The Oyo State Government has announced the recovery of the index Covid-19 case in the state. This came moments after the state governor, Seyi Makinde, tested positive to the infection. “The news of Makinde’s positive test came on the heels of the release of the state’s index case from the COVID-19...
The United Bank for Africa on Monday boosted the fight against the coronavirus in Kwara State with a donation of N28.5m. Presenting the cheque to the state Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, who is the chairman of the Technical Committee on COVID19, in the state, Mr Kazeem Salaudeen, Head of...
The Federal Government on Monday said it did not know how long COVID-19 would last in the country. The Secretary to the Government of Federation, Boss Mustapha, said this at a  press conference he jointly addressed with the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, in Abuja where the government revealed that...
In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004), and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, signed the Covid-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared Covid-19 a dangerous infectious disease. The Regulations, effective...
Enforcement Will Be Done With Human Face - CP Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged security agents to be friendly in enforcing the lockdown order announced on Sunday by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governor urged those who will be carrying out the enforcement to show high professionalism in...
Following the decision of the Lagos State Government to close all public and private schools as part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the State Universal Basic Education Board has introduced immediate educational support programmes to facilitate continuous learning for students. Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman...
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has slammed human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), for describing as illegal the order of President Muhammadu Buhari restricting movement in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states. Malami said this in a statement on Monday. Adegboruwa had said the President had no right to...
Lagos State Government has commended all stakeholders who have supported the present administration in its collaborative efforts and donations towards the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, the Permanent Secretary, Engineer Olujimi Hotonu acknowledged the receipt of cash donations and...
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Monday 30th March 2020 recieved a donation of 28.5 Million Naira from the United Bank for Africa, through its UBA Foundation as part of their contribution to the fight against the disease. The presentation was made on behalf of the Bank by Steve...
Banters here and there, waving of hands and laughter. “Can you see me?” Am I connected?” “Yeah, I’m here”. Suddenly, at about 11.05am, the Chairman enters and announces his presence by calling the house to order. All is quiet. It was an exciting moment this morning at the Lagos State Executive Council...