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Residents of Sokoto State now rely on the soldiers of Niger Republic for protection against armed bandits as Nigerian Army has completely abandoned them, Ibrahim Gobir, the senator representing Sokoto East, has said. For this reason, he said, not less than 5,000 people in the affected areas have migrated to Niger Republic for safety. Mr Gobir made this submission during plenary on …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered strict enforcement of the national curfew and inter-state movement restriction orders emplaced by the Federal Government as part of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The IGP gave this directive to the Zonal Assistant-Inspectors General of Police and State Commissioners of Police during …

Edo State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Technical Committee, Rt Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said the state government is upgrading the Stella Obasanjo Hospital into an internationally-rated health facility that would boost medical tourism in the state. The deputy governor said this while inspecting the ongoing refurbishment of the main isolation ward at the health …

…hails Obaseki’s response to COVID-19 pandemic Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated two motorised modular fumigators to the Edo State Government in support of the government’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. The Elejesi of Ife land, Oba Babatunde Awosunle, who led other members of Ooni COVID-19 team, to the Government House …

*PTF to unveil new guidelines on Coronavirus today  For a better harmony in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari Monday appealed to governors to work closely with the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the disease. Following the presidential appeal to both the PTF and governors, Buhari will not address the country in contrast to the impression given by the …

MASSACHUSETTS — The manufacturing and construction industries, as well as houses of worship, are allowed to reopen immediately and will be followed next week by hairdressers and barbers as Massachusetts begins the long road back to reopening an economy that was abruptly shuttered by the coronavirus crisis. The restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors, as well as places like nail salons …

The Federal Government, on Monday, said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has extended the lockdown in Kano State by two weeks. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. The President had on April 27, announced a “phased and gradual easing” of the …

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, on Monday afternoon announced on Twitter that Buhari was no longer going to address Nigerians on the next decision of the lockdown put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country. According to Adesina, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by the Secretary to the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince. The governor, in a statement, welcomed the addition to the Benin Royalty, noting that Edo people rejoice with the Oba and the …

•Buhari addresses nation today, unveils new measures •SGF: We are in for a long haul •338 new cases raise tally to 5,959 with 183 dead, 1,594 discharged •Task force sends Madagascar herbal mixture to NAFDAC for analysis •Businesses project 2.75m job losses nationwide •Lagos considers full reopening of economy As President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the nation today after 14 days …