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Ogun Government postpones President Buhari’s lockdown order till Friday to allow residents stock up
The Ogun State Government has extended President Buhari’s 14 days lockdown order which was issued yesterday March 29 and expected to take off by 11pm today March 30. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the announcement in his address to the people of the state and further disclosed that the lockdown order will be effected on Friday April 3, shortly after inspecting 128-bed isolation centres located within the premises of HID Awolowo Model School in Ikenne Remo. The…
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COVID 19: Buhari woke from a prolonged Siesta to issue Illegal Lockdown Orders – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has described the total lockdown orders issued by President Buhari in Lagos and Ogun States over coronavirus as illegal and unconstitutional. Soyinka who insisted that President Buhari does not have the power to unilaterally lockdown a state as there is no war or emergency, wondered why a President president who had been conspicuously AWOL woke after a prolonged siesta to issue orders. The Nobel Laureate also described President Buhari as the Rip van Winkle of Nigerian history (a person…
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Muslim leader who said no one can stop his followers from worshiping is now urging followers to obey Government directives
Izala sect leader, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir has claimed that the video making the rounds on social media where he was heard telling his followers that no one can stop them from worship, was recorded before Plateau State Government gave orders of restriction of movement and a maximum of 50 persons in worship centers. Recall that Malam Sani Yahaya Jingir described coronavirus as a western propaganda and in the video which went viral on social media,…
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‘Brighter Grammar’ Author, Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe dies at 92
Phebean Ajibola Ogundipe, the co-author of the popular English Language textbook “Brighter Grammar” has died at the age of 92. Mrs Phebean Ajibola, popularly known as PA Ogundipe, was a famous author of English Language books and an educationist. She co-authored the Brighter Grammar series with M. Macaulay and C.E. Eckersley. She also co-authored the New Practical English for Senior Secondary series with P.S. Tregidgo. PA Ogundipe also wrote other books, including Up-country Girl: A personal journey and truthful portrayal of African…
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Provide Basic Amenities at no cost – House of rep Member tells FG
A member of the house of representative has called on the federal government to provide basic amenities such as water and electricity for the masses at no cost as it is a trying time for the country. The appeal was made in a statement by Koko who represents Maiyama/Koko/Besse Federal Constituency (APC) Kebbi State . The statement reads: “Our Country is going through trying times just like the international communities. While we continue to pray…
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Breaking: Oyo State Governor tests Positive for Coronavirus
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus. He confirmed the news on his Twitter handle as he stated that he is asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.
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Coronavirus: “Call me Survivayo” – Nigerian Survivor says as she shares ordeal
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Asowobi, one of the Coronavirus survivors has come out to share her ordeal during her days in the isolation center in Lagos state. She shared the details on her Twitter handle : “Life finds ways of throwing LEMON at me. I’ve struggled w/ coming forward, but I want to inspire hope. I returned to Nigeria from the UK post-Commonwealth event (I totally enjoyed) & fell ill. As a responsible person, I self-isolated. “Days…
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Coronavirus: Wofai fada tests Negative after contact with infected Man at the AMVCA
Comedienne and actress Wofai Fada has taken to social media to share that after 14 days of isolation and a test afterwards she has tested negative to coronavirus. She shared the development on her Instagram page amidst fears that she might have contracted the disease since she came in contact with the said man who attended the AMVCA from UK with the virus. Sharing the screenshot of her test result, she wrote: ”I’ve seen pictures…
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Actress, Joke Muyiwa welcomes Grandchild
Nollywood Actress, Joke Muyiwa has announced the arrival of her grandchild. She took to her Instagram page to share a photo of the baby with the caption; “Another Thespian has been added to the family. The best birthday gift ever. It feels good to be a grandmother. @iamthespis made me proud.” This comes not long after she turned a year older.
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Covid-19: Abba Kyari arrives Lagos in Air Ambulance
Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari has been transferred from Abuja to Lagos to continue his treatment for coronavirus. According to Daily Trust, Kyari was conveyed to Lagos in an air ambulance. Meanwhile, Nigeria has over 110 cases.
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Custom Officers allegedly kills Teenager in Ogun State
Officers of the Nigerian Custom service have allegedly killed a teenegar, Sekinat Agbelade while chasing a suspected rice smuggler in the Agosasa community in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. The 15-year old who was running an errand was hit by the stray bullet from men of the Customs Service. Narrating the incident, an eye witness said: “Everything happened about 1 p.m. on Saturday and aside Sekinat who died, two other people, 55-year-old Oluwole…
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Covid-19: Prayer is the best Fire for this Disease – Ganduje says as he calls for Fasting and prayer in Kano state
Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has declared a one day fasting and prayer in Kano State. According to him he urged residents of the state to be persistent in their prayers as prayer is the best fire to the disease. The governor said this while speaking on Sunday during the inauguration of the fund-raising committee on COVID-19. “As Nigeria recorded over 90 cases of coronavirus, Kano is yet to record a single case, hence…
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