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VIVIAN OTTIH: Between the Civil Service Rule And Union Activism
By Chinedu Max Egere I was confronted with a question by a curious notable chief in Imo. A simple but direct question that can attract a complex answer. Here he
Gospel Audio: Popular OAP E-Berry Win Hearts with New Release Entitled “My Lover”
In a life full of uncertainties and chaos, it is obvious that we need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in His fullness upon all flesh as promised, to
COVID-19: “Disregard Rumour of Vaccines, Immunize Your Children, Wards Against Measles” –UNICEF, NOA Urges Mothers
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and NOA has urged mothers and health care givers in Imo to continue immunising children against measles and other child-killer disesaes amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Osinbajo chairs first Virtual NEC meeting
The National Economic Council meeting is currently holding its monthly session chaired by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja. This is the fourth meeting between the
‘Insensitive’ Japan Olympic Coronavirus Logo Pulled After Row
A satirical mock-up depicting the Tokyo Olympics logo as the new coronavirus has been pulled after Olympic organisers branded it “insensitive” and said it infringed copyright. The design combines the
Huawei’s Ambitions Stands Firm Despite US Pressure
AFP / NOEL CELIS Huawei’s growing ‘European village’ in houses 25,000 staff and has several train stations named after European cities such as Paris and Bologna Construction cranes at Huawei’s
WHO Reports Record Virus Cases as Trump Proposes Face-to-Face G7 Summit
The World Health Organization on Wednesday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, as US President Donald Trump proposed hosting world leaders for the annual G7 summit as a
Study: Monkeys Develop Virus Immunity After Infection, Vaccine
Two studies on monkeys published on Wednesday offer hope that humans can develop protective immunity to the novel coronavirus. The studies, published in the journal Science, looked at a prototype
Big Brother Naija Debuts Season 5 of Reality TV Show
The journey to the fifth edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show has started. Organisers of the show took to its Twitter handle to announce the commencement
Japan Newborn, First To Get Liver Stem Cells Globally
Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world first that could provide new treatment options for infants. The
Korean Football Club Get Record Fine Over Sex Dolls in Stands
South Korea’s FC Seoul were fined a record 100 million won ($81,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors, with K-League officials saying
NBA To Issue Guidelines Around June 1 on Recalling Players
NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players in anticipation of resuming the coronavirus-disrupted season, ESPN reported Wednesday. The
SCIN Launches Awareness, Advocacy Campaign Against Coronavirus …seeks support from individuals, corporate entities
Ikenna Orioha, Owerri. South -East Coronavirus Intervention Network, SCIN, has launched awareness and advocacy campaign to sensitize the people of South- East on measures to prevent Coronavirus Pandemic which is
Group Sensitizes Youths, Women on Hygiene Against Coronavirus Pandemic
By Chika Uju Group known as Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization, WEWE, one of the Community Sensitization Organisations, CSOs, which is funded by USAID to implement Effective Water Sanitation and
Imo State Bloggers Holds Webinar on Covid19 Misinformation May 21
Members of Imo State Bloggers Association (ISBA) are warming up for a Webinar to enlighten bloggers, social media influencers and other members of the public on the dangers of misinformation
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines For Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief
China Says Trump ‘Shirking Responsibility’ To WHO
Beijing on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of smearing China and shirking American responsibilities to the World Health Organisation, after the US president threatened to pull out of the UN health
EU Backs WHO After Trump Pull-out Threat
The European Union-backed the World Health Organisation and multilateral efforts to fight the coronavirus on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to quit the global agency. “This is the
NFF To Finalise Gernot Rohr’s Contract This Week
The Nigeria Football Federation has begun moves to finalise the new contract of Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr. The details of the new contract will be completed within one week.
Scientists in China Believe New Drug Can Stop Pandemic ‘Without Vaccine’
A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt. The outbreak first emerged in China late last year
WHO Reviews Virus Response as Trump Renews Attack
The World Health Organization said it would launch an independent review of its response to the coronavirus pandemic but President Donald Trump renewed his attack on the global body, branding
Trump Threatens to Pull Out of WHO Over Virus Response
President Donald Trump has threatened to pull the US out of the World Health Organization, accusing it of botching the global coronavirus response and of being a “puppet of China”
Trump says He is Taking Hydroxychloroquine
President Donald Trump on Monday made the surprise announcement that he is taking hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug that his own government experts say is not suitable for fighting the novel
Verification Exercise: We Are Not Against Imo Govt Policies and Programmes — NULGE
Owerri, May 16, 2020 The Imo State leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has said it is not against government policies and programmes nor its ongoing
Imo Covid-19 Task Force To Arrest Motorists For Violating Directives
Taxi cabs to carry 4 passengers only (driver and 3 persons) Tricycles; 3 persons only (driver and 2 persons) While Bus Imo are to carry 5 passengers only (driver and
