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*LAGOS SET TO REOPEN ECONOMY, COMMENCES REGISTER-TO-OPEN INITIATIVE* The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has disclosed that the Commission is set to begin the Register-To-Open initiative of the State Government. Speaking recently at a Press Conference organised to inform the general public about the State Government’s plan towards gradual reopening of the economy, Mojola declared that in line with the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the guidelines towards reopening of the economy, especially Religious and Social centres have been developed and consultations are ongoing with all Stakeholders in partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. He noted that upon registration, a verification process will be carried out to ensure adequate space management is put in place across the various centres to guarantee that social distancing, hygiene and safety measures are observed across all religious

FG Considers Morning, Afternoon Classes For School Reopening The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Wednesday during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. The minister, who faulted the reports that schools would reopen in the country on June 8, said the government could not afford to take any costly risk, especially as it regards the safety of pupils and students in the country. He said, “Until we are sure these children can go to school, return safely and not bring up with them COVID-19 and infect people who are more susceptible than they are, then we are running a huge risk and God forbid, in our hurry, something happens to our children, I am not sure how anybody will be able to retrieve what has been lost.” Nwajiuba said the ministry was bei

INEC starts electronic voting 2021 in wake of Covid-19 The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will introduce electronic voting (e-voting) in off-season elections starting in 2021. This is contained in a 17-page “Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic” released on Monday in Abuja and signed by the INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The policy covers health and legal issues, election planning and operations, election day and post-election activities, voter registration, political parties, election observation, electoral security and deployment of technology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Continue to make available its electronic channels for voters to check their registration status. Pilot the use of Electronic Voting Machines at the earliest possible time (not Edo and Ondo), but work towards the full introduction of electronic voting in major elections starting from 2021,” the document stated. The commission, however

1. Congratulations to the Min. of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his 63rd birthday.  Ogbeni Aregbesola has done a lot for the country. He laid the foundation for the infrastructural development of the State of Osun and turned it to what it is today: a modern state. https://t.co/Pa9Yx6Dhks

Lagos state governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated edl fitri with his deputy Dr Hamzat with a surprised visit to Hamzat  family at their residence on 24th May, 2020. According to special thank you message uploaded at the Twitter page of the deputy governor where he thanked mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the visit and making the festival a special one for him and his family. "Thank you my Governor and friend @jidesanwoolu for the special visit as we celebrated #EidAlFitr in my home today.  I pray that Allah grants you more wisdom and strength as we guide Lagos through these extraordinary times. #EidMubarak https://t.co/55y5Ov8mWB

Honourable Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has rubbishes a report publish by Sahara Reporters that he has 64 bank accounts linked to his Bank Verification Number, (BVN). Sahara Reporters, in its reports claimed that 64 bank accounts have been discovered to be linked to the Bank Verification Number of Obasa and registered with various names, allegedly being used to siphon public funds in Lagos. But the speaker on Saturday night said the story was all fabricated and that he did not have such accounts linked to BVN, as claimed by Sahara Reporters. Obasa said he did not want to react to every story written by the online news platform as he had done previously. “We have debunked several of its publication and we don’t want to reply him again,” he said. The speaker said most of the numbers and names being published by Sahara Reporters were duplicated and that the owner of the online platform was being sponsored to do some hatchet jobs for his pay mas

President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his family on Sunday observed the Eid-El-Fitr prayer at the presidential quarters in line with the protocol against mass gathering issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The protocol of social distancing was also exhibited during the two-raka’at prayer President Buhari immediate family in family group picture to observe Eid-el-Fitr celebration in State House

EXPOSED: 64 Bank Accounts Linked To BVN Of Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa SaharaReporters discovered that the accounts registered with various names, are being used to siphon public funds in Lagos. BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 23, 2020    At least 64 bank accounts have been discovered to be linked to the Bank Verification Number of Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. SaharaReporters discovered that the accounts registered with various names, are being used to siphon public funds in Lagos. The BVN: 2296663231, reveals that Obasa operates accounts with multiple names in Polaris Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa, First City Monument Bank and Wema Bank. Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa HESSO FOTO To conceal his identity, the Speaker changed his name and date of birth in some of the accounts.  Aside from using Ajayi Mudashiru Obasa, he also used Obasa Abdulrahman Gbadunola and Ga

