Governance

FG Apologizes Over Misleading Tweets_Ada Ogar

The Federal Government has apologised for its tweet ordering all account holders in the country to obtain and fill self-certification forms. In a directive contained in a series of tweets (now deleted) on Thursday, the Federal Government said each account holder must submit the filled forms in their respective financial institutions. In another tweet on… Continue reading FG Apologizes Over Misleading Tweets_Ada Ogar

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FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has reviews the nationwide curfew from 12 midnight through 4am, as in continuation of the gradual easing of lockdown measures. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during its briefing in Abuja. The initial nationwide curfew of 8:00 pm – 6:00 am to… Continue reading FG Reviews Nationwide curfew to 12am to 4am_Ada Nkong

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FG Extends Second Phase of Eased Lockdown for Four Weeks_Ada Nkong

For the third time, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown for another four weeks. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 , Boss Mustapha disclosed this during the daily Task Force briefing in Abuja… Continue reading FG Extends Second Phase of Eased Lockdown for Four Weeks_Ada Nkong

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Lagos State Approves Reopening of Sit in Services at Restaurants_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Government has approved reopening of restaurants in the state at 50 per cent capacity from August 14. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who Spoke during a COVID-19 briefing on Saturday at the State House in Marina, said the restaurants and other public places must maintain social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also… Continue reading Lagos State Approves Reopening of Sit in Services at Restaurants_Ada Nkong

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President Buhari Urges Muslims to Exhibit the Virtues of the Prophet, Calls for Understanding over Religious Gathering Restrictions_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians for understanding over the restrictions imposed on them in view of the COVID-19.The President spoke in a goodwill message to Muslims as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir, made available by his media aide,Mallam Garbage Shehu , saying the restrictions were not intended by the federal government to inconvenience anybody.… Continue reading President Buhari Urges Muslims to Exhibit the Virtues of the Prophet, Calls for Understanding over Religious Gathering Restrictions_Ada Nkong

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FG Declares July 30,31 Public Holidays to Mark the Sallah_Ada Nkong

Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 have been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah states :" the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and… Continue reading FG Declares July 30,31 Public Holidays to Mark the Sallah_Ada Nkong

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Full Text PTF Chairman’s Speech Announcing Extension of Partial Lockdown_Ada Nkong

REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION/CHAIRMAN OF THE PTF-COVID-19 AT THE NATIONAL PRESS BRIEFING OF MONDAY, 27TH JULY, 2020 ​I welcome you all to the National Briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 for Monday, 27th July 2020. You will recall that we briefed the nation on the 29th… Continue reading Full Text PTF Chairman’s Speech Announcing Extension of Partial Lockdown_Ada Nkong

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43 buildings at Airport road sealed by Lagos State Government_Femi Ehiabhi

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development says it has sealed 43 buildings on Airport Road for violating the physical planning laws. Mukaila Sanusi, for the ministry, said in a statement on Thursday that the Commissioner, Dr Idris Salako, supervised the exercise on Wednesday. Salako said most of the buildings, including 13… Continue reading 43 buildings at Airport road sealed by Lagos State Government_Femi Ehiabhi

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Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASENDDC: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS SPEEDY, COORDINATED INVESTIGATION President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure that the administration’s effort to bring sanity, transparency and accountability to the management of the large amount of resources dedicated to development of the Niger… Continue reading Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong