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      Lagos has recorded a new case of the Coronavirus disease, popularly known as COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to three. According to the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the third confirmed case is a 30-year old Nigerian who returned from the United Kingdom on 13th of March via British Airways flight BA 075, having spent 10 days in the United Kingdom and had been on self-isolation before developing fever and high cough. Abayomi stated that the patient had complied strictly with isolation principles which makes contact tracing less cumbersome, adding that she is presently receiving treatment at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. “She developed high fever and cough during her self-isolation period immediately she arrived in the country. She has tested positive and was admitted last night at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba”, he said. The Commissioner explained further that the immediate family mem...

       Catholics throughout Poland prostrate themselves on the floor of Churches in a national show of profound humility to implore God's Mercy for the end to the Corona Virus, Pandemic. May God show us mercy...More photos below.

      Wife of the Governor of Anambra State and Founder of the NGO; Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFE, Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano has visited the Oko Hospital where a-day-old baby girl who survived barbed wire cuts after she was reportedly thrown over barbed wired fence by her teenage mother is recovering. The baby, who was shown in video footage last week, was said to have been deliver ed by her teenage mother, a student of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, and was caught by barbed wires above a fence, after her mother had reportedly thrown her over. Dr Mrs Obiano who supported the child with money, foods, clothing and other items, urged teenagers who find themselves in such difficult circumstances to always leave their babies in open spaces where they can easily be located and picked up by people or authorities, instead of resorting to dire measures.More photos below.

      ADDRESS BY SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION AT THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON CORONA VIRUS HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION ON TUESDAY, 17TH MARCH, 2020 PROTOCOL I welcome all of you to this important inaugural meeting of the Presidential Task Force on the Control of COVID-19 in Nigeria. As we are all aware, the outbreak of the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) necessitated the monitoring of developments around the world as well as the management of the index case in Nigeria. Consequent upon these, Mr. President approved the constitution of this Presidential Task Force for the Control of COVID-19 in Nigeria. 2. The composition of the Task Force will enable Nigeria deepen her multi-sectoral and inter-governmental approach to our national response. Actions taken by governments in different parts of the world point to the fact that COVID-19 constitutes a major threat to humanity and requires ...

       The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has set up an adhoc committee to investigate N1 billion secondary schools' renovation contract awarded in 2018 by the state ministry of Education. Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, Speaker of the House set up the committee when the Secretary to the state Government. (SSG), Alhaji Aliyu Ahmed Tijani and the Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Fati Sabo appeare d before the House on Tuesday. The speaker said that their appearances was to explain their roles on the utilization of the fund on renovation of secondary schools across the state which most of the projects were abandoned. According to him, the invitation of the SSG and the Commissioner was not to witch hunt them but to ensure that the right thing is done for the purpose of accountability and good governance. "After listening to the SSG, who was a former Commissioner for Education when the contract was awarded in 2018 without completion up till this moment...

      A bricklayer is currently is soup after he was caught trying to strangle a four year old girl in the oyero area of Ekiti. The suspected child abductor, Ola Ibidapo, had held his victim, Tola by neck and was about to strangle her in an umcompleted building when he was caught by passerby,Ektnews reports. In his confession statement, the suspect who hails from Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State, revealed that he has also stolen a four year-old boy around Odofin area sometime in January and sold him to a man in Ifaki-ekiti for ₦2500. He was beaten to pulp by mob before he was subsequently handed over to operatives of the special anti-robbery Squad of Oyero police division. Tola and her 11 year-old sister, Opeyemi, were said to be on their way to church in Oyero-ekiti around 2pm on Thursday along side their father, Segun Alabi. Mr. Alabi was said to have gone some distance ahead, when the suspect ambushed the children and abducted Tola. The Victim's sister, Opeye...

     A primary school teacher identified as Esosa reportedly had sex with one of her underage students, police said Was arrested last week Wednesday in Ekpoma In Edo State and charged with sexual contact with a student by a school district employee. Police said Esosa had sex with the unidentified student between March 2 and March 9 in a home Although authorities did not specify whose home it was, or the gender of the student she is accused of abusing.Prosecutors said Esosa who taught primary 2 Gold mind  High School, confessed to having sexxwith the student Esosa resigned from the Gold mind high school She resigned her position Sunday evening, and the school board accepted resignation The reporter added the principal of Gold mind high school said Esosa described her self as Jesus follower. The Edo  state public relations officer said the Culprit will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded. And the police officers said pare...

     President Buhari’s vision of taking 10 million Nigerians out poverty every year for the next ten years is on course and will be largely actualized by the quantum leap in our human capacity development attainments especially healthcare, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday at the flag off of the nationwide Integrated Medical Outreach Programme (I-MOP), at the Bwari Area Council Primary Health Centre, FCT. According to the Vice President, “Mr. President has repeatedly asserted that his vision of taking ten million Nigerians out of poverty every year for the next ten years depends so clearly on the quantum leap that we must make in our human capacity development attainments especially healthcare. This is why this integrated Medical Outreach Programme is a crucial feature of our overall human capacity development effort.” Speaking on the significance of the programmes especially in impacting the population in the ru...

