POLITICS

One Year of Doing What We Love!

You know how an idea seems good but you keep putting it off. Then you wake up one day and say let's do it! Lucky enough, I had a friend crazy enough to set it up and try the waters with me. Add doggedness and stick-to-itiveness and we were good to go. The sole intension… Continue reading One Year of Doing What We Love!

Governance

Lagos State Lockdown Still On._Ada Nkong

Following rumours making the rounds that the Lagos state government has relaxed lockdown to celebrate the Easter,the Lagos Government has denied relaxing the lockdown in the state .The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho has said the lockdown has not been relaxed. According to him, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not relaxed any lockdown. The… Continue reading Lagos State Lockdown Still On._Ada Nkong

Governance

President Buhari Pardons 2600 Inmates _Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted presidential pardon to 2,600 inmates of correctional facilities nationwide. Among those granted pardon by President Buhari are five ex-convicts among whom are Late Professor Ambrose Ali, Late Chief Anthony Enahoro, Ex Lt. Col Moses Effiong, Major E. J Olanrewaju and Mr Ajay I Olusola Babalola.Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, speaking… Continue reading President Buhari Pardons 2600 Inmates _Ada Nkong

EMERGENCY · Governance · HEALTH

COVID-19: Stay-At-Home, Edo Govt Reiterates_Femi Ehiabhi

The Edo State Government has appealed to residents to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts at curtailing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by complying with all guidelines of the government including the stay-at-home and social distancing directives. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who made the plea while speaking to journalists in Benin City,… Continue reading COVID-19: Stay-At-Home, Edo Govt Reiterates_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Coronavirus: What is The Risk to Men Over 60_Ada Nkong

Most people with coronavirus will recover within about a week of getting symptoms and will not need medical care. But some people will need to be treated in hospital - including the prime minister. Boris Johnson, who is 55, is currently being cared for in St Thomas' hospital in London after his symptoms worsened. He… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is The Risk to Men Over 60_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

Court Slams One Hundred Thousand Naira Fine Each on Funke Akindele and Hubby, Sentences Them to 14 Days Community Service_Ada Nkong

Celebrity and producer of Jenifer's diary,Funke Akindele and her husband, AbdulRasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, have pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of hosting a gathering of over 20 persons thereby, contravening the social distancing order of the Lagos State Government. The actress and her husband who were arraigned on Monday at the Samuel Ilori… Continue reading Court Slams One Hundred Thousand Naira Fine Each on Funke Akindele and Hubby, Sentences Them to 14 Days Community Service_Ada Nkong

Governance

Over 400 Vehicles Arrested in Lagos for Flouting Lockdown Orders_Ada Nkong

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo, says the state government has arrested over 400 vehicles for flouting the lockdown order. Sanwo-Olu revealed this on Saturday during a live update to residents of the state on steps taken by his administration to contain the COVID-19. “We have reviewed the situation, we are aware. It is true that… Continue reading Over 400 Vehicles Arrested in Lagos for Flouting Lockdown Orders_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Moves to Evacuate Nigerians from Abroad_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has initiated plans to evacuate Nigerians in Diaspora.A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun ,Head, Media and Public Relations Unit NIDCOM says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed all its missions abroad to compile lists of willing nationals who wanted to come back home. Balogun quotes Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in… Continue reading FG Moves to Evacuate Nigerians from Abroad_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Reviews Lockdown ,Permits Grocery Shops Every 48 Hours _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has permitted only shops and stalls selling food and groceries will be allowed to open to customers despite the lock down imposed in some States, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm every 48 hours or less frequently. The National Co-ordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani, disclosed this Wednesday… Continue reading FG Reviews Lockdown ,Permits Grocery Shops Every 48 Hours _Ada Nkong