Mohammed Atiku-Abubakar, the son of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has tested negative twice for coronavirus and discharged after 40 days of receiving the COVID-19 treatment. Mohammed, in a statement, thanked God for recovering from the infection, saying that he learnt an “everlasting lesson”. According to him, he never imagined testing positive for the disease, which has killed thousands around the ... Read More »
Akwa Ibom State Government has debunked information making the rounds that nine of its commissioners have contracted the disease in the state. A statement by its Commissioner of Works, Ephraim Inyang, on Monday described the persons behind the information as “insane blackmailers” sponsored to discredit government’s efforts at containing the spread of the pandemic. In the statement made available to ... Read More »
Consequent upon the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 scourge, the global economy has been severely affected, with the depression affecting Nigeria as a nation, and expectedly, our dear Ekiti State. As a responsive and responsible government, the Fayemi-led administration has taken stock of our financial situation, vis-a-vis our constantly decreasing receipts from the federation account, as well as our dwindling ... Read More »
The decision to gradually ease lockdown in Lagos, FCT and Ogun is welcome as it is harmful to permanently shut down these economic centres indefinitely. The gradual ease should be combined with strict observance of safety measures like wearing of masks, washing of hands and social/physical distancing. The fumigation of public places must also continue, to keep the spread of ... Read More »
On April 27, 2020, the President addressed Nigerians on steps being taken to contain the ravaging COVID 19 pandemic. In content and details, the broadcast was largely uninspiring, as it did not address the core issues being faced by Nigerians in this COVID 19 era. No doubt the broadcast attempted to reflect the minds of Nigerians on the need to ... Read More »
…Set trucks, vehicles ablaze There were serious protests in Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State on Monday as irate youths and other residents of the area trooped out to protest the continuous lockdown, ordered by the Federal Government in the state. While some of the youths carried placards pleading that the lockdown be stopped, others shouted at the top of their ... Read More »
Oyo State Government has launched a digital channel where residents of the state can report if they or anyone close to them are showing suspected symptoms of coronavirus. According to the state government: “This survey is to help you report your symptoms of suspected coronavirus (COVID-19). It is not intended to diagnose or treat disease. The Health Ministry will reach ... Read More »
His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria on the occasion of the address titled: COVID-19: ADJUSTING OUR WAY OF LIFE at Government House, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on Monday April 27, 2020 Ekiti Kete, 1. It is exactly 4 weeks since we commenced the Stay-At-Home and Dusk to Dawn curfew as part of actions to curb the spread ... Read More »
….seeks partnership with private sector to expand Oyo economy Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, declared the readiness of his administration to upgrade the popular Akufo Farm Settlement to an Agricultural Estate. The governor stated this during an on-the-spot inspection tour of the Farm Settlement as well as the inspection of Kartlos Farms Limited, located inside the Akufo ... Read More »
As part of efforts to appreciate the role being played by security personnel during the lockdown in Ogun State as well as mitigate its economic effects on their families, the State Government has donated some food items to officers across all security outfits operating in the State. Donating the food items on behalf of the State Government, the Deputy Governor, ... Read More »
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