Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday, announced that his former residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State be used as Isolation centre for victims of the dreaded Coronavirus disease. Obasanjo said the 32-room facility has been handed over to the Ogun state government for immediate take over. The Special Assistant Media, Kehinde Akinyemi who confirmed the development said ... Read More »
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COVID-19: Kwara hails compliance with lockdown
· Says fuel stations, banks not shut · Warns against hike in price of commodities · Considers palliatives for poor Kwara State Government on Friday commended the people of the state for the excellent compliance with the partial lockdown of movement to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the north central state. Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State ... Read More »
Thank you President Buhari thanks Atiku,Dangote,Elumelu and others for supporting Coronavirus fight
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the public-spiritedness of wealthy Nigerians and organizations for standing up to be counted in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. The President commends members of the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19, made of people like Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu of BUA Group, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Herbert Wigwe, Segun Agbaje and Jim Ovia of ... Read More »
Governor Makinde Sacks Adigun Ibadan
Oyo state governor Engineer Oluseyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of Muritala Olajide Adigun popularly known as Adigun Ibadan In a letter of termination of appointment signed by Olabemiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the state Government, Governor Makinde said “Your contribution within the short time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours.” ... Read More »
Polaris Bank Boosts Government’s Fight against COVID-19, Provides 400 specialized beds and Accessories
Polaris Bank has gi ven a boost to government efforts in the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19). Polaris Bank has acquired 400 specialised hospital beds, complete with mattresses and accessories. The beds according to the Bank, will be handed over to the Lagos State Government; being the state most hit by the pandemic, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other State ... Read More »
Result of Fayemi’s test not ready, wife in self-isolation – Ekiti Health Commissioner
Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, has said the result of the coronavirus test conducted on the Governor Kayode Fayemi has not been released. Yaya-Kolade said Fayemi had submitted himself for COVID-19 test and had since then gone into self isolation, stressing that the test became necessary because the governor recently was in contact with somebody that tested ... Read More »
Despite Uk visit I am negative Engr Suleiman Adamu Minister for water resources writes
This is to bring to the notice of the general public that the Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu who was in the UK on 10th March for a high level meeting on Water and returned on 11th March, 2020 has been taking all due precautions to protect himself, his family and his contacts since his return. He ... Read More »
Justice Oguntade Birthday Stop The Rumors Sade Okoya Writes
It has come to my attention that there are several false reports floating around on social media regarding H.E Adesola George Oguntade’s recent 80th birthday celebration held in London on the 10th March 2020. My husband , myself and family members plus all our close friends were all in attendance and I can confirm that we are all well and ... Read More »
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR GOVERNORS TO CLOSE THE BORDERS OF THEIR STATES By Ebun Adegboruwa san
The right to freedom of movement is guaranteed to every citizen of Nigeria under section 41 of the 1999 Constitution and also under the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights. Through this fundamental right, every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part of Nigeria and no citizen of Nigeria shall ... Read More »
President Buhari releases 10b to Lagos 5b to NCDC to fight coronavirus
Over the last few days I have received extensive briefings on the state of the nation as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic, from the relevant Federal Government agencies as well as the Lagos State Government. Accordingly, I approved the following: The immediate release of a 10 billion Naira grant to Lagos State, which remains the epicentre of the ... Read More »