents and youths protested against the state’s ongoing Ring Road project.
6 mins ago
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has lauded the management of the Lagos State University (LASU) for sustaining the Yoruba language in the school's curriculum, urging other tertiary institutions in Yorubaland to take a cue from such a new initiative.
9 mins ago
Former Military Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has explained that he create more states during his regime to foster unity and prevent regional dominance.
14 mins ago
Director-General, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has said the burden of a constrained real economy and tense business environment weakened key sectors of the economy, including manufacturing and agriculture.
19 mins ago
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Kabiru Bala, has stated that the institution’s electricity bill for just one session surpasses its total overhead cost for 2024.
22 mins ago
Environmental advocacy groups have hailed the Nasarawa House of Assembly for summoning a Chinese firm, Multiverse Synee Mining Company Limited, to appear before it, yesterday, for questioning over mining impact in Abuni community, Awe Local Council of the state.
22 mins ago
The Oniba Traditional Council, led by the Oniba of Iba, Oba Sulaimon Adeshina Raji-Ashade, has advised residents to seek approvals for the use of the swampy lands within Iba Town, Lagos State.
24 mins ago
The Rivers State government has disbanded all local council and Ministry of Transport task forces on road decongestion following widespread complaints of harassment and extortion.
27 mins ago
Following the suspension of three Commissioners by the Ebonyi State government over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties in their various ministries, Governor Francis Nwifuru, yesterday, directed three of his special assistants to take over their respective ministries.
×
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
0 Comments
We will review and take appropriate action.