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As part of plans to effectively lock down the Lagos metropolis, the police have blocked the inbound and outbound sections of the Lagos-Ibadan express way. This move follows the recent order by President Muhammadu Buhari, in line with local and global best practices for curbing the spread of COVID-19. In his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Buhari ordered that a total lock down be observed in two states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a bid to combat the virus. The President said directed the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, the President also extended the restriction to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States. In line with the President’s order, security operatives have taken to the streets to ensure that the curfew is obeyed. I

Retail shops located on streets are free to open up for business as long as they respect the social distancing and crowd control directives, the Lagos State Police Command said on Sunday. The police gave this clarification following reports of partial compliance by petty traders whose businesses are not located in open markets. Spokesman Bala Elkana stated that such persons, even if they do not sell essential and life saving items, were excluded from the shutdown. Citing an example, Elkana said a hairdressing saloon located in a street was free to open as long as it does not accommodate more than 25 people at a go and also strictly prevented body contacts among people. Elkana also said policemen on duty have been charged to show compassion and sympathy while enforcing the orders because no one prepared for much situation. “Well, let me start by saying that this is not a conventional situation. The primary mandate of the police is to protect lives and properties and I am n

This is my little experience with access bank today Garki market road and Area 3 Abuja branches. Time check its 09:45 I was watching movies and lazying around lol when March salary hit my phone, and as usual I decided to use my usual *901# code to transfer some funds into my beneficiaries account and boom, it wasn't working, I did it like 10 times and it was showing time out error, I got worried and tried it for the last time and it displayed, number not registered, then I was shocked because that's is the same phone number I have always used in making fund transfers and bill payment, then many thought was running wild in my head. I picked up my self and dashed out to the bank, I arrived the bank at 10:15 am and I meet a crowd and they were observing zero social distancing outside the bank and I was given number 305 :I I was like kuku kill me, and the sun was burning like hell, I decided to check out another branch at area 3 garki abuja and I met crowd waiti

Despite the temporary closure of Nigeria international airports, a chartered flight from the United States of America, USA, Monday landed at the Muritala Muhummed International Airport, Lagos with 35 persons aboard. The passengers aboard the flight are Americans working with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. The chartered flight is one of the “essential flights” granted permission by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to land during the suspension of all commercial and private jets movements in the country due to the Corona virus pandemic. “The letter seeking permission to embark on the flight and land at any of the Nigerian major airports was sent to the Ministry of Aviation for approval and communicated in a letter to the various Aviation agencies to ensure seamless facilitation of the flight”, a ministry official said . After thorough screening of the American passengers by officials of the Port Health services, they depar

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...Girl arrested for stabbing boyfriend to death The police in Imo state have arrested a housewife, Mrs. Ada Amuzie, for killing a commercial sex worker, identified simply as Hapiness. The police said Amuzie had accused Happiness of dating her husband, Ejike Lambert Amuzie. It was gathered that Happiness, in order to get even with Amuzie went to her house at Imika Obiti in Ohaji Egbema local government area of Imo state armed with a knife. However Happiness was unlucky as Ada Amuzie over powered and stabbed her with the knife. Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, in a statement said, “On 28/3/2020 at about 11:45 pm, in Imika Obiti in Ohaji Egbema local government area, operatives of the Divisional Police headquarters Ohaji, acting on a report arrested one Ada Amuzie, 26 years old, for the murder of one Happiness, a commercial sex worker. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Ada Amuzie had accused Happiness of dating her husband(Ejike Lambert). On

BREAKING!!! SARS Arrest Fully Loaded Bus Carrying Children To Unknown Destination In Abia (Photos) By Wisdom Nwedene, Umuahia The officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) have arrested a fully loaded bus carrying children to an unknown destination in Abia State. Igbere TV reports that the ugly incident happened at Umuikaa Junction in Abia State. According to Alfred Prince who shared the report to Igbere TV correspondent, trouble started when the children told the SARS operatives that they have no destination as they don't know where they were being taken to. According to him, "the driver on being tortured by the men of SARS said he was taking them to a camp because of the corona virus." He said : "Parents and guardians please be warned. This is what happened at umuikaa by tollgate this morning." "The men of Nigerian police force SARS, stopped and arrested a moving bus with more than 15 children inside." "On interrogation the childr

