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     RSG ATTACHES PREMIUM TO THE EDUCATION AND HEALTH OF RIVERS CHILDREN - WIKE ..... Distributes COVID-19 Hygiene Kits to 257 Public Schools Rivers State Governor, Nyeson Ezenwo Wike says the State Government attaches premium to the education and health of Rivers children. Governor Wike stated this today during the official handing over of COVID-19 hygiene kits purchased by the State Government to 257 Public Schools in line with the guidelines for the resumption of schools. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Governor Wike said the sanitary and hygiene kits which includes, hand sanitizers, gloves, face masks, detergents, running water buckets, and disinfectants were part of government's effort to ensure that students were not infected with the coronavirus as they return to school for their exit examinations. "The Wike administration is concerned about the education and health of children of the state. He does not want anyone to be in...

      Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia took part in a symbolic stoning of the devil on Friday, but maintained social distancing in a ritual that usually brings millions of worshippers from all over the world shoulder to shoulder.  The ritual, at which pilgrims must hurl pebbles at a giant wall, has in the past been the scene of several deadly crowd accidents. In 2015, hundreds died in a crush at an intersection leading up to the site. Clad in white robes denoting a state of purity and face masks, men and women cast their stones, closely monitored by health professionals. The pilgrims stood apart on yellow markers marking a safe social distance.  They will return over the next two days for more stoning before going back to Mecca to pray at the Grand Mosque at the end of haj. In previous year, some 3 million white-clad pilgrims from across the world flocked to Islam’s holiest sites to attend haj.  But with large gatherings impossible given the pand...

     The first two COVID-19 vaccines to enter large-scale U.S. trials will not be tested in pregnant women this year, raising questions about how this vulnerable population will be protected from the coronavirus, researchers told Reuters. Moderna ( MRNA.O ) and Pfizer ( PFE.N ), which has partnered with Germany’s BioNTech ( 22UAy.F ), this week separately launched clinical trials that use a new and unproven gene-based technology. Both companies are requiring proof of a negative pregnancy test and a commitment to using birth control from women of childbearing age who enroll. Drugmakers say they first need to make sure the vaccines are safe and effective more generally. In addition, U.S. regulators require that drugmakers conduct safety studies in pregnant animals before the vaccines are tested in pregnant women to ensure they don’t harm the fetus or lead to miscarriage.  Bioethicists, vaccine and maternal health experts have argued for years that pregnant women sh...

     The first indigenous medically graded face mask manufacturing company has opened in Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, opened the O-Care Medical Face Mask factory in Odofin Park Estate, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the State, saying the development was timely. The factory is a subsidiary of Transgreen Nigeria Limited, a local manufacturer of medical equipment, such as respirator, ventilator, hand gloves and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The O-Care face mask is said to be the first certified medical face mask locally produced in Nigeria in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards. The Governor said the idea of setting up the factory was necessitated by the shortage of medically treated PPEs experienced in the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said he was personally elated by the development, in that the first indigenous face mask production factory was built in Lagos. He said: “I am pe...

     STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Muhammadu Buhari has given assurances that there would be more resources for the country’s military, police and other security agencies to deal with the unwanted security situation in some areas of the country. Assessing the state of security in the country, the President described the situation, particularly in the North West and North Central parts of the country as “very disturbing.” In a message to Nigerians shortly after performing the Eid prayers with his family and aides at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari said that while much had been achieved, security wise, from the situation he inherited in 2015, more still needed to be done. He said considering the security situation on ground when he came to office, “Nigerians know that we have done our best. However, what is coming out of the North West and North Central is very disturbing.” Responding to a specific question on the perf...

      President Buhari celebrates Eid-el Kabir with family in State House on 31st July, 2020.More details later and more photos below.

      Alhamdullilahi this morning I led my family members and staff in observing this year's eid We look forward to a Covid-19 free 2021 Sallah celebration. Eid-el- Kabir: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, pray for Nigeria, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila tells Muslims The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has urged Muslims to rededicate themselves to their Creator and pray for the country during this period of Eid-el-Kabir. Gbajabiamila said the need for prayers became more pressing at this time that the coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the world, including Nigeria. The Speaker said with fervent prayers, Nigeria would be able to surmount the numerous challenges bedevilling the country, including insecurity. In a Sallah message by his spokesman Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker also urged Nigerians, irrespective of their differences, to embrace one another and be united for the progress of the country. He called on religious leaders to preach...

    Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday July 29, 2020 sentenced a serial fraudster, Aliyu Zakari to 53 years imprisonment for N17.1million fraud. The convict was prosecuted by the Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on six-count charges of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guity. One of the charges read: “That yo u, Aliyu Zakari, on or about the 18th day of July , 2014, in Lagos, within the Lagos judicial division, with intent to defraud, induced Mrs. Obiezuono Adaeze of Maglo Tech Inter Limited to confer a benefit of 1, 762 bags, valued at N17,136, 450.00 (Seventeen Million, One Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Naira only ) on you under the false pretence that the bags were meant for Kano State Government and that same would be paid for by the Kano State Government, which pretence you knew to be false.” Prosecution counsel, Frankli...

     1. The convoy of the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Gana Zulum came under Boko Haram Terrorists fire while visiting Baga Town on the 29th of July 2020. The Executive Governor had earlier paid a visit to the Commander, 19 Brigade at the Nigerian Army Super Camp Baga where he was fully briefed about the prevailing security situation in the general area. The unfortunate incident occ urred shortly after the Governor and his entourage departed the Super Camp to visit other parts of Baga town. The incident forced the Governor to abort his planned movement to Baga. 2. Although, details of the unfortunate incident is sketchy and under investigation, efforts are ongoing to comb the area where the incident occurred with a view to track down and deal decisively with the attackers. An investigation is also in progress to identify the circumstances that led to the attack. 3. Regretably, this is an isolated and most unfortunate incident that occurred ...

       1. A trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went beserk at about 1030 hours on the 29th of July 2020 and fired at an officer (a Subaltern) which led to his death. 2. The incident happened when the soldier approached the officer who was standing infront of the Unit's Headquarters making a phone call. The soldier has been arrested, is in custody undergoing investigation. General situation in the unit is calm. 3. The remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital. 4. Investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident. 5. The family of the deceased has already been contacted.The Nigerian Army sympathizes and condoles with the family at this trying moment, and pray to the Almighty God to repose the soul of the departed and grant his family and other loved ones the fortit...

     It's a first kind of Eid this year, and I congratulate all Muslims in Ogun State and Nigeria for Allah's grace to witness it. I call on the Muslim Ummah to use the season to have a sober reflection on the principles of love, kindness and sacrifice which are the very essence of the season. As we solemnly celebrate in our different homes, let's pray to the Almighty for a quick and permanent way out of this pandemic that has altered the congregation of faithful and glamorous cel ebrations that usually come with Sallah. Even as we are unable to gather, let's remember persons of other faiths in our prayers, as it is only our collective wellness that can move us forward. Above all, let's be charitable and extend a hand of kindness to the poor and the needy in line with the Holy Teachings. Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR Governor, Ogun State. One more photo below.

    Dressed like a goddess ,t he actress took to her Instagram page today to share lovely photos of the couple dressed in their stylish wedding outfits as they tied the knot in the presence of their close family members. The couple got engaged over the weekend. See full photos below. Happy Married Life to them.More photos below.

     In furtherance of ongoing efforts to address the metering gap in Lagos and Nigeria, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with Eko Innovation Centre, has unveiled a Smart Meter Initiative tagged “The Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020”. This new initiative was unveiled by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the Honourable Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Jedy Agba along with other Federal and State government officials via a virtual press conference held on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Through the initiative, the Lagos State Government will leverage the availability of bright local talents in Nigeria to develop and produce affordable, smart, electricity meters for consumers to significantly reduce the revenue leakages in the sector and ultimately improve last-mile electricity supply. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his remarks stated that the launch “marks a significant milestone in the impleme...

     Tamar Braxton who was reportedly allegedly attempted suicide shared this photos on social media with the caption ''  First and foremost, Thank you. Thank you to each and every individual who has prayed for me, thought of me, sent me their love and has showered me with their support. In this present moment, it is my only responsibility to be real with myself and to be real with the ones who truly love me and care for my healing. I have without fail, shared with you my brightest days, and I know that sharing with you what has been my darkest will be the light for any man or woman who is feeling the same defeat I felt just only a week ago.  Every one of us has a desire, whether small or big, to make it out of where we come from to an ideal future place that includes, freedom to be who we choose, security for our children and families, and fortune to share with the ones we love. We believe these things can co-exist with just being happy. I believed that,...

    President Muhammadu Buhari reiterates his call on Nigerians to continue to exercise patience and understanding over the inconveniences created by precautionary measures taken for Covid-19, especially the regulations on places of worship. In his Sallah message to Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, President Buhari said the outbreak of coronavirus has made it difficult for people to gather in places of worship as they are used to, urging worshipers to abide by the guidelines for safety of their lives, and loved ones. “The coronavirus has had devastating adverse impacts on our social, economic and spiritual lives. “The preventive guidelines we have introduced to contain the spread of this deadly disease have unfortunately limited people's freedom to gather and worship in large numbers in Mosques and Churches. “Every measure that has been introduced to contain this disease may have its unintended consequences on the daily lives of our people, and I, ...