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  The General Hospital, Ijede, has refuted the rumour being circulated on some social media platforms that the facility has been shut down because its staff have been infected with COVID-19, saying that the viral post is totally untrue and fabricated. A statement issued today by the Office of the Medical Director/CEO, General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Bankole, noted that the facility has not been shut down and that all medical staff have been operating 24-hour service even before the beginning of the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in the State. She implored the general public, especially residents of Ijede Community, to disregard the misinformation contained in the viral post, describing it as malicious and deceitful with the sole intent to damage the reputation and integrity of the highly revered facility and its hard-working staff. Dr. Bankole, therefore, appealed to all its clients to continue to patronise the hospital for all medical care, stressing that...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government would participate fully in all the programmes leading to the final burial of the former Military Governor of the State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd). He said the State has set up a four-man committee led by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, to work with the deceased family and other stakeholders to immortalise and give late Ndubuisi Kanu a befitting passage of exit. Ndubuisi Kanu, an elder statesman and leader of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) died on Wednesday at 77. Speaking during a condolence visit to the family of Ndubuisi Kanu at the deceased residence in Victoria Island, Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mrs. Folasade Jaji; Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and some members of the State Executive Council, described the late elder statesman as a detrib...

  *FOUND CHILD* On the 14/1/2021 at about 11:47am,a good samaritan brought a female Child namely Chidera Ochiaka of about five years old to Ogbunike Police Station.The child is about 2 feet tall,dark in complexion without tribal mark. The girl was found wandering around Nkwelle junction,Orsile in Ogbunike,Oyi LGA of Anambra State and could neither find her way back home nor state where she came from.She is presently in the protective care of the Ogbunike Divisional Anti human trafficking unit pending identification of her parents or guardian. In-view of the foregoing,you are kindly requested to dessiminate this massage through your medium to enable the biological parents or close relatives identify her. Anyone with useful information about the found child should report at Ogbunike Divisional Police Station or contact PPRO Anambra State Police Command through GSM no 08060970639, please. *CSP Haruna Mohammed PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra ...

  According to Zeeworld who took to Instagram to share a mixed photo photo of Eisha {Zara } With her co-husband actor in the series and the new lady that will play Zara with the caption '' Bad news: ZARA will be quitting ZARAS NIKAH. . . Eisha singh playing the role of Zara in  #IshqSubhanAllah  ZARA'S NIKAH, will be bidding adieu to the show, the makers will kill her character in one of the upcoming episodes. According report online, a source said Eisha had landed a plum film project and wanted a few days off to pursue it. She wanted to resume shooting for the show (ZARA'S NIKAH) after completing the film but the makers did not agree to it. The source said, “Unfortunately, she lost out on the film offers due to date issues. And now she had to quit the TV show too, due to certain differences with the production house.” . She will be replaced with Tunisha Sharma, a young and beautiful actress post plastic surgery. . . . . GOODNEWS : Eisha singh ( old zara will be back to...

  The Ogun State Government is considering the need to establish an institute, which will conduct entrance examinations for prospective applicants into its Public/Civil Service. The Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Engr. Tokunbo Odebunmi disclosed this during an interview with newsmen at his office in Abeokuta, saying it would afford Government the opportunity to be in charge of any examination that would bring in new candidates into the Service, rather than contracting it to an external body. The Commission boss said they would work out modalities with the Office of the Head of Service and Bureau of Establishment and Training to achieve the goal, by encouraging Government to put necessary measures in place, towards giving the Staff Development Centre a facelift.

  President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with family and friends of former military administrator of Lagos and Imo States, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, 77, praying for God’s covering over all his loved ones. The President condoles with all professional colleagues of the gallant military officer, who distinguished himself in all positions and responsibilities during service, taking up more daunting, but historically rewarding challenges like speaking up for the weak and vulnerable, and the struggle for the country’s return to democratic government. President Buhari believes late Rear Admiral Kanu’s credentials in serving the nation, as a career military officer and as an activist with NADECO in actualising the June 12, 1993 mandate, remains commendable and will continue to inspire younger generations on patriotism. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) January 13, 2021.

  The reported ultimatum by a group based in Sokoto, “Muslim Solidarity Forum,” calling on the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Hassan Kukah to tender an unreserved apology to the entire Muslim Ummah over his recent “malicious comments” against Islam, or quietly and quickly leave the state, is wrong because it is not in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Under our Constitution, every citizen has the right to, among others, freedom of speech and expression, the right to own property and reside in any part of the country, and the right to move freely without any inhibitions. Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity. The right for all religions to co-exist is enshrined in this country's Constitution. The duty of the government, more so, this democratic government, is to ensure that the Constitution is respected. But all must respect the rights and sensitivities of their fellow Nigerians. Father Kukah has greatly offended many with his controversia...