Mike Adenuga Foundation (MAF), established by a billionaire, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr., on Monday donated N1.5 billion to Federal Government and Lagos State government to support Nigeria’s fight against the global Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Mrs Bella Disu, the Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom & the daughter of the billionaire, presented a cheque for N500million to the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his office at the State Secretariat, Alausa, on behalf of the Foundation on Monday. Similarly, a representative of the Foundation presented the cheque for N1billion to the Governor of Central Bank, Mr Godwin Emefiele, in Abuja. The Apex Bank is coordinating the fundraising by corporate bodies in the country. The fund is to support the initiatives aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the foundation, the presentations are being committed for the wellbeing of the entire Nigerian citizens especially at this time when the country is battling t

Swiss Based Nigerian Rapper And Singer " Naz.B" Signs Multi Million Naira Endorsement Deal German Company, Unveiled As Paany Brand Ambassador Nigeria born, multi-talented, Zurich, Switzerland based singer and rapper, Godson Nwachukwu, popularly known and nicknamed "Nazodobas", and later evolved to "NazB" has signed a multi-million endorsement deal with Paany Water Filter, a global water technology agency. NazB was unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador of the high-tech hollow fiber membranes Germany water filter company in Lagos, Nigeria. NazB, the "Superfly" crooner announced his new partnership with the German based agency, which was signed recently during his visit to Nigeria. He louded his expressions, noting that his commitments and engagements is geared at encouraging efforts to deliver excellence, through developing creative songs for his fans and followers across the world. Signed as an ambassador of one of the most trendy wat

Twenty new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 13 in Lagos, 4 in FCT, 2 in Kaduna and 1 in Oyo State As at 09:00 pm 30th March there are 131 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths. https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1244716135234318337?s=19 Palmacedar Cleaning Limited

Guaranty Trust Bank, Nigeria’s leading lender, is setting up a 100-bed Intensive Care Centre at Onikan for Nigerians that may be infected by coronavirus, the bank said Tuesday. Segun Agbaje, Chief executive Officer, GTBank in a statement said that the center will be fully equipped with all the necessary gadgets, including respirators and personnel to treat and care for those that may be affected. The Centre will be fully set up by the end of this week, Agbaje said. Palmacedar Cleaning Limited

Bauchi State Government has called on all the people who recently had personal contact with the state governor, Bala Mohammed, to present themselves to the Ministry of Health for Coronavirus test. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr Aliyu Muhammed Maigoro, who made this call during a media briefing on the Coronavirus pendemic, said that the state had recorded its first confirmed positive case of covid-19. Daily Trust earlier reported that the executive governor of the state, Senator Bala Mohammed had tested positive for the virus. Governor Mohammed was in self-isolation after having contact with the son of Atiku Abubakar who tested positive for the Coronavirus. Maigoro, who said that the governor is still in good condition without showing any symptoms, added that he had commenced treatment in as he is in quarantine. The Commissioner also disclosed that 30 additional samples of the governor’s aides and other government officials have been received for investigation at th

In a memo to all Area Coordinators signed by Sanusi A.R on behalf of the NYSC DG, he stated that corps members willing to travel to their various homes should be allowed to go. Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has permitted all corps members to travel to their homes. The decision, according to the DG, was coming on the heels of the closure of all schools in the country due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. In a memo to all Area Coordinators signed by Sanusi A.R on behalf of the NYSC DG, he stated that corps members willing to travel to their various homes should be allowed to go. "I am directed to request all state coordinators to grant permission to corps members willing to travel, especially those in the teaching or allied professions. "For the period it will last, corps members should be advised to adopt all preventive tips provided by the federal health authorities including high level of hygiene and

ABUJA / BAUCHI – There are strong indications that the vice president and governors may be in palpable fear following report of self-isolation of the Bauchi State governor, Bala Moham­med, over the coronavirus pandemic. Such fears may have be­come rife following contact between the Bauchi gover­nor and son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has tested positive for coronavirus. Governor Mohammed and Atiku’s son were said to have exchanged pleasantries inside the aircraft prior to the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, last week. At that meeting usually chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Mohammed was believed to have come in contact with the vice president, including oth­er governors whom he may have exchanged pleasantries with. Governors spotted at the Presidential Villa on Thurs­day for the National Econom­ic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by the vice president, were Edo, Godwin Obaseki; Nasar

As regards this virus of a thing, I think the government should ban all sports betting houses from operating. I passed one this morning and the number of people clustered around there playing virtual bet is quite alarming, and they’re always over crowded, shouting at each other and the virus can easily be spread there. I pray that the government closes down all betting shops to prevent further spread of the virus. Palmacedar Cleaning Limited

TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; TONY EZIMAKOR LAGOS / ABUJA – As the coronavirus pandemic contin­ues to ravage the country, there is confusion at the Indepen­dent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the fate of the governor­ship primaries in Edo and Ondo states as well as the elections, Daily Indepen­dent has gathered. While the governorship elections have been fixed for September 19 in Edo and October 10 in Ondo state, INEC has scheduled June 2 to June 27 for primary elections and nomination of candidates in Edo, while July 2 to July 25 for Ondo. INEC’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a meeting with resident electoral commissioners, in Abuja, at the weekend had said the commission will rigorously monitor the primaries and apply sanc­tions if needed. He also said given recent experience with some gov­ernorship elections, polit­ical parties needed to do more to avoid the conduct of acrimonious primaries or failure to observe due diligence in the screening of their candidates,

By Henry Umoru CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment, Senator Rose Oko, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Cross North is dead. Senator Oko, who died last night at a UK medical facility, was aged 63. The late Senator who was one of the female lawmakers at the Hallowed Chamber was elected into office as the first female Senator from her Senatorial District in June 2015 in the 8th Senate and was re-elected in 2019. Senator Oko’s death came after the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan, All Progressives Congress, APC, Plateau South died on Sunday, February 10, 2020, at a Turkish hospital in Abuja. Also recall that prior to the death of Longjan, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo South died December 18, 2019. A close aide of late Senator Rose Oko, who confirmed the death, however, expressed shock and sadness. A close relati

A twenty-three-year-old secondary school teacher in Ogun State, Azunyere Chima, has been arrested by the men of the Ogun State Police Command, for forcefully having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 14-year-old student. The suspect, according to a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, was arrested following a report by the father of the victim at Ibafo Divisional headquarters. Nigerian Tribune reports that the randy teacher was alleged to have lured the girl into his apartment on the pretence that he wanted to assist her with school work. The statement read: “The 23yr old randy teacher was apprehended following a report by the father of the victim, who reported at Ibafo divisional headquarters, that his daughter was lured to the house of the suspect who happened to be her art teacher under the pretence that he wanted to help her on her practical work. “On getting to his house, the suspect dragged her into his room, overpowered and forcef

JAMB published the names and states of the 149 candidates in its weekly bulletin obtained by our correspondent with Imo, Anambra and Enugu States topping the list with 26, 12 and 12 candidates respectively. The offences included; examination by proxy, attempt to cheat, forceful entrance, tampering with examination documents, smuggling of mobile phones into the examination halls among others. Other states on the list included; Abia, Adamawa, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Ondo, Oyo, and Osun. The board said, “Examination Infraction in the UTME is declining with the 2020 experience. However, out of the 1,945,983 million candidates who sat the examination, prima facie cases of examination misconduct have been made against the following 149 candidates. “The board has successfully concluded the conduct of the 2020 UTME. The examination was concluded in most states on Thursday, March 19. Also, 10 other states completed on Saturday, March 21, while Bayelsa with only four approved C

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19: DON’T BE MORE MUSLIM THAN MUHAMMAD (SAW) Amidst reports that a few Muslims still insist on conducting congregational prayers, particularly the weekly Friday Jumu‘ah prayer despite the ravaging Corona Virus in all parts of the globe, an Islamic human rights group has warned Muslims to eschew extreme positions in matters of religion. This was stated in a press statement issued by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Monday, 23rd March, 2020. The statement was signed by the director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola. “We are nonplussed by the lethargy manifested by some Muslims towards the danger posed by Covid-19. In spite of government’s efforts at sensitizing the general public on the need to shun gatherings, many Muslims are still calling our office asking us to speak against the ban on public gatherings so that they could observe Jumu‘ah service. “Let us make our position clear on this. MURIC will not support any Muslim group or individual

FEAR heightened on Monday over the fate of about 35 senators who have not complied with the measures to determine their Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) status. The senators last week returned from a trip to the United Kingdom (UK), where they attended a Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) seminar in London. It was learnt that they were caught in the web of coronavirus outbreak in the UK at a time the Federal Government directed that those returning from any of the COVID-19 high-risk countries should self-isolate for 14 days. It was gathered that other senators are pressuring Senate President Ahmad Lawan to prevail on their colleagues to excuse themselves from the chamber’s business. Some of them (senators) were also said to be pushing for COVID-19 test for their colleagues. The senators are members of the Senate Committees on Upstream, Downstream and Gas. Two female senators are among those on the trip. It was learnt that since the senators returned on March 14, they h

