Month: March 2020

COVID-19: Suleja Council Chairman orders closure of private Almajiri, Islamiya schools

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The Executive Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council Hon. Abdullahi S Maje today Monday directed the closure of all private Almajiri and Islamiya schools in Suleja Local Government Area following the prevailing cases of coronavirus in the country, and the consequent directives of the Niger State government. The Council Chairman urged all Private, Almajiri and Islamiya schools operators to close their premises with effect from Tuesday 24th March, 2020 till further notice. According to the Chairman, the closure became necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world. He added…

COVID-19: Gov Sani-Bello imposes indefinite curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm ……directs civil servants on level 1-12 to stay at home

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Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello in a statewide broadcast to Nigerlites today Monday, announced an indefinite daily curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm beginning from March 25th, 2020, with a ban on all forms of street begging and hawking in the state. The Governor also directed all civil servants from level 1-12 to stay at home except those on essential services. Governor Sani Bello therefore enjoined Traditional Rulers to ensure that all Almajiri Schools in their communities are also closed down. He strongly advised all public offices including Ministries,…

Coronavirus: Understanding The Necessity In Islam 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 brothers and sisters, there has been a global outbreak of Coronavirus, which causes illnesses such as cold, fever and difficulty in breathing. According to the health experts, Coronavirus spreads via droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes and their droplets lands in…

COVID-19: FCT minister inaugurates emergency response team

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The Federal Capital Territory ,FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello in his efforts to provide a formidable response and curtail the spread of the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, today Sunday March 22nd, inaugurated an Emergency Response Team. The Minister explained that the primary responsibility of the team is to confront the disease in all ramifications and curtail its spread. It would be recalled that the three cases of the Coronavirus were recorded in the FCT yesterday while the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also announced a new confirmed…

COVID-19: Oyo activates Emergency Operating Centres, appoints Ladipo as incident manager.

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The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 in its efforts to stop the spread of the novel corona virus in the State has activated emergency Operating Centres (EOCs) in the State. The Task Force headed by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde also on Sunday named Dr. Taiwo Ladipo of the Ministry of Health as the Incident Manager in charge of the Operating Centres. In addition, a five-member committee of experts has been approved to act as sub-committee for the EOCs. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor…

Covid-19: IGP Orders Zonal AIGs ,CPs to Enforce Social Restriction Orders …….Warns against unnecessary arrests,detention of suspects

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​ The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu,has enjoined citizens to voluntarily adhere to the orders, and also directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police nationwide to ensure that all legitimate orders given in pursuant to the containment efforts are strictly enforced within their areas of jurisdiction. This against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) global health threat and the subsequent social restriction orders imposed by governments at all levels, to enable its containment The IGP, while urging officers to observe personal safety measures, further directs…

DIASPORA VOTING: ANY HOPE FOR NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA? Asks Doosughun Abughidyer

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Since the return of the country to full democracy in 1999 and the coming together of Nigerians in the Diaspora through various organisations notably, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisations (NIDO), agitation has been on the increase for Nigerians living abroad to participate in the electoral process in the country. To many, this may be absurd as those who are still within are been disenfranchised one way or the other let alone adding more burden of those in the diaspora to it. The population of Nigerians in the Diaspora estimated to be…

President Buhari celebrates Apostle Johnson Suleiman at 50

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitation to Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman on his 50th birthday, congratulating him for a life of service and dedication to God and humanity. President Buhari rejoiced with all family members, friends and associates of the spiritual leader, whose influence and generosity, especially to the poor and underprivileged continues to resonate. The President felicitated with the Christian community, and all congregants of the of Omega Fire Ministries, prayed that the almighty God will continue to sustain…

FIRS denies staff tested positive of coronavirus

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Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has denied a report that said a member of staff at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja has been tested positive to COVIV-19. FIRS stated that no member of staff at the FIRS has tested positive to COVID-19 as being peddled on Social Media. The Service confirmed that a member of staff who went to pick his wife from the airport following her return from a trip abroad was currently and voluntarily observing the Federal Government advisory of self-isolation alongside his spouse at the couple’s home…

Lawan condoles with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce over wife’s death

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce over the death of his wife, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Lawan commiserated with the entire family of the Senator who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District in the Eigth Senate and the people of Bayelsa State over the tragic loss. He said the late Mrs Murray- Bruce was a pillar of support for her husband and their entire family, saying her untimely passage has left a void that will be difficult to fill. Lawan urged Senator Murray-Bruce to take solace from…