Month: March 2020

Coronavirus: Oyo govt declares emergency, closes schools

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Amid growing concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Oyo State has declared an emergency by ordering the immediate closure of schools and the inauguration of emergency operation centres, among other measures. Governor Seyi Makinde, who addressed newsmen late on Friday, after the inaugural meeting of the State’s COVID-19 Task Force, held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that schools in the state will remain closed till after Easter. The governor also declared that the state remained fully committed to the prevention, curtailment and control of the disease.…

53 Garlands To Abiodun Akinlade, A Trailblazer, A Rare Gem By Olayode Abdurasaq Oluwole

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Hurray! Hurray!! Hurray!! To the glory of Almighty Allah, our mentor, Father, role model, Big Brother, Political Brand, A 3 times Honorable member of the house of Representatives and Baba Adinni of Yewa land–Alhaji Asiwaju Hon Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade , the golden Son of Ogun State politics – turns 53. Wow! I am so excited to celebrate this enigma and one of the rare faces of democracy in the politics of Nigeria. An indefatigable, religious, resolute revolutionist and, most importantly, the hope of the youths of Ogun State with his…

COVID-19: NYSC suspends group biometric clearance for corps members

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The National Youth Service Corps NYSC has postponed group bio-metric clearance and Community Development Service meetings in order to curtail the spread of Corona virus among its Corps Members. The Director-General, Brig.Gen.Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this in his office today in Abuja. He said the Scheme has taken adequate precautionary steps towards ensuring that all Corps Members are safe and equally put in place measures whereby Corps Members would do their monthly clearance seamlessly at their Local Government Offices without forming clusters. ‘We have suspended the bio-metric clearance and Community Development…

NASFAT: Nigeria’s Millennial Revolution By Femi Abbas

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“Have you not seen how your Lord planted a seed of parable? A beautiful word is like a magnificent tree with formidable roots and delightfully gorgeous foliages sprouting pleasantly into the firmaments of the orbit by Allah’s grace. It (the tree) produces nourishing fruits (for the consumption of man) from season to season….” Q. 14: 24-27 Monologue For Nigerian Muslims of the 20th/21st century, the month of March is a gladdening month of a marvelous revolution. It is the month in which an unprecedented revolution began at the twilight of…

Murray-Bruce Loses Wife To Cancer

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A former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District and founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce lost his wife, Evelyn, cancer this morning (Friday). Murray-Bruce took to his twitter page to confirm and announce the sad news He tweeted, “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence – awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken. Our…

Coronavirus…How Buhari’s Presidency is Addressing the Pandemic and Sustaining Nigerian Economy, By Garba Shehu

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Nigeria, like every other country around the world, is dealing with the unexpected and unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Muhammadu Buhari administration has taken some steps to mitigate the effects on the Nigerian people. To prevent the spread of cases imported into Nigeria, the President has already ordered the restrictions of travel from 13 countries, each with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Government has also suspended visas issued to nationals of these countries. The restriction will take effect from March 20 and will remain until…

Change Amotekun’s name to ‘Oduduwa guards’ – MURIC urges S/west Govs

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An Islamic human rights organization,Muslims Rights Concern, MURIC , has urged the governors of the South West to change the name of the Amotekun security outfit to ‘Oduduwa Guards’. The southwest Governors recently launched the Amotekun security network and gave it legal backing by signing bills on the initiative into laws. The suggestion to change the name was made in a press statement issued on Friday 20th March, 2020 by the Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The group said, “People who oppose an idea must suggest the alternative.…

FRIDAY SERMON: What Is Obligatory Upon Us Concerning Covid-19 (Corona Virus) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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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. Respected servants of Allah, during these days, many people are speaking about Corona Virus, the disease that has caused them to be fearful, fearful of its propagation as well as being afflicted with it. There are those who speak about it in jest, there are…

COVID-19: Niger Govt. shuts public, private schools

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The Niger State Government has directed the closure of Public and Private Schools as well as Tertiary Institutions across the State from Monday, 23rd March, 2020. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that all public gatherings have been suspended by the State Government. Ahmed Matane disclosed that the closure of the Public, Private Schools and Tertiary Institutions which was for the period of thirty days and the suspension of all Public gathering was with immediate effect. The SSG revealed that the…

Senate mulls debate for Presidential, Governorship candidates

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The Senate on Thursday began amendment to the Electoral Act to introduce electoral debate as a requirement to be fulfilled by candidates of political parties seeking to contest Presidential and Governorship elections in Nigeria. Sponsor of the Electoral Act Amendment bill 2020 (SB.176), Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC – Oyo North), in his lead debate said if passed by the National Assembly, the piece of legislation will put an end to voting based on ethnic and religious allegiances in the country. He added that when signed into law by President Muhammadu…