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PSC PROMOTES OVER 8,000 POLICE OFFICERS. (PHOTO).

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 PSC Promotes Over 8,000 Police Officers On Wednesday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers. Earlier in the week, 11 Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were elevated to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). Additionally, 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to DCPs, and 57 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) moved up to Assistant Commissioners (ACPs). According to a statement by the PSC's spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the total number of promotions included 1,348 Superintendents of Police (SPs) promoted to Chief Superintendents, 876 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) promoted to Superintendents, and 5,829 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) promoted to DSPs. Among those promoted were Anjuguri Manzah, DCO at Onne Port Division; Ihunwo Josephine, Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 13 Ukpo; M...
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COVID-19: LAGOS DEPLOYS FUMIGATION EQUIPMENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      The fight against the spread of the COVID-19 across the State recently received a boost when the Lagos State government deployed equipment to all the 57 LG/LCDAs for sanitation and disinfection of public spaces and surfaces such as markets and bus stops, among others. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, who spoke during the deployment of the equipment to all the  20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, urged the leadership to complement the efforts of the State Government in making the entire metropolis safe and secure. He called on Conference 57, comprising all the Local Council Chairmen, to sustain the sanitation exercise, stressing that the State Government is aggressive in its attempt to combat the pandemic and reminding them of the need to take up the responsibility of ensuring a safe and healthy environment. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mr. Mojeed...
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SPECIAL STATE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR SAMUEL ORTOM, SUNDAY, 29TH MARCH, 2020 ON COVID-19.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      My Good people of Benue State, it has become necessary to once again address you on the global pandemic called Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. It is no longer news that this virus has become a threat to human existence globally. The virus has claimed over thirty thousand lives across the world with its impact overwhelming even the most advanced nations of the world like China, United States of America, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, and Switzerland. Here in Benue State, my administration took proactive measures in February by constituting the Action Committee on COVID-19 to monitor suspected cases, create mass awareness with the people, liaise with the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to curb the spread of the virus in the state. As you may recall, the Action Committee was at its inception headed by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services and swung into action with the establishment of Isolation and Treatment centres at the Benue Sta...
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC: POLICE ALERT NIGERIANS ON EMERGING CRIME TRENDS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/ Date: 29th March, 2020 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: POLICE ALERT NIGERIANS ON EMERGING CRIME TRENDS • Reel-out security tips The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has enjoined members of the public to remain vigilant and take precautionary actions against criminal elements who might explore the emergency situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic to increase and diversify their criminal activities. The IGP’s advice is informed by intelligence at the disposal of the Force which suggests that fraud and cybercrime are expected to rise at this time owing to the lockdown emplaced by Government at all levels to contain the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Specifically, intelligence obtained from the INTERPOL Headquarters shows that scammers in Nigeria and other parts of the globe have begun to create and set up fraudulent websites, e-commerce pla...
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ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. 4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly. 5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven. 6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment. 7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scien...
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SANUSI TESTS NEGATIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS AFTER MEETING EL-RUFAI.{PHOTOS}.

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      Muhammadu Sanusi II, the former emir of Kano, and his wives have tested negative for the novel coronavirus. On Saturday, Nasir el-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state and friend of Sanusi, disclosed that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In the last 14 days before the test, Sanusi and el-Rufai have had numerous meetings and physical contacts, including a four-hour drive from Awe,  Nasarawa state to Abuja. According to a statement released by his Adam Sanusi, the former emir’s son, the “family has been inundated with calls asking about the health and safety of my father [Sanusi] especially given the number of visitors he received on arrival in Lagos, and a number of contacts he had who have either tested positive for COVID 19 or were in contact with persons who tested positive”. “As for my father, on March 25, he and all our mothers submitted samples for the COVID 19 test. These samples were taken at home under the supervision...
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GHANA'S PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO AND VICE DONATE'S THREE-MONTH SALARIES TO COVID-19 BATTLE.{PHOTO}.

