Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has conveyed the approval of the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu that all Offices in the State Secretariat, Alausa, as well as other Government Establishments Statewide, be opened for activities with effect from Monday, 4th May, 2020. He said the approval, as contained in a circular issued… Continue reading COVID-19: Lagos Civil service to become active from monday_Femi Ehiabhi
Category: Governance
FG Directs Civil Servants to Resume Monday_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government has ordered civil servants from grade level 14 in the country to resume duties effective Monday, May 4. The directive was contained in a memo signed on Thursday by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan.In the memo directed to all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the HoS… Continue reading FG Directs Civil Servants to Resume Monday_Ada Nkong
Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians on Lifting of Lockdown_Ada Nkong
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians. 1.All places of worship remains closed until further notice. Eateries and restaurants to open between 9am-3pm and are to do only takeout. No eat in. Also 9am-3pm only! Take note! Must wear gloves and masks.Public transport. All commuters to wear masks and gloves. Handwashing equipment and thermometers must be… Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Briefs Lagosians on Lifting of Lockdown_Ada Nkong
Covid-19: SGF Explains Curfew And Interstate Travel Guidelines of President Buhari_Ada Nkong
President Buhari in his Nationwide broadcast on Monday said the Lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT will be lifted from Monday 4 May 2020. However, a nationwide 8 pm to 6 am curfew was also imposed. Boss Mustapha during the PTF briefing shed more light on the content of the President's speech. REMARKS BY… Continue reading Covid-19: SGF Explains Curfew And Interstate Travel Guidelines of President Buhari_Ada Nkong
Someone played “Hanky Panky” with Presidents initial broadcast speach-Femi Adesina_Femi Ehiabhi
The Presidency has finally explained how Buhari’s Covid-19 speech was leaked hours before Monday’s national broadcast, saying that someone obtained and leaked the draft of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech hours before the national broadcast on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, when he appeared… Continue reading Someone played “Hanky Panky” with Presidents initial broadcast speach-Femi Adesina_Femi Ehiabhi
Farmers Urged to Prepare to Return to Their Farms_Ada Nkong
The SGF, Boss Mustapha has called on farmers to prepare to return to their farms as the rainy season begins. Mustapha made the call during the Presidential taskforce briefing on Covid-19 today in Abuja. This he said is necessary to forestall a scarcity of food occasioned by the Pandemic. Full text of speech REMARKS BY… Continue reading Farmers Urged to Prepare to Return to Their Farms_Ada Nkong
FG Condemns Treatment of Nigerians in China_Ada Nkong
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expressed disappointment at discrimination against Nigerians and some other Africans living in China. Speaking at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 , Thursday in Abuja, Onyeama said the Nigerian government has sent strong words to the Chinese authorities. “We have been engaging with the… Continue reading FG Condemns Treatment of Nigerians in China_Ada Nkong
36 Governors Propose Interstate Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
The 36 state governors in Nigeria have agreed that a two-week national inter-state lockdown is necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Governors made the decision during a meeting on Wednesday following significant increase in the number of cases reported by the NCDC.The Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum,Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti… Continue reading 36 Governors Propose Interstate Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
An additional coronavirus relief package worth $484 billion (N181 trillion) was passed on Tuesday by the U.S to address emerging public health and economic challenges occasioned by the pandemic. Specifically, this will replenish a depleted loan package for small businesses and provide funds for hospitals and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment. The unanimous approval followed… Continue reading U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
