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FG threatens to sack officials who leak govt documents

Following the recent incessant leak of official documents on social media, the Federal Government has taken measures to curb the unfortunate trend. In a circular titled , ‘Unauthorised circulation of official documents/information on social media,’ which was issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, it expressly warned that…

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Sallah: There should be no gathering of more than 20persons across states – SGF warns State govts

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has cautioned states not to relax social gathering restrictions because of Sallah celebrations. He reiterated that there should be no congregation of more than 20 people at a particular place as earlier directed by the…

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Group condemns attack by assailant on Ooni as greatest sacrilege

The leadership of the apex umbrella body of Youths in Yoruba Land, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide has unequivocally condemned in its entirety the gruesome attack on His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11. The group in a statement signed by its president, Aare Oladotun Hassan,Esq said the Ooni of Ife and Co-chair…

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One feared dead, many injured as tanker crashes into bus on Otedola Bridge

A fully loaded tanker has reportedly crashed into a bus on Otedola bridge in Lagos, causing the death of one person and others injured. The dead victim is a woman who is yet to be identified. According to sources, the accident happened at along the express road, by Mobil petrol station, inward Berger. Reports also…

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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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BREAKING: FG evacuates 292 stranded Nigerians from Saudi Arabia

292 persons were on Tuesday night evacuated by the Federal Government of Nigeria from Saudi Arabia. The Nigerians were stranded in the Arab country due to the lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The flight conveying the evacuees arrived late on Tuesday night at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

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PHOTOS: Dog bags doctorate degree for helping over 7,500 therapy sessions in Veterinary Medicine

A dog named Moose has received a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from the Virginia Tech’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The dog bagged the degree after helping thousands of students in over 7,500 therapy sessions. According to CNN’s report, Virginia Tech’s College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the class of 2020 with an online commencement ceremony….

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Kehinde Salami Foundation To Distribute Palliative To 300 Households in Lagos

A nongovernmental organisation, Kehinde Salami Foundation, (KSF) has set up machineries for the distribution of palliatives to indigent members of the Ojo Local Government in Lagos State as a way to assuage the sufferings of the masses, particularly in the month of Ramadan. Kehinde Salami who is CEO of Kenolt Global Resources Limited and Founder…

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Why close borders? There is no Coronavirus In Nigeria – Pastor David Ibiyomie blasts FG

The Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyomie has announced that the decision of the FG to close borders within the country and encourage panicked among the people is uncalled for. Ibiyomie added that there is no Coronavirus in the country as claimed by the Federal Government. The cleric who made the comment during…

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Ekiti tourism deve: Fayemi restores Fajuyi Park to a Family-Friendly amusement Park

From KEHINDE ADEWOLE The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has approved the rebranding of Fajuyi Park, Ado-Ekiti to a Family-Friendly amusement Park.This revelation was given at the weekend in Ado-Ekiti by the State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare. While conducting a team of Horticulturists, Engineers, Architects, Plumbers…

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