As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing capacity across Lagos, the state government has approved seven private laboratories to commence sample analysis for the virus. The laboratories are; Total Medical Services, SynLab, 54 Gene, Medbury Medical Services, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services and Clina Lancent Laboratories. In a statement last night to announce the development, the Commissioner for ... Read More »
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Ojudu Is A Blackmailer, Ekiti PDP Not Ready To Make Any Gain From Any Political Opportunist – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State was not interested in making any gain from the ongoing political feud between Governor Kayode Fayemi and Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu. Ojudu, who is having a running battle with the State Governor, Dr. Kayode ... Read More »
There is No Plot to Replace Secondus
We read with consternation and unbelief the piece titled: “Southwest PDP Chairmen alleged plot to replace Secondus with George,” written by Mr Muyiwa Adeyemi, Head, Southwest Bureau of the Guardian Newspaper. The article, ab initio, is unprofessional, malicious, indecent, reeks of prejudicial hack writing which is capable of diminishing the long held image of The Guardian. The stark truth is ... Read More »
ENDING THE CABLE TV PROFITEERING By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
It was like a movie, watching the proceedings of the Ad Hoc Committee set up by the House of Representatives, to probe the hike of subscription rates by cable television service providers. The Chairman of the said Committee, Hon Unyime Idem, took me back to my Aluta days at Obafemi Awolowo University (Great Ife), roaring like a lion and reeling ... Read More »
OLUBADAN LAMENTS DEATH OF IBADAN ELDERS
Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed worry over persistent cases of deaths of Ibadan elders. Adetunji expressed his worry in a statement issued in Ibadan by his spokesperson, Mr Adeola Oloko while reacting to the death of the Parakoyi of Ibadanland, Chief Bode Akindele. Chief Akindele, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, died on Monday in Lagos at ... Read More »
OGUN COVID-19: 31 DISCHARGED CASES, 25 NEW CONFIRMED, AS 219 REMAIN ACTIVE
As at 29th June, 2020, Ogun State had discharged a total of 570 COVID-19 cases, including the 31 discharged on the day alone. Sadly however, 25 new cases were recorded confirmed by health authorities in the State, as part of the total 807 confirmed cases so far recorded. With a total record of 18 related deaths, Ogun State currently has ... Read More »
LET’S SHEATH OUR SWORDS AND JOIN HANDS TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR FAYEMI TO MOVE EKITI STATE FORWARD— Surv Abiodun Aluko
Stop Bickering! Gov. Fayemi Is Providing Progressive Leadership, Let’s Join Hands To Support Him. LET’S SHEATH OUR SWORDS AND JOIN HANDS TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR FAYEMI TO MOVE EKITI STATE FORWARD— Surv Abiodun Aluko. The victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 2018 gubernatorial election that brought back Dr John Kayode Fayemi again as Governor of Ekiti State was ... Read More »
Makinde mourns as prominent Oyo businessman, Bode Akindele, dies
The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele, as a great loss to Oyo State and indeed Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and Chairman of Modandola Group as a worthy elder statesman and someone who is genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others, ... Read More »
Transcorp Hotels Gets Shareholders’ Approval To Raise N10billion Through Rights Issue.
Lagos, Nigeria – Shareholders of Transcorp Hotels Plc, owners of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar, have unanimously authorised the Board of Directors to raise N10 billion in its proposed Rights Issue to fortify its balance sheet. The approval given at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company, which took place on Monday, 29th June 2020, in ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU UNVEILS COWLSO’S 5,000 TRANSISTOR RADIOS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO LEARNING
…Says Innovation Critical To Address Challenges Thrown Up By Covid-19 …Radio Station Solely Dedicated To Education Underway – Commissioner Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday unveiled 5,000 transistor radios, 5,000 face masks and cash donation by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) to improve access to educational contents by pupils and students in the State ... Read More »