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Day: March 18, 2020

Danger alert: Ekiti Govt confirmed Coronavirus patient in Ekiti stayed two weeks in Ibadan

The Ekiti State Government has given some clarifications on the recorded case of dreaded Coronavirus disease in the state, noting that a male American citizen that brought the disease into Ekiti State stayed two weeks in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. Read full statement by Ekiti State Commissioner for health below: …EKSG Official Statement on…

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PHOTOS: South-West PDP welcomes Oyinlola, supporters, APC, ZLP, ADC, other parties’ chieftains

…it’s the beginning of unity in PDP—Leaders ….Only enemies of the people will oppose Amotekun’s formation—Makinde Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, joined leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone to receive bigwigs from rival political parties to the party, declaring that a fresh wave of unity, which…

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PHOTOS: Petrol now N125 after removing subsidy as FG says price will ‘reflect current realities’

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been directed by the federal government to reduce the ex-coastal and ex-depot prices of PMS to reflect current market realities. Timipre Sylva, the minister of state for petroleum resources in a statement signed by him revealed that the federal government has directed that Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA)…

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Oyo College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora matriculates 1,805 students

The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora has matriculated 1,805 newly admitted Students into the institution. In his speech at the 12th matriculation ceremony held at the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, the acting Rector, Mr. Olaniyi Adekunle revealed that 1,160 students were offered admission into the National Diploma programmes…

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Just In: Buhari reduces petroleum price from N145 to N130

The reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol from N145 to N130 has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was gathered from a reliable presidential source, who disclosed to The Nation at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. According to him, the approval may have followed a presentation…

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BREAKING: Five new cases of coronavirus announced in Nigeria

The Federal government has announced five new cases of coronavirus disease in the country following the existing three cases earlier announced. With this new development, Nigeria now has eight confirmed cases of the disease. The Minister of Health,Osagie Ehanire,in an ongoing press conference in Abuja, on the update of the disease in the country, said…

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BREAKING: Buhari finally places travel ban on 13 countries with prevalence of Coronavirus

Nigeria’s President, Mohammadu Buhari has placed a travel ban on 13 countries with prevalence of Coronavirus over the spread of the disease. The Government of Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, the United States of America, Norway, the United Kingdom, Netherlands &…

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Oyo Extends Painting of Commercial bikes, tricycles deadline to April 1

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday announced that users of tricycles and motorcycles for commercial purposes within its borders have been granted an extension of two weeks to comply with the state government’s directives to paint their vehicles in the State colours of chocolate brown and yellow. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority,…

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Why I sleep with my sister, says boy whose father hands him over to police after he raped his own elder sister in their house

Femi Oluwadimu’s father has handed him over to the police for raping his sister who is about 8 years older than him. 19 year old Femi while explaining to the police said that his elder sister 27, (names withheld) has been flaunting herself around him whenever he was around. Femi explained that his sister would…

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My uncle went to LUTH to get tested for coronavirus, they told him to pay N1.2m – Nigerian lady revealed

This is a danger alert amid growing concerns over the presence of coronavirus in Nigeria as a lady has narrated how medical professionals in the country are attempting to exploit citizens. The lady identified as @coolfrancess has revealed how her father’s cousin visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to get tested for coronavirus and…

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