Governance

Lagos Government Considering Curfew to Curb the Spread of Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State government says it is considering the imposition of curfew, as part of efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during a press conference Friday while giving an update on the disease. “Are we moving in the direction of curfew soon? Yes, we are,”… Continue reading Lagos Government Considering Curfew to Curb the Spread of Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

Supreme Court Dismisses APC Appeal Against Zamfara_Ada Nkong

The Supreme Court Friday, dismissed the application for judicial review filed by the APC in Zamfara State against Senator Kabiru Marafa and 179 others. The Justice Inyang Okoro led court,held that the application is a vexatious, frivolous and gross abuse of court process. The court awarded the cost of N2m to be paid by the… Continue reading Supreme Court Dismisses APC Appeal Against Zamfara_Ada Nkong

Governance

President Buhari Orders Release of N 15 Billion Covid-19 Intervention Fund_Ada Nkong

In a bid to intensify efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate release of N15 billion to the Lagos State government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) .The President explained on his twitter handle on Thursday, that the approval follows the extensive briefings he has… Continue reading President Buhari Orders Release of N 15 Billion Covid-19 Intervention Fund_Ada Nkong

Governance

Full Text of Lai Mohammed’s Address on Covid-19 Measures_Ada Nkong

TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE HON MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY, 26 MARCH, 2020. Good afternoon gentlemen, and welcome to this press conference, called to update you on the measures being taken by the Federal Government to tackle the #Coronavirus pandemic. I want to say… Continue reading Full Text of Lai Mohammed’s Address on Covid-19 Measures_Ada Nkong

Governance

Covid-19: Abuja Municipal Council Closes Markets_Ada Nkong

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, Amac has ordered an immediate closure of all markets within the council's jurisdiction as part of effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus in the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the According to a statement by Council's Secretary, Mrs. Rahmat Abdullahi, "the closure is inline with… Continue reading Covid-19: Abuja Municipal Council Closes Markets_Ada Nkong

Governance

Cross River State Postpones Local Government Elections_Ada Nkong

The Governor of Cross River State. Prof. Ben Ayade has in response to the need to take proactive measures to stem the tide of Covid-19, Postponed Local government elections in the state indefinitely.A statement signed by Chris Ita, Senior Special Assistant, Media and publicity to the Governor reports that the Governor gave the following directives:… Continue reading Cross River State Postpones Local Government Elections_Ada Nkong

Crime

EFCC ARRAIGNS OYO-ITA ,8 OTHERS MONDAY_Ada Nkong

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says it will on Monday, March 23, 2020 arraign the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, Winnifred Oyo-Ita before Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja. According to.Tony Orilade Acting Head, Media & Publicity, ' Others to be arraigned… Continue reading EFCC ARRAIGNS OYO-ITA ,8 OTHERS MONDAY_Ada Nkong

Governance

Covid-19: Lagos Civil Servants Get Sit at Home Order_Ada Nkong

Public officers from Grade level 1 to 12 in Lagos state have been asked to stay at home for the next 14 days as part of precautions to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the order on Sunday in a statewide address. Sanwo-Olu who gave assurance that all… Continue reading Covid-19: Lagos Civil Servants Get Sit at Home Order_Ada Nkong

HEALTH · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: US Agrees With Mexico To Restrict “Non Essential Boarder Traffic_Femi Ehiabhi

President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US and Mexico have agreed to temporarily restrict nonessential traffic across the border amid the coronavirus pandemic. The president said the move won't impact trade and other essential traffic. Trump announced a similar move along the northern border with Canada on Wednesday. During a coronavirus task force… Continue reading COVID-19: US Agrees With Mexico To Restrict “Non Essential Boarder Traffic_Femi Ehiabhi