Kano State Government has said it may relax the COVID-19 lockdown in the state, to enable residents go for Ramadan shopping. The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje said, “Probably, we are giving a grace period of some hours so that people would be able to do some purchases because of Ramadan that is coming up probably on Friday”. Ganduje ... Read More »
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Globe motors daughter ozinna writes Emotional tribute to Dad
Celebrity stylist and lifestyle communication expert, Ozinnachukwu Anumudu, has paid a glowing tribute to her father, Chief William Anumudu, the legendary auto magnate and chairman of Globe Motors Anumudu died at the age of 68, on Tuesday, April 21, after a brief illness not related to COVID-19. He is survived by his wife Nkiru and four children. Ozinna,as she is fondly ... Read More »
Oyo releases phone number, service code for pre-COVID-19 screening
…says residents can report suspected COVID-19 patients The Oyo State Government has released a number and a service code for pre-COVID-19 screening in the State, urging residents to dial the code or the number and follow the procedure to determine whether or not they need to get tested for the novel Coronavirus. The platform for the service code and number, ... Read More »
KOGI GOVERNOR TASKS COMMITTEE TO SUSTAIN EFFORT IN PREVENTING COVID-19 SPREAD
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday presided over the State Executive Council meeting in Lokoja with a charge on the State COVID-19 Squadron Committee to work harder to prevent spread of the virus into the state. The Kogi State COVID-19 Squadron Committee is headed by the State’s Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja with membership drawn from critical stakeholders in the ... Read More »
BREAKING: El-Rufai recovers from coronavirus
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has recovered from coronavirus. He made this known via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. According to him, he has tested negative twice. He said, “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results.” Details later… Read More »
COVID-19: OONI FUMIGATES ILE-IFE & ENVIRONS, MOVES TO DONATE FUMIGATORS TO 36 STATES.
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Tuesday fumigated the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its environs against the pandemic Coronavirus disease with newly invented locally made fumigators and drones. While addressing newsmen before the fumigating exercise, Ooni Ogunwusi described the current moment across the world as one necessitating the deployment of creativities ... Read More »
Baba Didn’t Show Any Sign Of Slowing Down — Makinde Condoles Jumoke…
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the demise of the Second Republic Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), as the end of an era and a huge loss to Oyo State, the legal profession, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and indeed, the world at large. Makinde, who also described the demise as ... Read More »
What I Will Do Now, If I Were Governor. By Babafemi Ojudu
Had I been a governor and have behaved the way most of our governors have in the past, this is what I will do at this uncertain moment. This moment when nothing, not even life itself is assured. When COVID-19 is wrecking inexplicable havoc on mankind. I will wake up in the middle of the night. Do a cup of ... Read More »
COVID-19: NCDC COMMENDS OGUN GOVT FOR WILLINGNESS TO GO AN EXTRA MILE
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has commended the Ogun State Government for its willingness to go an extra mile at ensuring that the State was fully ready to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director General, NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu who made this known when he visited the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, alongside the Country Director, World ... Read More »
Kano Police Arrest 15 Imams, 30 Footballers For Defying Lockdown
Kano State Police Command said it has apprehended over 30 footballers in Kano over breach of lockdown order. Kano Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the arrest to the Nation on phone, he said that they were arrested at different corners of the metropolis. Haruna added that 15 Imams have also been arrested for defying the lockdown order. ... Read More »