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Makinde kicks off distribution of palliatives in Ibarapa

…inspects PHCs designated as isolation centres Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, kickstarted the distribution of relief materials to 90,000 households identified as the poorest of the poor, to cushion the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor kicked off the distribution of the palliatives in Igboora, Ibarapa North Local Government Area and commended the people of ... Read More »

Ogun commences virtual proceedings for justice dispensation

The Ogun State Judiciary on Wednesday began virtual proceedings to accelerate justice dispensation in the State. The virtual proceedings relied on a point to point radio connection between Ibara Custodial Centre and the High Court, the first of its kind for judicial proceedings in the country. A point to point radio connection affords higher quality video connections between two locations ... Read More »

Ogun commences virtual proceedings for justice dispensation

The Ogun State Judiciary on Wednesday began virtual proceedings to accelerate justice dispensation in the state. The State Attorney General, Mr Gbolahan Adeniran, while speaking after virtual sitting at the High Court1 presided over by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, stated that the process became necessary to speed up the judicial process as regards different cases ... Read More »

Ayade Replies Efik Leadership Foundation, Calls Them “Gathering Of Cocklings And Babblers”

The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has replied the Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) over it’s letter to President Buhari, accusing his administration of corruption and misinforming Cross Riverains about the dreaded COVID-19. Ayade through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Christian Ita in a statement labeled the foundation as “a gathering of cocklings and babblers.” See Ayade’s reply ... Read More »

For the records Hon Gbajabiamila speech on infections disease bill

1. When the House last sat in session on Tuesday the 28th of April 2020, we considered the proposed Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, amongst other things. Since then, there has been a barrage of criticisms and accusations, including allegations that the proposed Bill is a product of inducement by foreign interests. The Bill, which is still a proposal subject ... Read More »

NTA General Manager Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Ayinde Soaga, the general manager of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Katsina state, has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. A statement released by his Family says the broadcaster is in good spirit and is not bedridden as widely speculated by his friends and associates. “The Family of Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, GM, NTA Katsina appreciates the numerous phone calls ... Read More »

Ganduje appoints new Emir of Rano

New Emir of Rano, Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Alhaji Kabiru Mohammed Inuwa as the new Emir of Rano and the Chairman of Rano Emirate Council. The appointment followed the death of the pioneer First Class Emir of Rano Emirate, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila II about three days ago. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), ... Read More »

Jaywon, 178 others convicted for violating COVID-19 curfew

Policemen attached to the Dolphin Estate Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a music artiste, Iledare Olajuwonlo-James, popularly known as Jaywon, for violating the curfew occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. PUNCH Metro gathered that Jaywon was driving to a destination when policemen, who were monitoring compliance with the curfew, intercepted him around 11pm on Monday and took ... Read More »