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed for understanding from Nigerians over the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown. Buhari had ordered a lockdown and inter-state ban in a bid to curb the spread of Corona virus  However, president Muhammadu  Buhari appealed for patience while stressing that no government intentionally impose tough measures on it's people. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari said: “No government would intentionally impose these tough and demanding measures on its citizens if it had a choice.” Buhari also appealed to other Nigerians “whose businesses and means of livelihoods were badly affected by the prolonged lockdown measures for their understanding and cooperation.” He assured Nigerians that the “lockdown measures would not go on longer than necessary because they would be reviewed from time to time to ease the increasing hardships on the people.” The president also exhorted people with means to continue helping their neighbours and the less wel

CAN FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS FAITHFULS  The Christian association of Nigeria felicitates  with muslims all over the world and commended Nigerians for the cooperation given to government in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. In a sallah message sent to the sultan of sokoto Alhaji Muhammed Sa'ad Abubakar 111 the supreme leader of Nigeria supreme council for Islamic Affairs ( NSÇIA) signed by the general secretary to felicitates with muslims on the completion of Ramadan fast.  CAN implore all muslims not to cease from continuously praying for peace, unity and stability of the country especially at this critical period of COVID-19 which is  ravaging  the world .

EID EL-FITR: Buhari Bars Govt Officials, Religious Leaders From Paying HOMAGE  The Nigerian  Presidency  has announced that President Buhari will not be receiving Sallah Homages and will be spending Eid with his family at home. In a statement on Friday, signed by Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, the decision was in line with directives to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. “President Muhammadu Buhari will be conducting his Eid prayers with his family at home.” “This is in observance of the lockdown measures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, put in place “to save lives and protect people from all dangers,” the statement read in part. “This is also in line with the directive of the Sultan of  Sokoto  and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III suspending Eid congregational prayers across the country as well as the protocol against mass gathering issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.” “Further to this, the President  wh

No new moon sighted, but May 24 is Sallah The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar on Friday said there was no report on the sighting of the new moon from across the country. He however, declared Sunday, May, 24 as Sallah day. A statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, said that the monarch facilitated with the Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance and blessing. He urged them to pray for peace, progress and development of the country.

Eld-Fitri: Pray In Your Homes – Sultan Tells Muslims Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to pray in their respective homes during the forthcoming Eld-Fitri festival, if that is what the situation requires. Abubakar in a statement signed by Professor Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA, gave this advice in view of  Eld-Fitri festival which signifies the end of the one-month of Ramadan fast is billed to take place on Saturday if the Ramadan fast is 29 or Sunday if the Ramadan fast will be 30.  Muslims in their large number usually troop out to observe the two-Rakah Eld-Fitri prayer in large congregation during the Eld-Fitri festival, but many are wondering what the situation will be due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sultan has however cautioned Muslim faithfuls not to panic again but observe the Eld-Fitri prayer in their respective home

The Governor of Rivers State has announced the lifting and relaxation of shutdown for six days only starting from Thursday May 21, 2020. This announcement was contained in his news broadcast tody been May 20, 2020. You can recall that the lockdown exercise entered its second phase buy due to circumstances surrounding economic challenges of families. Governor Wike of Rivers State makes the lift of ban on Obio Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The second reason for this announcement could be related to the death of the chief press secretary to Government to give proper burial to Chief Simeon Nwakaudu. The death of Simeon Nwakaudu, Governor Wike Chief Special Assistant on Electronic Media who also is the media coordinator of Brick House also known as Government House of Rivers State Government dies after battling protracted illness. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has just lost his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, who also doubl

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has told Nigerians to prepare for the worst, even as the Federal Government works to contain the spread of COVID-19. Ehanire stated this while speaking on Tuesday, during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The Minister urged health workers and citizens to do their best to learn more about coronavirus, even as President Muhammadu Buhari extends the easing of restrictions in Lagos, Ogun and FCT. “Yesterday, the President authorized extending easing of restrictions in Lagos, Ogun and FCT by another two weeks. The lockdown in Kano was also extended by two weeks, to address remaining challenges to containing the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. “It is of great importance that we – members of the health sector and citizens, endeavour to use this period to dedicate efforts to strive for the best, but also prepare for the worst. “As we learn more about coronavirus every day, we must be ready to ad

Officers of the Osun State Amotekun corps on Monday arrested 11 expatriates including ten Chinese and one Ghanaian as well as three locals for their involvement in illegal mining activities in the state. Recalls that Amiloaded report a similar operation that was carried out earlier this month, leading to the arrest of 27 illegal miners then, including 17 chinese, 10 local with a local chief among them. However, findings made by our correspondent revealed that the Amotekun corps in collaboration with the State Join Task Force (JTF), stormed Itagunmodi, Igun and Ariye 1&2, all in Atakunmosa West local government area of the state to perform the operation. Our correspondent learnt that the operation was said to have lasted two hours after a tip off from members of the public. While addressing newsmen, the Director-General of Osun Amotekun, Mr. Amitolu Shittu said it was part of the state Governor’s directives to rid the state of economic saboteurs. He commended the JTF comprising Nige

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said Lagos State Government is considering full reopening of its economy and worship centres. “But, the move will not be pushed in a hurry,” he said at a briefing after the State’s Security Council meeting held at the State House in Marina on Sunday. A statement from the government quoted Sanwo-Olu as saying officials from the Lagos State Safety Commission and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency would visit restaurants, companies, religious houses to assess their level of readiness. “We are reviewing and considering how the phased unlocking will happen. If we see a huge level of compliance, then it can happen in the next two to three weeks. If not, it could take a month or two months. It is until we are sure all of these players are ready to conform to our guidelines,” the Governor added, With the size of the state’s economy and numbers of businesses that operate in its domain, the governor said the Lagos could not afford to keep peop

President @MBuhari has approved the renewal of the tenure of Mr. Benjamin Akabueze as Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. The Budget Office is currently undergoing several reforms under the leadership of Akabueze, towards improving effectiveness & efficiency. https://t.co/qHaQENy2vr

BREAKING: Osun Govt pardons lockdown violators, returns their vehicles   Osun State government has pardoned all the violators of the lockdown and ordered that their impounded vehicles be released to them. This government’s action was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji on Sunday. The statement reads “This is to announce to the public that the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has pardoned all those whose vehicles (cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles, trucks, etc.) were impounded for violating the lockdown directives of the State Government which was put in place to curb further spread of COVID-19 in the State. “The owners of the impounded vehicles are therefore to report to the different Police formations where their vehicles were taken, with proof of ownership, with effect from 12:00 noon on Monday, 18th May 2020 for the release of the said vehicles. “This gesture by the Governor applies only to vehicle owners wh

FLASH: The EFCC has handed property consisting six flats of three bedrooms and a boys’ quarter, forfeited by Fmr Petroleum Minister, Mrs Allison-Madueke, to the Lagos State Govt for use as Isolation centres as we fight the Coronavirus pandemic.  https://t.co/hIPi4jZpRJ

Government of Borno  state has called off the lock down which the state government imposed on the state some three weeks back.  According to the statement by the deputy governor and chairman commitee on COVID-19 in the state Usman kadafur the call off of the lock down is neccessary because the government has been able to study the situation on the spread of COVID-19 in the state and there is need to allow the people go back to their normal activities  “The lockdown is being suspended indefinitely to study the situation for the time being, however, where the situation escalates, the government should revert to the status quo. “The use of facemasks by the public be made mandatory and enforcible. “Government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, and opinion leaders should enforce social distancing, especially in public gatherings/worship places. “Henceforth, Juma’at prayers and five daily prayers shall be observed in all mosques as recommended by Borno State Council o

