· Says was in self-isolation ‘as a precaution’ · Govt awaits outcome of investigation of UITH Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday launched the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer to 25000 households in the state, with beneficiary getting at least 20,000 each. “Today, I flag off the disbursement of conditional cash transfer initiative of the Federal Government to 25,000 ... Read More »
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Lockdown: Police take Funke Akindele, husband to court
The Lagos State Police Command has taken Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly called JJC Skillz, to court for flouting the lockdown order in Lagos State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, confirmed to The PUNCH that the actress, popularly called ‘Jenifa’, had been taken to a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos. The police ... Read More »
TEJU AJAYI PENS A LETTER TO HIS FORMER BOSS, DEMOLA ELESO AT 55.
My sincere gratitude for all your time and efforts teaching me (almost) everything you know. I am so grateful to have you as my boss, leader, and mentor. Your mentorship gave me a better understanding of what it takes to achieve greatness in life, I won’t take that for granted. You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership and foresight. ... Read More »
Police arrest Funke Akindele over house party
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Funke Akindele for hosting a party in contravention of the lockdown order in Lagos State, we can confirm. The Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said that the actress had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba. He said “Yes, we have (arrested) Funke Akindele and we are looking ... Read More »
OPINION !!! TINUBU IS SUBSTAINTIUOSLY HARMLESS AND GENEROUS -DR MUIZ BANIRE ( SAN )
Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress and immediate past chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Muiz Banire (SAN), shares with TUNDE AJAJA his thoughts on the judiciary, future of the ruling party after 2023 elections and other issues PRIOR to the coronavirus pandemic, your party was enmeshed in serious crisis and it seemed you ... Read More »
COVID -19: Folarin is confused- Oyo group
…says Senator desperate to derail Makinde’s govt A socio-political group in Oyo State, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has warned the senator representing Oyo Central, Teslim Folarin, to bury his incurable obsession to derail the government of Governor Seyi Makinde. The group stated that the senator’s public statements on the Oyo State government’s handling of the COVID-19 situation thus far have ... Read More »
COVID-19: Bode Akindele tops list of private donors to Oyo’s Endowment Fund
…as UBA, Unity Bank lead donations by corporate organisations Revered Ibadan businessman, Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele, has emerged the top individual donor to Oyo State COVID-19 Endowment Fund in its first week of coming on stream. The businessman, with a donation of N25 million, which was made at the close of last week topped earlier donors, Barrister Akin Fagbemi(N10m); the ... Read More »
Breaking: Seyi Makinde Conquers Coronavirus, Recieves Second Negative COVID19 Test
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has finally conquered Coronavirus, The Gazelle News.com can report. The Governor has tested negative to the COVID19 virus, hence is out danger and set to return actively to office. The Governor himself announced this on his Twitter handle early Monday, 6 April, 2020. Here is his full tweet: “I am deeply moved by ... Read More »
KAM Holding, Shagaya, Mt. Olive boost Kwara COVID-19 campaign
· Palliatives move to Ilorin East · No total lockdown yet – Committee More donations have been made to the Kwara State Government’s campaign to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the state, with various individuals and firms backing the government’s effort. “The government commends the management of KAM Holding for the donation of N20m to the government; Hajia ... Read More »
COVID-19: NIGERIA AND ITS NATIONALS ABROAD By Khadija Shehu Bamalli
Throughout history, there have been a number of pandemics of diseases which COVID-19 happens to be the latest. The 2019, coronavirus disease, was declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). As at the last count, the virus has hit 209 countries across the globe of which Nigeria is among, with total number of over ... Read More »