      Photos: President Buhari receives briefing and approves Postponement of the National Sports Festival as a precautionary move against COVID19 in State House on 17th Mar 2020 Briefing 1: President Buhari with Minister of Sports Sunday Dare and Minister of State Health Adeleke Mamora as he receives briefing and approves Postponement of the National Sports Festival as a precautionary move against COVID19 in State House on 17th Mar 2020.One more photo below.

        The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel on Monday, March 16, 2020, signed an Executive Order proscribing cult groups operating in the State. The Order also proscribed violent behaviour, secret societies and similar groups. “In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 70 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. 38, Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2000. And all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, MR. UDOM EMMANUEL, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria do hereby make the following order: Proscription of cults, Societies and groups,” part of the Executive Order reads. It continues: “The cults, societies and groups listed herein are hereby declared unlawful and forthwith proscribed in Akwa Ibom State.” The cults are Vikings, Black Axe, KKK, Buccaneers, Mafias, Luttox (Junior Black Axe), Debam, Dewell, Icelanders, Red Skins, Pirates, Amoc, Akwa Marines and Utoto Groups (419). Other cults, groups or societies operating in Second...

      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called for the unity of all Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities to promote the development of the region. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by leaders of the Niger Delta at the Government House Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said unless the people speak with one voice, they will continue to lose out. He said: "We must speak with one voice irrespective of the political party that we belong. The time has come for us to work together. "If we don't work together, we will continue to lose out.' The Governor said that the song for all ethnic nationalities should be the promotion of the development of the Niger Delta. He said: "The song we should sing is the Niger Delta, not any specific ethnic group. When we sing any specific ethnic group, it is difficult to unite. "Let's not restrict our struggle to any particular ethnic Nationality. " Governor Wike said that the problem of the Niger Delta is b...

      March 17, 2020 Press Statement Covid19: PDP Calls For More Stringent Measures Against Scourge The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges the Federal Government to step up its actions, move beyond rudimentary interventions and adopt more stringent measures to further safeguard our nation from the Covid19 pandemic. While noting the steps so far being taken, the PDP is however worried that the current approach still falls short of the required pre-emptive measures, thereby leaving gaps that expose our nation to avoidable risks. The PDP observed that Nigeria is a strategic international hub. As such, the Federal Government should adopt stringent pre-emptive measures by radically stepping up our international ports and border screening as well as quickly improving our internal surveillance and hygiene monitoring system. Our party holds that the Federal Government should also go beyond its proposed secondary screening of travellers from certain countries an...

     By Jimin Geoffrey Benue State Government has donated N50 million to victims of Otukpo Market inferno to cushion the effect the disaster has on their businesses. Governor Samuel Ortom stated this today during an on-the-spot assessment visit, where he also charged the traders to support the State Government's decision to restructure the market. The Governor who sympathized with victims of the market fire for the loss of their property, thanked God that no life was lost, expressing the hope that the temporary setback would be overcome. While also appreciating those who assisted in putting off the fire, Governor Ortom stated that a committee comprising of the Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with Otukpo council, among others would ascertain the actual victims and also map out modalities for disbursement of the funds. He urged those who had resisted restructuring and expansion of the market with court cases to withdraw ...

   According to New York Times ''  The English actor, who said he has no symptoms, urged people to be vigilant about handwashing and social distancing. The English actor Idris Elba announced on Monday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, sharing the news with fans in a video that he posted on Twitter. “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,”  Mr. Elba wrote  in a post that accompanied the video, referring to the disease caused by the coronavirus. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.”. Mr. Elba, 47, is best known for his roles in the HBO series “The Wire” and as the title character in the BBC police drama series “Luther.” He said he was tested “because I realized I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive.” He said he learned about that person’s positive test result on Friday. “I quarantined myself and got a test immediately,” Mr. Elba said. “This is...

    Isolate yourself for 14 days if you were a passenger on flight BA 75 that arrived Lagos on March 13 - Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Abayomi... Following the confirmation of the 3rd case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the Lagos state government has called on all passengers onboard British Airways flight 75 that arrived Lagos state on March 13th, to isolate themselves now. The 3rd case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, a 30-year-old lady, arrived Lagos state onboard this particular flight on March 13th. Efforts are now been made to trace everyone on that flight.

      The Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Owerri, Imo State. . . The suspects were rounded up by the operatives of the Advance Fee Fraud Section, AFF of the Zone following an intelligence report on the illegal activities of suspected cybercriminals in and around Owerri city. . . Several Smartphones of different models, laptop and two motor vehicles were recovered from the suspects during the operation. They will soon be arraigned in court.More photos below.

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Gombe zonal office has secured the conviction of one Usman Musa Zambuk before Justice Biatrice Iliya of the Gombe State High Court on a one-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust. The convict was arraigned before the court following a petition by one Muhammed Gombe alleging that they entered into a business agreement in which the complainant invested the sum of N1,060, 000.00 (One Million, Sixty Thousand Naira). The convict was to oversee the business by going to Cotonou, Benin Republic to buy fairly used cars to sell in Jalingo with the aim of them both sharing the profit. Zambuk, however, diverted the money to his personal used, and so committed an offence contrary to Section 311 and Punishable under Section 312 of the Penal Code Law. When the charge was read to him, he pleaded "guilty" immediately. Counsel for the EFCC, G.I. Indeh, thus urged the court to convict and sentence him according...