The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers have sent congratulatory message to Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin, a former Military Administrator of Ogun State who clocked 70 on Wednesday. The Alawe of Ilawe,Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, who is the Chairman of the council in the letter said, the celebration reminds him of his (Olofinmoyin) immeasurable contributions to Ilawe as an indigene throughout his career in the Navy and at retirement ‘I have the joy in joining members of your family, close associates, professional colleagues and your admirers in celebrating you as you clock the age of 70 years today, 13th May 2020’,…
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The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19, on Friday, recorded a major victory in its ongoing fight against the novel Coronavirus when it discharged 11 persons after they tested negative to COVID-19 twice.A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted a member of the Task Force and former Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Temitope Alonge, as saying that after the discharge of the 11 cases, the Centre now had 32 patients and that all but one, were in stable condition.The statement added that of the 11…
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that 11 members Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in North East. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving updates on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said that the troops had also continued to launch onslaught on the terrorists from both land and air fronts leading to the killing of scores of the terrorists in recent time. He explained that the 11 ISWAP fighters surrendered to…
By Ayo Oye Nigeria’s confirmed Covid-19 cases have risen to 5,445 with 171 deaths so far. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Lagos recorded the highest number of 179 cases, raising fears across the state. Kaduna recorded 20 cases while Katsina and Jigawa States recorded 15 cases each. The tweets by @NCDCgov on Friday night reads: “288 new cases of #COVID19;* 179-Lagos20-Kaduna15-Katsina15-Jigawa13-Borno11-Ogun8-Kano7-FCT4-Niger4-Ekiti3-Oyo3-Delta3-Bauchi2-Kwara1-Edo “5445 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. Discharged: 1320, Deaths: 171.” Prompt News reports that there is however a cheering news that no fewer than 1,320 Covid-19 patients have recovered and discharged from the various isolation…
The Air Component of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ has eliminated 27 bandits and destroyed some of their dwellings, along the Nahuta-Doumborou Corridor on the border between Katsina and Zamfara States. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said the operation was executed on Thursday, following credible intelligence reports that revealed that notorious bandits were harboured in a cluster of huts in the area. He added that the air component dispatched a Nigerian Air Force attack helicopter as well as a ground attack aircraft to engage the location. According to him,…
The Kwara Government’s intelligence network has uncovered plot by some COVID-19 patients to escape from the state isolation centre at early hour of Friday. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and spokesman to the state COVID-19 Committee, Rafiu Ajakaye made this disclosure in a statement in Ilorin. Ajakaye said that the attempt was promptly foiled, leading to arrest and return of the patients who had already scaled the fence. He said the government was shocked that some of the persons involved were among the imported cases, who intentionally violated the interstate lockdown and entered the state. According to him,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent congratulatory message to journalist/publisher, Ayobamidele Abayomi Ojútelégàn Àjàní Momodu, popularly known as Dele Momodu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday May 16, 2020. The President congratulates Momodu on hitting the milestone in good health and sound mind, wishing him greater contributions to the further emancipation of Nigeria in the years and decades to come. President Buhari rejoices with the family, friends and professional colleagues of the Publisher of Ovation International, saying he has left his footprints indelibly in the annals of journalism in the country. He wishes Momodu greater profundity of thoughts as he…
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says the list of all participating vendors in the modified School Feeding Programme will be submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq, who said this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily news briefing on Friday in Abuja, noted that it was for the purpose of transparency and accountability. She said the modified school feeding programme was being funded by the Federal Government, implemented by states and facilitated by the ministry. The minister said it was targeted at heads of households,…
The world football governing body, FIFA says the host(s) of the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be announced on June 25, 2020 by the FIFA Council. According to a statement from the body on Friday, the four bidding member associations will know their fate after the FIFA Council meeting to be held online on June 25. This is in light of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having around the world and the postponement of the FIFA Council meeting that was foreseen to take place in early June 2020 in Addis Ababa. ”FIFA has today confirmed to the bidding…
By Udo Akam-Alo, ABAKALIKI Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, has approved lifting of ban om Church activities in the state. This is contained in a statement released to the public by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, and Acting Commissioner, Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji. He said the lifting of ban came as a result of the passionate appeal made by the Christian community which must be based on strict adherence to the COVID-19 laws. The statement reads: “Governor of Ebonyi state, His Excellency Chief Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has directed me to…