Oil prices dropped yesterday as governments’ escalated lockdowns to curb the spread of the global Coronavirus outbreak that has slashed the demand outlook for oil and threatened a global economic contraction. Brent crude futures fell $1.09, or 4 percent, to $25.89 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate, WTI, crude futures were down 15 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $22.48 a barrel. Oil prices have fallen for four straight weeks and have given up about 60 percent since the start of the year. Prices of everything from coal to copper have also been hit by the crisis, while markets in bonds and stocks enter rarely charted territory. The coronavirus, which has infected more than 325,000 and killed over 14,000 worldwide, has disrupted business, travel and daily life. Many oil companies have rushed to cut spending and some producers have already begun putting employees on furlough. The market has had to contend with the twin shocks of the demand destruction caused by the coronavirus

FAAC shares ₦581.566bn in February by Alao Abiodun 1 hour ago By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N581.566 billion February 2020 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal, States and Local Governments. The money was shared after a rescheduled meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in Abuja. The meeting lasted just two hours. The ₦581.566 billion comprised Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Exchange Gain, and revenue from Forex Equalization Account. It was announced that the balance in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) now stands at $72.221 million. The gross statutory revenue for the month of February 2020 was ₦466.058 billion. This was lower than the ₦525.253 billion received in January 2020 by ₦59.195 billion. Read Also: FAAC shared N8.15tr to Fed Govt, states, LGA in 2019 For the month of February 2020, the gross revenue available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) was ₦99.552

BREAKING: Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari, Reportedly Sick, Suspected Of Contracting Coronavirus Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, is said to be seriously ill and in fact suspected of being infected with Coronavirus. A top government source told SaharaReporters on Monday that Kyari has been seriously "down" since returning from a trip abroad. Kyari visited Germany and Egypt and only returned this week, giving credence to the fact that he may have indeed been infected with the virus. Egypt has 327 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 14 deaths while Germany has 29,056 infections and 123 deaths. Though coughing severely, Kyari is said to have been attending meetings including with Buhari, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, ministers and other members of the Federal Executive Council. Executive Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Prof James Momoh, was said to have accompanied Kyari on the trip to both countries.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River State chapter has called off its indefinite strike, which began on March 12 to join in the fight to curtail the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The association yesterday announced the suspension of the strike after an emergency meeting in Calabar, the state capital, with the pledged to join other professional associations in the fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of the association were said to have embarked on the strike following the kidnap of the wife of one of their colleague, Mrs. Christiana Ekanem. The branch Chairman of NMA, Dr. Agam Ayuk and Secretary, Dr. Ezoke Epoke, in a statement said: “Following Mrs. Ekanem eventual safe release by her abductors on March 21, the indefinite withdrawal of medical services in both private and public hospitals across the state is hereby suspended, while medical and dental practitioners in Cross River State are directed to resume duties immediately. “The association

The chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Muiliu Ayinde Akisanya (aka MC Oluomo), has issued a warning to transport operators, union branches and motor parks to adhere strictly to the guidelines for transport operators that was issued by the Lagos State Government. The guidelines include: 1) The provision of hand sanitizers and running water and soap at all motor parks. 2) The use of gloves and face masks by drivers and conductors. 3) The provision of infrared thermometers and that these thermometers should be used to check the temperature of passengers before boarding. 4) Carrying only 2 passengers per seat. Below is the statement by MC Oluomo 1. All transport operators/ branches are expected to sanitize their parks and garages regularly and continuously (at least before and after each trip). 2. All motor parks are expected to have washing hand equipment with soap and water. 3. All vehicles operators are expected to hav

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay indoors in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja. “All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid mass congregation of any kind as well as non-essential outings, until further advice is given,” Mr Mustapha said. President Buhari also on Monday suspended the weekly Federal Executive Council meetings until further notice. The President took the decision on the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus. The Task Force also approved other additional measures including, the postponement of the meeting of Council of State scheduled for Thursday the 26th of March 2020. Other measures taken include that all land borders that have been hitherto under partial closure should now be closed to human traffic for 4 weeks effective fr

The country has recorded four new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. It said this brings the total number of infected persons in Nigeria to 40 as of 11:00 pm on Monday. NCDC confirmed this in a Monday night tweet. According to the agency, three of the new cases are in Lagos while the other one is in Abuja. "Four new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. 3 are in Lagos State and 1 in FCT. "Two of these cases are returning travellers. "As at 11:00 pm on the 23rd of March, there are 40 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged with 1 death recorded," the agency said. Palmacedar Cleaning Limited

The Former Miss Intercontinental and Former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Of Spain took to her FB page to express how She spent a day in this Covid-19 period... ‘... What better way is there to spend one’s day in these unsettling times of propagated self isolation? Well, I dusted up some old magazines, took a walk around the grounds and now settling for a cool lime, grenadine and mint cocktail.... Cheers, Everybody!’ Palmacedar Cleaning Limited