Day: March 27, 2020

Origin of Ogbomoso, Oyo state

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Ogunlola was of Ibariba stock and descent. He came to the area now known as Ogbomoso in pursuit of his hunting profession. He stayed under ajagbon tree (still seen today by the side of the palace) and used the branches for hanging gears. The whole place was at this time (around the middle of the seventeenth century), a dense jungle. Ogunlola was an expert archer and brave hunter. Later he and his wife, Esuu, built their hut by the side of the ajagbon tree. On a certain day, Ogunlola noticed…

COVID-19: Niger Govt restricts Intra, Inter state movement

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Niger State Government has banned intra and inter-state movement of people and vehicles as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in the State which is a global emergency. He explained that vehicles conveying fuel, food items, medicals and those on essentials services are exempted by this order. The Chairman Task Force on COVID-19 enjoined motorists and the people of the State to abide by the directives and cooperate with relevant security agencies towards the enforcement of the ban. “All defaulters would be made to bear the consequences…

COVID-19: Peace Corps partner FG to curtail spread of virus

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The Peace Corps Of Nigeria (PCN) has expressed willingness and readiness to partner with the Federal Government and the various State Government to combat the spread of covid-19 in the country. National Commandant of the Corps Amb. Dr Dickson Akoh made the disclosure at a news conference, on Friday in Abuja. Akoh also said that the corps would assist government in creating awareness at the grass root on the dangers of the dreaded COVID-19 and measures to forestall its spread. He also said that the corps would deploy members of…

To all journalists: “Do not be too hard on yourself” by Rafat Salami

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“I can’t take this anymore”, he typed into the WhatsApp group where we update and guide all those on duty, inevitably a handy space as we all have to work from remote places, a situation that is even more so with the Corona Virus continuing its ravage mission across countries. We read it correctly. This was from a young man exasperated and battling with how to process the barrage of information coming in, in relation to the Corona Virus-19 disease, which the WHO had declared a pandemic and had as…

COVID-19 : Time to come together – MURIC

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As the dreaded global pandemic, corona virus, debilitates populations worldwide, an Islamic human rights outfit, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reminded Nigerians of different callings that there is no better time to come together. MURIC revealed this in a statement issued on Friday, 27th March, 2020 by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. Read the full statement : “The latest toll from Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19, is alarming. As at today, Friday 27th March, 2020, this dreaded virus has taken the lives of 24,071 people around the world.…

Covid-19: Taking The Necessary Precautions And Calling The Creator Of The Virus By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Friday, March 27, 2020 (Sha’aban 2, 1441 A. H.) In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, in every person’s life, there comes a moment when he/she feels completely helpless. Many people would agree to get stuck in dead end problems; a problem whose solution isn’t in our control,…

COVID-19: Time for unity, leadership,says NDD

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The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Health in providing leadership and good example at this critical time. The stated this in a statement jointly signed by the group National Coordinator ,Tajudeen Alabede and Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Abdul-Wasi Babatunde Moshood, NDD said its believed that government at all levels can more. “We are at war!” That was the cry by the Government of Spain in response to the on-going coronavirus pandemic a few days ago. “Similar declarations…

JUST IN: 2 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Oyo

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced two new cases of coronavirus in the Oyo state. The NCDC stated this in a series of tweet where it announced five new cases in the country. The tweet read, “Five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 3 in FCT & 2 in Oyo State As at 08:00 pm 27th March there are 70 cases of confirmed #COVID19 reported Nigeria. 3 have been discharged with 1 death. This brings the total number if confirmed cases in the country to 70 and the index of Oyo State is now…