Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Economists task FG on increased support for MSMEs

Bode January 12, 2021

Some economists on Tuesday in Lagos urged the Federal Government to focus more attention on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as they remained the “engine behind most countries’ growth’’. The experts who made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that MSMEs...

Strengthening Nigerian healthcare infrastructure in COVID-19 pandemic: The Apete community example

Kwara records 38 cases of COVID-19, discharges 101 patients

Bode January 12, 2021

Kwara government has recorded 38 more COVID-19 cases, while 101 patients who tested negative twice have been discharged. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor and Spokesman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Ilorin. According to him, this...

Over 70% provinces in China see economic growth in Q1-Q3

Chinese doctors support Sierra Leone for COVID-19 variant check

Bode January 12, 2021

The Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone is currently working with its National Coronavirus Response Centre (NaCOVERC) to check if there is any COVID-19 variant in the country. According to NaCOVERC’s Spokesman, Solomon Jamiru on Tuesday. Jamiru said the Chinese medical team has been very helpful in the fight...

Vagrant in court for allegedly snatching woman’s handbag

Bode January 12, 2021

A vagrant, Chinedu Emenike, on Tuesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a woman’s handbag.The police charged Emenike, of no fixed address, with theft and breach of public peace.The prosecution counsel, ASP Clement Okuiomose, told the court that the defendant committed the offence...

Trade routes have been significantly disrupted this year in efforts to contain COVID 19

Minister facilitates enumeration of artisans to benefit from FG’s Covid-19 Survival Fund

Bode January 12, 2021

Sen. Tayo Alasoadura, Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, has facilitated the enumeration of 200 artisans in Ondo State to benefit from the Federal Government’s Covid-19 Survival Fund. The Federal Government packaged the Survival Fund to cushion the effects of Covid-19 on the vulnerable. Under the programme, 333,000 artisans...

Group of 165 Google critics calls for swift EU antitrust action – letter

Stop consulting Google for medical advice, visit hospital, physician urges Nigerians

Bode January 12, 2021

A Public Health Physician, Dr Olisaeloka Lotenna, has urged Nigerians to stop consulting Googlefor medical advice to prevent health complications.Lotenna, who works at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka.He said that...

Borno Govt. donates relief items, cash to 11 families of slain Boko Haram victims

Bode January 12, 2021

Borno State government donated relief materials and cash to 11 families of slain Boko Haram victims on Tuesday. The insurgents attacked Pemi village in Chibok Local Government area of Borno last Saturday; destroyed several buildings; abducted a cleric and another’s daughter. The state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Usman Kadafur, who...

New FRSC commander in Badagry tasks personnel on corruption, indiscipline

Accident claims 13 lives, with 14 injured in Niger – FRSC

Bode January 12, 2021

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 13 persons died, while 14 others sustained various degrees of injury in an accident on Bida/Mokwa road in Niger, on Tuesday. Mr Joel Dagwa, FRSC Sector Commander in the state, confirmed the figures to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

Man docked over alleged theft of N2.6m car

Bode January 12, 2021

A 34-year-old businessman, Ifeanyi Bakwenye, was on Tuesday in Lagos brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court charged with stealing a car valued at N2.6million. Bakwenye, a resident of Ikeja, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Sgt. Olasunkami Adejumola, told the court that the defendant committed the...

Association registers 1,719 sesame seeds farmers in Yobe

Bode January 12, 2021

The Sesame Seed Traders and Farmers Association has so far registered 1,719 sesame farmers for the 2021 Cropping Season, the chairman of the association, Alhaji Abdu Hussain, has said. Hussain told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Tuesday that the registration, which is ongoing, would enhance...

We didn’t disrupt EndSARS protest in Ilorin – Police

Police arrest 17 suspects over robbery, others in Kano

Bode January 12, 2021

The Police Command in Kano State have arrested 12 suspects for alleged robbery and seven other for various crimes in the state. The spokesman of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, in a statement on Tuesday in Kano, said the suspects were arrested by men of the Operation Puff Adder...

FRSC set to clampdown on illegal use of Police Spy number plate

Bode January 12, 2021

The Idiroko Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has said that it will commence a clampdown on the illegal use of Police Spy number plates and other related offences. Unit Commander Akinwunmi Olaluwoye made this known on Tuesday in Ota in an interview with...

ABI edits COVID-19: Umahi orders fresh fumigation of public places in Ebonyi

Bode January 12, 2021

Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered fumigation public institutions in the state to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Umezurike said that the fumigation will last for three days, commence...

ACF sad over Aminu Kontagora’s death

ACF sad over Aminu Kontagora’s death

Bode January 12, 2021

By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has expressed sadness over the death of one of its founding members, Col. Aminu Isa Kotangora. Kontagora, who died in Abuja on Sunday, served as a Military Administrator of Benue and Kano States between 1993 and 1999. He was...

Abia govt mulling over relocating Milverton luxury bus park

Bode January 12, 2021

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has hinted on relocating the popular luxury bus terminal at Milverton Street in Aba, to decongest traffic in the city centre. Ikpeazu disclosed this on Monday in Aba while inspecting ongoing road construction work on Eziukwu Road, Milverton Road and Ojike Lane. The governor...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. PHOTO AFP

Uganda: 35 years under President Yoweri Museveni

Bode January 12, 2021

President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking re-election in Uganda on Thursday, took power as the head of a bush army in 1986 and has ruled ever since, making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. Rebel to Ruler As a young rebel leader, Museveni helped topple dictator Idi Amin...

1,000 NDLEA cadets stranded as minister stops Plateau orientation

Bode January 12, 2021

More than 1,000 intending operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were on Monday stranded at agency’s training camp in Jos, Plateau State. It was learnt that the affected job seekers were among the 5,000 applicants who were to appear at the NDLEA academy in the Lamingo...

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COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,244 new infections as total now 101, 331

Bode January 12, 2021

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,244 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 101,331. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website late Monday. The agency also confirmed additional three coronavirus-related deaths in the country in the...

Man carrying lectern at U.S. Capitol riot to be released with monitor

Bode January 12, 2021

Adam Johnson, the Florida man charged with participating in the U.S. Capitol riot and stealing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern, is being released on bond. Johnson, of Parrish, made his first appearance before a federal judge Monday afternoon at the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse in Tampa. He has...

West Ham strike late to reach FA Cup fourth round

Bode January 12, 2021

West Ham snatched a late goal to seal a 1-0 victory at non-league Stockport County on Monday for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup competition in England. Craig Dawson headed the only goal seven minutes from time to spare the Premier League side’s blushes. Stockport...