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The Lagos State Government says it plans to feed 100,000 youths daily, as part of the measures to cushion the effect of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made this known on Tuesday at a media briefing on the update of COVID-19 pandemic. Sanwo-Olu said that his government would […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday recommended the use of face masks for members of the public without respiratory symptoms. The health agency said face masks can act as an “additional layer” in the battle against COVID-19 in the country but added that it was not compulsory. This information was contained in […]
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. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions. As your democratically elected leaders, we made […]
The Police officer attached to Ago Palace Way Division in Lagos seen in a viral video counting his proceed from extortion has been arrested by the Command. Inspector Taloju Martins’ escapade was posted by popular Nigerian rapper Ruggedman where he was seen counting money alleged to be a bribe he collected from one of those […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja preached for the Aso Villa Chapel Online Resurrection Sunday in commemoration of 2020 Easter. The online service was in accordance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol on physical distancing as Nigeria battles to contain the spread of the pandemic COVID-19. The vice president reminded Christians […]
President Muhammadu Buhari says the restriction of movement in several states across the country will remain as long as experts find it necessary. Buhari had ordered a 14-day lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the federal capital territory to contain the spread of coronavirus. In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, quoted Buhari as saying the […]
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds turned 62 years old on Friday (April 10), and the R&B crooner took to Twitter to thank fans for their birthday messages — but also to reveal that he recently suffered from the coronavirus. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” he wrote. “I tested positive for the […]
A 15-man medical team from China has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The team arrived in Nigeria in a chartered Air Peace aircraft on Wednesday afternoon. They are expected to assist Nigeria in efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehainre was at the airport to receive the […]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, says the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 lacks the power to end or extend the lockdown imposed by the President. Responding to questions from reporters on Tuesday, the SGF who is also the chairman of the task force stated that only President Muhammadu Buhari could […]
