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4 Ondo lawmakers in video where Akeredolu sneezed refuse COVID-19 test after falling ill (Video)

Four out of the 19 members of the Ondo house assembly who accompanied the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu to Abuja, are currently sick but have refused to go for COVID-19 test, TheCable reports. Recalled that on June 16, Akeredolu, who is seeking another term in office, submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at…

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Anti-grazing law: Politician donates ropes to Benue community to tie goats (PHOTOS)

A politician in Benue state has donated ropes to the members of his community to tie their goats to prevent them from grazing farm plants. Daniel Ukpera, who contested for the Guma State Constituency seat in the 2019 Benue State House of Assembly Election under the platform of Labour Party, donated bundles of ropes to…

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2020 Planting season: OYSCATECH begins tractor hiring service to farmers in Ibarapaland at subsidised rate

By Opeyemi Olawore As part of its corporate social responsibilities, the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora has commenced tractor hiring service for farmers in Ibarapaland. According to the management of the institution, the tractor hiring service is usually provided for farmers in Ibarapa communities. The Acting Rector, Mr. Olaniyi Adekunle explained…

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Fasting and prayers cleansed our country from Covid-19 – Tanzania president declares

Tanzania President, John Magufuli has declared that Tanzania is free from the novel Corona virus also known as Covid-19 that has ravaged the world. The president of the country, while speaking during a church service in Dodoma, the country’s capital, declared the country COVID-19 free. He said God has answered the prayers of the citizens…

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COVID-19: Oyo Fed. Rep Jagaban sets to distribute over 15,000 nose masks to constituents (PHOTOS)

Prince Akinremi Foundation (PAF) set to produce and distribute over 15,000 nose masks to Ibadan North constituents. This is as Covid-19 continue to destabilize the world, affecting human way of life. According to statement released on Friday, the use of the protective kit has since become imperative saying in line with this, Prince Akinremi Foundation…

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NAFDAC confirms Nigeria has gotten cure for COVID-19 (Read details)

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye has revealed that Nigeria will continue with hydroxychloroquine trials for the treatment of COVID-19 as she said the pill has proven strong enough to cure coronavirus at its emergent stage. Adeyeye said this in a statement after the World Health Organisation…

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Oranmiyan Dynasty Organization formed to booast agriculture, housing, others- Jimoh Ibrahim

A new group, Oranmiyan Dynasty Organisation (ODORG), has been formed to revamp the dwindling agricultural feat of the south west Nigeria as well as provide low cost housing for sundry disadvantaged Nigerians, yearning for shelter. The group, it was learnt, would also delve into the health and educational sectors of the country, with a view…

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Curfew: Doctors commence indefinite stay-at-home as NMA gives directives

The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association has directed its members to sit at home from 6 pm today, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. This directive is coming following conflicting orders restricting movement of essential workers amid Covid-19 lockdown. Below is a statement released by the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Chapter signed by…

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Covid-19: Ogogoro vs Hand Sanitizer, See which is more effective

Since the emergence and popularity of the Covid-19 in the world, especially in Nigeria, people have taken to various means to protect themselves. One of such is the use of Ogogoro (local gin) as a substitute for alcohol-based hand sanitizer. This is essentially due to the continuous increase of sanitizers which is unaffordable by many….

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Company in Ibadan whose employees test positive for COVID-19, commends Oyo’s task force on containment effort

iSON Xperiences has reacted to the reports of some of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 in one of its centres in Ibadan, Oyo State. The company is a leading customer experience provider with a presence in 15 countries across Africa, and employing over 10,000 people. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday,…

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