Former Ogun State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Bukola Olopade, says the result of his test for coronavirus has not been released, amidst reports that he tested positive for the deadly virus. In a video posted online, Olopade said he had been in self-isolation since he realised he had symptoms of COVID-19. “I got tested for COVID-19, I’ve been in ... Read More »
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Coronavirus: Basorun Dele momodu issues statement on uk party
I have been inundated with phone calls and a deluge of messages regarding an 80th birthday celebration that I attended in London recently. It now appears that at least one person who was believed to have had the COVID-19 virus attended the Party and he has subsequently died as a result of complications arising from the disease and/or other underlying ... Read More »
You are insensitive – Gov. Fayemi blasts Buhari’s aide, Ojudu
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday declared that he was more concerned about protecting people of the state from the scourge of Coronavirus. Fayemi who spoke through Elder Sam Oluwalana, his Senior Special Assistant on Media faulted an alleged disparaging comment by Femi Ojudu, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters on election in the state. ... Read More »
Gov. Yahaya Bello Tests positive to Coronavirus
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello tested positive to coronavirus after meeting Bihari’s Chief of staff Abba Kyari. Details Later… Read More »
DABIRI-EREWA MOURNS SEN. ROSE OKO
Abuja, March 24, 2020 : Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the death of late Senator Rose Oko (PDP-Cross River) as very painful and sad. In a condolence statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media and Public Relations Unit of NIDCOM, she described the late Senator as an outstanding and dedicated parliamentarian. Dabiri-Erewa recalled ... Read More »
COVID-19: SANWO-OLU SHUTS DOWN MARKET, REDUCES SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS TO 25 PERSONS
…Lagos Not On Lockdown, Gov Insists …Drug Shops, Food Sellers Not Affected By Directive Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, took more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed all markets and stores trading in non-essential commodities to close for seven days. The directive takes effect from Thursday, March 26. ... Read More »
For the Records Akwa Ibom Gov Udom on Coronavirus
My Fellow AKWAIBOMITES I bring you greetings and urge that we continue to stand in faith in the face of the global pandemic which has shaken the world to its foundations. You may have read a rash of mischievous information peddled by certain media platforms on the status of the Corona virus (COVID-19) in our State. I want to assure ... Read More »
Covid-19: Speak Out on Status of Presidential Villa, PDP Charges Buhari.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges President Muhammadu Buhari to douse widespread public anxieties by immediately addressing the nation on the status of the Presidential villa, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The party’s demand is predicated on public apprehensions of health safety issues in the Villa following reports that President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, had tested ... Read More »
BREAKING: Three Of Abba Kyari’s Staff Test Positive To Coronavirus
There is palpable fears at the State House as three staff of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). A presidential source confirmed the development. Meanwhile, all the aides at the Vice President’s wing with the exception of his media aide did not turn up for work. A source said the VP ... Read More »
Bauchi Governor Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested for coronavirus, The PUNCH reports. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a media statement made available on Tuesday. The governor earlier said he met and shook hands with Mohammed, the son of former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. ... Read More »