A young lady in her 20s infected with coronavirus on Tuesday gave birth to twins at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The patient gave birth to a boy and a girl, bringing the total number of COVID-19 births in the hospital to four. The hospital confirmed the birth of the twins in a statement…
Month: May 2020
Governor Sanwo-Olu Provides Twelfth Update on Coronavirus
Dear Lagosians, it has been two weeks since we commenced a gradual and controlled easing of lockdown instituted to halt the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. As at yesterday, Saturday May 16, 2020, Lagos State had 2,373 confirmed cases of Covid-19. Of that number, 541 have been treated and discharged, while we have sadly lost…
How Shiel Akewugbagold Twins Was Kidnapped By Social Media Worker
Men of the Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police Force, have arrested Kidnappers of children of popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Taofeeq Akewugbagold. The were paraded on Monday morning in Ibadan by Oyo state Police Commissioner, CP, Shina Olukolu at the police headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan. According to a reports published by oyoinsight, Olukoku said ”I…
[Opinion] A Resounding Warning To Igbo Parents Residing In Lagos, Abuja, etc.
By Justice Okamgba For those kids who do not know how to speak their Native Languages, your parents deserve awards. And as for those that think speaking the language lowers their standards, it’s time to be reasonable. What standard are you talking about? Are you Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, one of the most sought after gurus…
Truck Assembly Firm Takes Off In Ondo Industrial Hub
By Muftau Ogunyemi The Ondo State Government says that a truck assembly firm, Dongfeng Trucks has begun skeletal operation at the Ondo Industrial hub. Dongfeng Trucks is one of the investors in the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub in Ore. Odigbo Local Government area of the state, The Manager of the industrial hub, Chief Alex Ajipe, made…
No Presidential Broadcast Tonight, Adesina Says
President, Muhammadu Buhari will not make any broadcast on COVID -19 updates today, official has said. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known on Monday afternoon via Twitter. He said the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, would update the…
Lagos Police Command Arrested, Charged 1,872 Violators Of Restriction Order.
Available data show that operatives of Lagos State Command on enforcement of COVID-19 have in the last two weeks arrested 1,872 violators. The suspects were charged to Mobile Court by the Command’s legal team at the State CID Yaba. 1,833 accused persons pleaded guilty to the one count charge and were convicted. The remaining 39…
Lagos Taskforce Clamp Down On Barbers, Others Violating Covid19 Restrictions
Lagos State Government has revealed that the Covid-19 Enforcement Team will soon clamp down on barbers and other outfits that are not allowed to commence operation but violating the restrictions put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus. According to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the government is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors…
Sanwo-Olu May Re-Open The Economy In Coming Weeks
Lagos State is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, however, the move will not be pushed in a hurry, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Sunday. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be rolling out Register-to-Open initiative as part of the plans that would enable it assess the…
Ease Of Lockdown: President Buhari To Address Nigerians On Monday
President Muhammadu will address the nation in a broadcast on Monday, May 17, 2020 as the first phase of the gradual easing of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown ends. The national coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani made this known when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Aliyu said President Muhammadu Buhari will…
Pregnant COVID-19 Patient In Lagos Begets A Baby Boy
Lagos on Saturday recorded a successful delivery of a baby boy by a positive COVID-19 patient. The baby was delivered at the Gbagada isolation centre. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the feat is another validation of the Government’s position that it would stamp out the Coronavirus virus from the State. He said: “I bring you great…
Ekiti Govt Reduces 2020 Budget From N124.5bn to N91.128bn
Ekiti state government on Saturday said it’s 2020 budget will be slashed from N124.5 billion to N91.128 billion in accordance with the current economic realities due to Coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado…
LASUBEB Ready To Cushion Covid-19 Effects With Palliatives
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) is ready to cushion the effects of the ongoing pandemic with the distribution of food to primary school pupils at home, official has said. The Chairman of Lagos SUBEB, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King, disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the warehouse where the food palliatives were kept in…
Man Rapes Two Underage Sisters In Imo State
Imo State Police arrested a 23-year-old man named Uchenna Mbahotu, for defiling two underage girls who are siblings. According to report, the perpetrator was staying in the same compound with the 11- and 9-year-old sisters he allegedly raped, said Orlando Ikeokwu, spokesman for the Imo State Police. He has been respected by the parents of…
COVID-19: Patients Enjoy Free Medical Treatment At Ijede General Hospital
The Medical Director of Ijede General Hospital, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Bankole, has disclosed that over 191 patients benefitted from the free medical treatment directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the month of April 2020. Dr. Bankole said that the free medical treatment was in compliance with the Governor’s promise that the State will pay the…
Builders Guild Applauds Lagos Commissioner’s Visit To Magodo Wetland
The Building Construction Professional Guild has commended the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako for the assessment visit to Magodo wetland on Tuesday, saying that the visit was consistent with calls for preservation of the buffer zone. The Coordinator of the Ikosi-Isheri Chapter of the Organisation, Surveyor Tayo Fifo,…
Canada Denies Air Peace Landing Rights To Evacuate Nigerians
The delay in evacuating about 200 Nigerians stranded in Canada was fuelled by Canadian authorities that denied Air Peace landing rights, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said on Thursday. The airline was scheduled to have evacuated 200 Nigerians from Canada on Thursday, but in a statement on Wednesday, the airline said the flight had…
WHO States Position On Madagascar Coronavirus cure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Madagascar must scientifically test its herbal remedy for coronavirus. DPA reports that WHO Africa Director, Matshidiso Moeti stated this on Thursday. “We have offered to support the design of a study to look into this product,” Moeti said. Moeti disclosed that WHO officials had met with the Madagascan leadership…
Prof. Gambari Vows To Serve President Buhari
Prof. Gambari Vows To Serve President Buhari
Sunday Times Ranks Anthony Joshua As Second-Richest Sportsperson In UK
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been ranked as the second-richest sportsperson in the United Kingdom. In the ranking done by The Sunday Times,Gareth Bale rated as the richest young sports star. However, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton was ranked the richest sportsperson in the United Kingdom with a net worth of £224 million. Apart from…