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The Rivers Government on Sunday approved the reopening of all public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools in the state, with effect from Jan. 4. Mr Chidi Adiele, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, announced the reopening of the schools in a statement in Port Harcourt. “The Rivers Education Ministry wishes to announce that, with the approval of Gov. Nyesom Wike, the school calendar published in August 2020 stands. “Accordingly, both public and private schools in the state are hereby reminded that schools will resume on Jan. 4, 2021, for normal academic activities. “Schools are to maintain all COVID-19 protocols,…

GL14 and below to resume January 18. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended the stay-at- home order for all State Public Servants on Grade Level 14 and below to curb the spread of COVID-19. The new order asked them to resume duty Monday, 18th January, 2021 instead of January 4. The Governor said that was part of moves to stem the tide of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola noted that the directive excludes staff on essential duty as well as First…

Lionel Messi could stay at Barcelona beyond the season and he is being pressured into doing so. Barcelona take on Huesca in an important match for the Catalans as they can’t afford to slip up anymore if they’re to stay in the title race. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 3 January 2021. Eric Garcia tests positive for Covid-19 right after agreeing terms with Barcelona Eric Garcia Barcelona have reportedly agreed a five year deal with Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia. Garcia has entered the final months of his contract at Manchester City and he has…

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has received high praise from Red Devils legend Lee Sharpe. The former United winger hailed his countryman’s impact at the club since making the move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2019. Lee Sharpe joined Manchester United from Torquay United in the summer of 1988 and played at Old Trafford for eight seasons, before leaving in 1996. He finally retired in 2004, and currently serves as a football pundit. Speaking to Stadium Astro, the former Manchester United winger claimed Harry Maguire’s misfortunes over the summer had been stretched too far and unfairly linked to his initial struggles. However, Sharpe…

Chelsea may no longer have a free run at West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, with Manchester United and Liverpool both entering the race to sign the Englishman. According to Mirror, the Blues are set to face stiff competition from the Red Devils as well as the Reds for Rice. In fact, rumours claim Manchester City are also eager to bring him to the Etihad. The Hammers midfielder is a long-term target for Frank Lampard, who failed in an attempt to bring him to Stamford Bridge earlier in the summer. The former Chelsea player was released from the club at the age of 14, a decision…

These days, so many people are saying so many things, indulging mostly in the abuses of others and as official spokespersons, we make the deliberate choice of staying out for the most part. But it is hard to ignore the shameful and disgraceful claims made by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP which is making the false claims that Nigerians are dissatisfied with the present and wished for the return to the years of locusts. At the rate they are going, it is not far-fetched to agree with another politician in describing the PDP as a “university of falsehood”, in…

How the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government is making a fuss over the obvious truth told by the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, in his Christmas message, is bemusing, writes Shola Oyeyipo President Muhammadu Buhari and his supporters in the corridor of power are always in a state of paranoia, when any reputable person or group attempts to chastise the administration over its numerous failures and obvious inability to stay true to their electoral promises. Despite the obvious failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the list of people the government media crew…

There’s an everyday rise in the numbers of new infections from the Covid-19 pandemic. This, again, has been accentuated by the second wave of the virus, which has been marked as lethal, globally. Unfortunately, the attitude of a majority of the Nigerian people hasn’t changed towards the virus – largely acting as though it’s a fluke. While the attitude of some Nigerians to the virus could be worrisome, that of some leaders is to say the least stupefying. Where leaders are meant to show personal example, which could help contain the spread, particularly from the angle of believability, some are…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday prodded Nigerians who survived the COVID-19 and witnessed the New Year to thank God for His mercies. Obasanjo, now Asiwaju Onigbagbo (Christian Leader) of Ogun State, said he knew the reason God spared his life to witness the New Year despite the turbulence and challenges posed to humanity in 2020 by COVID -19. Obasanjo gave the advice at the second annual thanksgiving service of the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. According to him, he was spared by God purposely to serve Him and…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. David Umahi of harassing and victimising its leaders and members in the state’s tertiary institutions. ASUU’s Coordinator, Calabar Zone, Dr. Aniekan Brown made the allegation at a news conference he addressed in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital yesterday, warning against violation of the rights of its members. The Calabar Zone comprises seven universities across four states including Abia State University, Akwa Ibom State University, Cross River University of Technology, University of Calabar, Ebonyi State University, Alex Ekwueme University and University of Uyo. Brown alleged that Umahi…