Month: March 2020

COVID-19 : Lagos suspends curfew over fumigation ….says disinfectant is non toxic

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The Lagos state Governor ,Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noted that the exercise has commenced. He said: “I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus stops, markets, parks and other public areas. The Governor also said during a live press conference that…

Ministers donate 50% of March salary to combat COVID-19

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Nigeria’s 43 Cabinet Ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, quoted the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, who coordinated the donation, as saying it was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the disease. ”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together…

Covid-19: We are working on palliatives, Makinde assures Oyo residents …says Testing Centre set to come on stream in state

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, informed residents of the state that his government was already working on palliatives to ease the pressure on the people following the partial shutdown of activities as part of the precautionary measures to curtail the spread of Covid-19. The Governor, however, added that the state would need to work on accurate data and design that would ensure the palliatives get into the hands of those who truly need them. According to him, it was important that the palliatives to be put in place get to those…

Breaking: Eight new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Oyo, Osun, Kaduna, FCT

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced eight fresh cases of Coronavirus Disease in the country. The NCDC said this in an update it provided at 10:40pm on Saturday. It said the eight cases were two in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; four in Oyo State; One in Kaduna State; and one in Osun State. The update added: “As at 10:40 pm 28th March there are 97 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death.”

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,…