Like the popular saying that no one has ever become poor by giving. Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more because it is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it. And giving back to society is what this beautiful and ... Read More »
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: BE READY FOR MORE SACRIFICES, GOVERNOR ABIODUN
Governor Dapo Abidoun of Ogun State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for providing the necessary leadership especially for the federal government’s efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus in the country. In his first official response on Tuesday to the national broadcast of the President, Governor Abiodun enjoined the citizens and residents of Ogun State to endure the 14-day extension of ... Read More »
Sosoliso Chairman,Victor Ikwuemesi Dies of COVID-19 In London
Again, death has silenced the cadence of the day with the quiet of the night. It has claimed the life of Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, the Chairman of the defunct Sosoliso Airline. Yes, Victor is dead! Ikwuemesi died today in London, United Kingdom few days after he was diagnosed for coronavirus pandemic. A source close to the family confided in our ... Read More »
NYSC/NIDCOM: PARTNERING FOR YOUTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Bridget Temtsen
The urgent need for the establishment and creation of Diaspora-NYSC Desk office in the country has been stressed. Such partnership will enhance further collaboration between the two agencies. While the newly created Nigerians in the Diaspora commission (NIDCOM) is responsible for the coordination and engagement of the Nigerians in Diaspora in the policies, project and participation in the Development of ... Read More »
COVID-19: Oyo State govt begins decontamination, fumigation
…Charges people with land use facilities to follow suit The Government of Oyo State, on Monday, kicked off the decontamination and fumigation of all necessary areas in the State as a way of containing the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The Government said the decontamination was one of the steps to control and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the ... Read More »
COVID-19: Buhari’s Speech Disappointing, Failed to Address Palliatives-PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Monday’s COVID-19 Pandemic speech by President Muhammadu Buhari as very disappointing. The party says the speech, just like pre-recorded broadcast of March 29, 2020, failed to address salient issues of urgent concerns to Nigerians in their daily struggle against the spread of the plague in our country. The party expressed sadness that Mr. ... Read More »
Extension of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Restriction of Movement/ Curfew until Monday, 27 April 2020
1. After careful consideration of available evidence on progress made to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ekiti State and in recognition of similar efforts by neighboring states and the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has directed the extension of restriction of movement and curfew in Ekiti State for two weeks, until 23:59 ... Read More »
Nigerian Government orders Citizens in United Kingdom to pay for Covid-19 Test as precondition for Evacuation
The attention of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been drawn to a story published by Sahara Reporters saying the Federal Government of Nigeria has compelled all returnees from United Kingdom to pay for Covid-19 test as precondition for evacuation. This is NOT true as there was no such directive. The true position is that for any returning ... Read More »
Kwara alleges plots to cause civil unrest over COVID-19 lockdown
Kwara State Government on Monday said it has uncovered plots by some prominent opposition figures to incite the public to protest against the lockdown order in the state. “We have an intelligence report that some prominent members of the opposition have perfected a plan to incite the public against the government. The plot is to incite the people to disregard ... Read More »
For the Records Pmb address to extend Lockdown for another 14days
1. Fellow Nigerians 2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020. 3. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. 4. As your democratically elected leaders, we ... Read More »