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        Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have donated three months of their salaries to the country’s battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic. President Akufo-Addo announced the establishment of a COVID-19 Fund in a Friday night address to the nation in which he also declared partial lockdown of the country. The fund which will be headed by Ghana’s former C hief Justice is to receive public contributions towards the battle to stem the spread of the virus in Ghana. Ghana’s COVID-19 confirmed cases are 141 as of Sunday, March 29, 2020, including five deaths, according to the health authorities. The Ghana Health Services’ update stated that 2,519 persons had been tested for COVID-19 in Ghana. One thousand, two hundred and seventy-six persons from the aforementioned figure were persons under mandatory quarantine with 1,243 from routine surveillance activities. “I am announcing tonight the establishment of a COVID-19 F...
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COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI TO BROADCAST TO THE NATION TODAY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7pm. Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) March 29, 2020.
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COVID-19: OGUN ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF BORDERS.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      Ogun State Government has announced the closure of its borders with the neighbouring states and the international border with the Republic of Benin. The closure will be effected at 12 Midnight on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. It will be in force for two weeks in the first instance. With this restriction order, movement in and out of the state is thus banned as a further measure to contain the corona virus pandemic. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary, Governor Dapo Abiodun, the state is constrained to effect border closure in order to stem and flatten the curve of the spread of the dreaded corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, not only in the state but in the country and in the West African sub-region. “The position of Ogun State is peculiar. It not only shares an international border with the Republic of Benin, it does so with all other states in the South West (except Ekiti), including Lagos State, which has unde...
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EX-VICE PRESIDENT ATIKU,IS WISHING TINUBU A HAPPY 68TH BIRTHDAY TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     On behalf of my family,I wish Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,a happy 68th birthday.I also pray for him,many more years in good health and strength.Best wishes.-AA. One more photo below.
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SANWO-OLU TAKES DELIVERY OF 110-BED ISOLATION CENTRE JOINTLY BUILT WITH GTBANK.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       Lagos State Government has taken delivery of a 110-bed isolation facility on the Lagos Island, where confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State can be managed and treated. The facility was conceived and built in collaboration with the management of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Managing Director of GTBank, Mr. Segun Agbaje, on Saturday, personally handed over the hospital fac ility to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, five days after the bank started the construction of the isolation centre sited on the main bowl of the Mobolaji Olufunsho Johnson Stadium in Onikan. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the bank’s management for the speed with which the structure was built, disclosing that the facility was equipped with “world-class” equipment and medical supplies that would aid the State Government to deliver adequate care to those infected with COVID-19. He said: “I am very excited to take possession of this 110-bed isolation facility which the ...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: DUCHESS OF CORNWALL IS REACHING OUT TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT SAFE IN THEIR HOUSES DURING THIS COVID-19 PERIOD.{PHOTO}.

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     "This is a hard time for everyone, as we are all asked to stay at home to stay safe. But for some of you it is even harder, because home is not a safe place. "I can only imagine that being asked to stay there could feel very isolating and frightening for you and your family. "It may mean spending more time with the person who is harming you. "If this is your situation, or you are worried about someone else, I want you to know that you are not alone. “Even if you cannot leave your home, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline or contact one of the domestic abuse charities. Please stay safe and get help." - The Duchess of Cornwall.
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COVID-19: TV HOST TESSY-RALLY CALLS FOR URGENT HELP.{PHOTOS}.

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      The stay at home measure is the safest method that all Nigerians  can adapt to at this crucial moment. This was brought to the fore by Award winning Mitv Newscaster/Tv host Theresa Adeyemi otherwise known as Tessy as she starts a SOS initiative to help the masses. When asked the reason she embarks on the project save our soul "I want to help the masses in my own way , I dont have enough but I have a voice " Even with the recent initiative by Lagos state government with the food bank project she said " its a welcome development by the government but the food being taken to the LG'S and LCDA'S will be politically shared. But what am sharing for people will not be like I have a list. All I will announce on all my social media handles and on Tv/Radio is if you are in dire need come down to a particular location which is going to be within ikeja and I and my team will help in our own little way" QUESTION: Where will you get financial support from ...
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CORONA VIRUS: PRAY FOR ABBA KYARI, GOV EL-RUFAI-MURIC.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Nigerians to pray for Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Buhari and the governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. It will be recalled that Abba Kyari reportedly tested positive to the novel corona virus two days ago while Mallam El-Rufai announced his status yesterday evening. The appeal was contained in a statement distributed to the media on Sunday, 29th March, 2020 by Professor Ishaq Akintola, director of the human rights organization. MURIC said, “Both Abba Kyari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai deserve prayers from Nigerians. They are both tested and trusted. Both of them are the embodiments of loyalty, trust, dedication and service to humanity. Abba Kyari has served Nigeria with all his strength. He proved a most loyal and dedicated aide to President Muhammadu Buhari particularly during the latter’s prolonged illness. El-Rufai has exhibited exemplary leadership, uncommon courage and immense love for t...
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NIGERIAN BUSINESSMAN SHARED FREE HAND SANITIZERS WORTH OVER N60K AROUND LAGOS STATE.{PHOTOS}.

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    A young Man was spotted in different locations (Alapere, Ikorodu Market, Agric and Ajah) within Lagos. As he was distributing Free hand Sanitizers worth over 60k to residence.  Lagos based hard working business man 'DIVIINE ATA' shared free hand sanitizers to Lagosians who can't afford it especially now it is of essence and some stores multiplied the amounts knowing that most people cannot afford it.   Mr Divine was interviewed by pinkrepublic12 blog yesterday as  he said "I'm doing this because, my heart bleeds for those who aren't capable of buying the expensive hand Sanitizers".We need Nigerians that can help their neigbours to do so immediately to help curb the spread of corona-virus.More photos below.
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