The Federal Government on Thursday directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above as well as those on essential services to resume work with effect from Monday, May 4. Dr Folasade Yemi–Esan, Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), gave the directive in a statement signed by Mrs Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, Director of Information, Office of the HOCSF. The directive, according to Yemi-Esan, is furtherance to President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown measures occasioned by COVID-19. According to the directive, offices are to work three times a week, namely Monday, Wednesday, and Friday…
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ABUJA – The Senate has described as “erroneous” report that it approved fresh loan of N850 billion at the plenary on Tuesday.Dr. Ajibola Basiru, chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday. According to him, “That is far from the truth. The resolution passed was an amendment of the earlier resolution as to the source of the initial N850bn loan that had been approved to be part of what should be used to fund the 2020 Appropriation Act.”He states further, “You will recall that the Senate had actually approved the loan of N850…
The Operatives of 81 Division of the Nigerian Army on Thursday paraded 13 suspects who were arrested for impersonating military officers and perpetrated criminal activities during the ongoing lockdown in Lagos. The suspects who were arrested in various parts of Lagos, were paraded by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj. – Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, at the Division’s Headquaters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that earlier in April, seven suspects were also paraded for impersonation. Irefin said: ”One thing the lockdown has done for the state is that our Operation Checkmate, initially meant to check the soldiers…
Hans Kluge, the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Europe, on Thursday called on governments and health authorities to prevent the impact of COVID-19 from being amplified by neglecting other vital health protection measures. During a weekly news conference on COVID-19 broadcast online from Copenhagen, Kluge called for restoration of dual-track health systems safely and quickly so as to continue “delivering regular health services, whilst responding aggressively to COVID-19”. He also called on people and communities to “ensure your child is vaccinated”. The WHO official warned that “COVID-19 is not going away any time soon”, giving another bleak batch…
The Spanish government has given the green light for professional athletes to be tested for coronavirus by their clubs from May 4, which may pave the way for the eventual return of La Liga. The National Sports Council (CSD) met with GTID, a task force for sports in the country, featuring La Liga, Barcelona, Real Madrid, the Spanish Footballers Association and the Spanish Olympic Committee among others, on Thursday. The CSD said that the Spanish Ministry of Health has approved the protocol for Spanish football clubs to return for training, within the rules set by the government as the lockdown…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday donated two motorised modular fumigators to the Ondo State Government in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ogunwusi made the presentation to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the Government House in Akure. The traditional ruler also provided a fumigator-drone to the state government for use for a period of time. He urged Nigerians to evolve ideas which could help stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic instead of unnecessary criticisms. The Ooni said: “I am leading by example for every other person to know that COVID-19 is…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has made it categorically clear that Lagos State and its agency, Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) lacks the power to prevent holders of National Lottery Licences from operating in the state.This much was disclosed in Abuja on Thursday by the Director General of National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila while reacting to the recent public disclaimer by Lagos State which tends to discredit lottery and gaming companies holding the NLRC licences.Gbajabiamila in a press release made available to the media in Abuja on Thursdaysaid that his…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has appointed Commander Femi Adeoye (rtd), of the viral “Father Rejects Son” video as an ambassador of the Covid-19 Response in Ekiti state for his integrity and exemplary show of valour in the ongoing fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Fayemi also made the retired Federal Road Safety Officer a member of the State’s Covid-19 Taskforce which the Governor headed as chairman. Adeoye shot into limelight when a video of him insisting that his son, who returned to Ekiti State from a trip outside the state be isolated for 14 days as stipulated by NCDC…
Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya a.k.a. MC Oluomo, the Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW), lost his mother on Thursday . She was also buried same day according to IslamicFuneral rites. Mr Jimoh Buhari, the Personal Assistant (PA) to MC Oluomo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Alhaja Abebi Sinatu Akinsanya died at the age of 87 in the early hours of Thursday. “ Mama woke up early this morning to observe the early morning Ramadan prayer and Sari , but later complained of ill health. “On the way to the…
Mr Sunday Olajide, the lawmaker representing Akure Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday in Akure, disbursed N1.5 million cash to 150 members of his constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some beneficiaries got N5, 000 each while some others received N10, 000 each on the occasion. Olajide, in his remarks, noted that the gesture was part of the efforts to cushion the effects of the ravaging global pandemic on the people. He also said that the gesture was apolitical and as such, was not limited to any political class. The lawmaker urged…