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CARL UMEGBORO is a legal practitioner (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria) and human rights activist. He is an associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom). He is a prolific writer, social policy and public affairs analyst. Prior to his call to Bar as a lawyer, he had been a veteran journalist and columnist, and has over 250 published articles in various leading national newspapers to his credit. Barrister Umegboro, a litigation counsel is also a regular guest-analyst at many TV and radio programme on crucial national issues. He can be reached through: (+234) 08023184542, (+234) 08173184542 OR Email: umegborocarl@gmail.com

By Carl Umegboro From research, studies have shown that droplets that spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes land … Continue ReadingCovid-19: To stay safe, avoid reckless contact with MEN

Editorial

Covid-19: DisCos making ‘stay-at-home’ unbearable By Carl Umegboro

AdminMarch 31, 2020May 6, 2020

By Carl Umegboro THE presidential directives which restricted movement in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states, aimed at … Continue ReadingCovid-19: DisCos making ‘stay-at-home’ unbearable By Carl Umegboro

Health

Coronavirus: Testing positive, a death sentence?

AdminMarch 31, 2020May 6, 2020

By Carl Umegboro Coronavirus contagion (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was … Continue ReadingCoronavirus: Testing positive, a death sentence?

Government

Buhari extols Atiku, others, assures impact

AdminMarch 30, 2020May 6, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has extolled former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and other Nigerians that have shown concerns toward the fight … Continue ReadingBuhari extols Atiku, others, assures impact

Government

Address by President Muhammadu Buhari on the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday 29th March, 2020

AdminMarch 29, 2020May 6, 2020

1. Fellow Nigerians 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially … Continue ReadingAddress by President Muhammadu Buhari on the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday 29th March, 2020

Government

Covid-19: Buhari restricts movements in Abuja, Lagos, promises relief package

AdminMarch 29, 2020May 6, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has ordered restriction of movements in Lagos state and Federal Capital Territory for 14 days on account … Continue ReadingCovid-19: Buhari restricts movements in Abuja, Lagos, promises relief package

Government

Covid-19: Buhari addresses the nation

AdminMarch 29, 2020May 6, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation on the dreadful epidemic, Coronavirus which has put the nation in a dilemma … Continue ReadingCovid-19: Buhari addresses the nation

Metro News

Lagos rebuts curfew, announces 14-day relief package for 200,000 households

AdminMarch 29, 2020May 7, 2020

THE governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced an economic relief package to help residents cushion the effects of the … Continue ReadingLagos rebuts curfew, announces 14-day relief package for 200,000 households

Metro News

Covid-19: LASG, GTBank jointly equip 110-bed Isolation centre

AdminMarch 29, 2020May 7, 2020

THE Lagos State Government has in partnership with Guaranty Trust Bank fully equipped a 110-bed Isolation centre in Onikan Lagos. … Continue ReadingCovid-19: LASG, GTBank jointly equip 110-bed Isolation centre

Metro News

Police discovers a body of a woman allegedly killed by husband in Anambra

AdminMarch 28, 2020May 7, 2020

THE Anambra State Police Command has discovered a decomposing body of a married woman alleged to have been killed by … Continue ReadingPolice discovers a body of a woman allegedly killed by husband in Anambra