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has said Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is an embarrassment to the Body of Benchers. He said the Governor needs to be sanctioned by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Falana, SAN, in an interview, said the development in Port Harcourt was very disturbing, stressing that Wike should not be allowed to continue to violate the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The rights Lawyer also said the Executive Order relied upon by Governor Wike is an administrative instrument with guidelines and not a Law, adding that the Constitution supersedes the Governor’s order. Falana added that any offender regardless of the crime committed should be charged before a Court and tried in line with the Law. “It is unfortunate that these events are happening in Port Harcourt where the Governor of the State is Senior Lawyer and not just a lawyer, I’m even informed that he’s a member of the Body of Benchers; that is an embarr

The citadel global community church has offered parts of the  current Church facilities at Akilo Road, Ogba, to be used as an isolation center for Covid-19 cases to lagos state government. The CGCC Medical Missions will onboard LASG officials to ensure the best utilization of this space.  Making this public through the official Twitter of the church and a two minutes video by pastor tunde bakare , the pastor commended the health workers who has been at the fore front of the covid-19 pandemic and urged other churches to emulate same gesture but warned against making statements or actions that would be counter productive to government efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in our country  .#Thread #MyBrothersKeeper https://t.co/QyDLOF2mx5

As part of the State Government’s measures to cushion the plight of operators and passengers during the #COVID19 pandemic, Imo state government Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has directed a reduction of the daily tickets for tricycle (keke) and motorcycle (okada) operators in the state with immediate effect. https://t.co/TN64paDRT3

The police in Ogun State have sent strong warning to Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) over his plan to reopen his church. Recalls that Bishop Oyedepo, in a viral video, on Friday, said he had declared churches open, saying anybody against the reopening of churches will die. Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church is headquartered in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government area of Ogun State. In a veiled reference to Oyedepo, the police said they have information that some religious leaders in Ogun are preparing to open their religious centres for people to converge. This, the police said was in total disobedience to both the state and federal government directives. A statement by the state Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said appealed to such religious leaders to have a change of heart, saying “security agencies in the state will view the opening of worship centres with all seriousness.” Oyeyemi said the police would not tolerate

The Lagos state commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi reveal the list of the local government areas in Lagos state with the highest number of confirm Covid-19 cases. Lagos state has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, it was released in a tweet on 8 May 2020. According to the list released by the commissioner, Lagos mainland has the highest number of infections, Alimosho, Oshodi, Mushin, Ikeja, Kosofe and Isolo LGA also have increased cases. Abayomi said the state is using the data to plan its strategies its strategies to tackle the disease. Below is the list of local government areas in the state with COVID-19 infections: 1.Surulere: 31 2. Shomolu: 40 3. Oshodi/Isolo: 34 4. Ojo: 4 5. Mushin: 138 6. Lagos Mainland: 500 7. Lagos Island: 30 8. Ikorodu: 18 9. Kosofe: 59 10. Ikeja: 73 11. Ifako Ijaye: 12 12. Ibeju Lekki: 26 13Eti Osa: 200 14. Epe: 8 15. Badagry: 5 16. Apapa: 55 17. Amuo Odofin: 35 18. Alimosho: 69 19. Ajeromi/ Ifelodun: 18 20. Agege: 13 According

Spokesman to the vice president of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande on Saturday 9th May,2020 has broken the silence on his principal .Speaking through his Instagram page  on Saturday, he disclosed that prof Yemi Osibanjo  has been attending to official matters on how to improve Nigeria’s economy. He urged Nigerians to ignore fake claims regarding President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President’s whereabouts. He recalled that the Vice President on Thursday met with the Governor of Central Bank, CBN, Kaduna State Governor, and some Ministers via video conferencing. He said further that the Vice president has been very busy with his official duties and wonder why some people are just busy flying fake kite most times despite all available sources  to confirm their speculations . Osinbajo’s absence from public view in the past weeks had sparked some form of conspiracy that he may have contracted COVID-19 or he’s in trouble. However, Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi