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The wife of  Lagos State Governor, Dr( Mrs) Joke Sanwo-olu has taken to alert the general public contrary to misinformation  that curfew has not been announced in Lagos  State. She said "The state Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space." Relying on expert advice the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. He said: I'm pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus stops, markets, parks and other public areas." The Governor also said during a live press conference that if there's a need for curfew, Government won't hesitate to impose it. For now, everything remains the way they are

The 43 Ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari have donated 50 percent of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s fight against coronavirus.  This was  in a statement on Saturday, by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.He disclosed that the Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, coordinated the donation. He quoted her as saying the fund was raised to support the efforts to tackle the disease. ”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their resources and support one another”, Saraki said. She added that the guesture will facilitate an early resolution of COVID-19. The cases of a global pandemic have risen to 81 in Nigeria. Globally, the disease has killed about 300,000 people and affected 200 countries.

A Popular Islamic Scholar Mohammad Tawhidi called ‘Imam of Peace’ dragged the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on twitter. He is a Muslim influencer and reformist Imam from Australia. He slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for not addressing the people of Nigeria during this period of Coronavirus pandemic in the world. President Buhari was equally accused of supporting terrorism in the country as well as being an extremist and Jihadist. The Islamic Scholar claimed to know the president well as he is poised to reveal his atrocities and corrupt practices Read some of the tweets below; “I was an extremist. I know an extremist when I see one. #PresidentCovik is an extremist enabler of Jihadists in Africa. Has done close to nothing. I Was an Extremist and an Antisemite, Do You Know My Story?” https://twitter.com/Imamofpeace/status/1243520404813119489?s=19 “I love Nigeria. I have one Nigerian friend and she’s amazing. One of the most successful and honest people I know. I al...

The  presidency has scaled down the coverage of the state house by media houses to only 13 in order to stop Corona virus spread to the seat of power. The 13 media houses allowed to have access to the Villa henceforth are Deutsche Welle, NTA, Channels TV, TVC, FRCN, VON, NAN, The Sun, ThisDay, Leadership, Daily Trust, The Guardian and Vanguard. The decision was in compliance with the social distancing rule and accommodation of not more than 50 persons at any gathering. A statement by the Director of Information, State House, Mr Attah Esa, said  "the Presidency had scaled down the number of staff in other departments as well, noting that “over 100” correspondents gathering for work daily was not in line with the social distancing rule and overcrowding." The restrictions take effect from today. Findings indicated that the directive was part of efforts that may gradually lead to shutting down the Villa, except for essential services. It came amid reports on Tuesday th...

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar disclosed in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on  Sunday night. “My son has tested positive for coronavirus,” he tweeted. According to the former Vice-President of Nigeria, his son has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment.   My son has tested positive to coronavirus. @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management. I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus is real. -AA — Atiku Abubakar (@atiku)

American lawmaker, Senator Randal Howard Paul is the first senator to test positive for Corona virus. Paul, who is a physician and has Kentucky-issued medical license,was also one of the eight senators who voted against paid sick leave in a stimulus bill that passed with an overwhelming 90-8 vote last week. The lawmaker had earlier downplayed the disease and was the only Senator to vote against an $8.3 billion emergency Coronavirus package last month. “He is feeling fine and is in quarantine,” an announcement on his Twitter said. “He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. “He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work for the people of Kentucky at this difficult time.” “I think that the paid sick leave is an incentive for businesses to actually let go employees and will make unemployment worse,” Paul had told Newsweek.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola signed Amotekun bill into law today at the governor's office in osogbo before the state law makers and members of the executive. The Governor calls on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit and letter of the Amotekun law and respect the Amotekun personnel as they labour earnestly to protect the state.   Governor Adegboyega Oyetola signed Amotekun bill into law today at the governor's office in osogbo before the state law makers and members of the executive.     The speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, Rt Hon Timothy Owoeye led other members of the state parliament to the governor to assent the bill.       The Governor calls on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit and letter of the Amotekun law and respect the Amotekun personnel as they labour earnestly to protect the state.  

By Olalekan Olamide (OO6) It is about that time again that every football player of the great Obafemi Awolowo University drop their books to lace the boot.  Because the most celebrated OAU football competition, Kings Champions Cup, season two is around the corner.  The draws for the second edition of the competition was made today, Tuesday 10th of March, 2020. The winner of the first edition of the famous competition PHE was drawn in Group B alongside Educational Management, Elect - Elect and EFC.  While the first runner up, ASE Lions were drawn in Group A, alongside Estate Management, Local Government and Physics.  STE will have to battle with International Relations, Sociology and Chemical Engineering in Group D.  View the full draws below; Kings Champions Cup🏆🥈  Group stage draw: Group A  Estate management  Local government  Physics  A.S.E Lions Group B Educational Management Elect - Elect P.H.E E.F.C. Group C Economics ...

By: Lasisi Oluwatimilehin (Tee-Blessing)  According to Wikitionary, an indigent is an adjective which means "Poor, destitute, in need or utterly lacking something specified.  It was on this ground that the executives of the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), OAU chapter, liased with an ex-lawmaker, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, to solicit his help in the payment of fees of some members of the association A list of thirty-four students were sent to the NAOSS WhatsApp page in February and the students whose names had appeared were asked to provide their e-portal information. However, it eventually turned out that the good news was a short living one for some of the promised students as some of them eventually didn't get the promised 'manna'. While speaking with some of the affected students, it was gathered that although a news had initially stated that it was fifty students that were paid for, only the list of thirty four (34) students was...