NewsReports

…Says his speech was “disappointing, curious and scandalous!…” Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Sunday Covid-19 speech of Governor Obaseki as disappointing, curious and scandalous, saying he failed to address pressing economic issues of the state. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Osa Nehikhare on Monday, the main opposition party cautioned officials of …

As the Lagos State Government established the testing centres, the Presidency on Sunday insisted on its decision not to allow those who attended the burial of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, access to the Presidential Villa for 14 days. The Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday tweeted, “There …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Fresh allegation of extra-judicial killing has been levelled against Edo State Police Command as two suspects, arrested by its operatives were allegedly shot to death in custody last week. This came after several similar allegations, like the death in police custody, of one Chibuike, accused by management of Protea Hotel of stealing N42,000; the Ute 4 incident …

Edo State has discharged six persons who have tested negative twice to coronavirus, and exited another 387 persons, comprising 105 persons of interest (POIs) and 282 line-listed contacts, who tested negative and have completed the compulsory 14-day follow up, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia disclosed on Sunday. According to him, the state is making steady progress in the …

…Advises residents with symptoms to turn up for screening Edo State Government said today that it has provided Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) and private hospitals with more computers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), infrared thermometers and other equipment to facilitate the ongoing massive screening in the state. Official said the move is in line with the vision of the Governor Godwin …

…UBTH testing center ready, as Edo sets for 1000 tests daily Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew effective from tomorrow, April 20, 2020, prohibiting the movement of people throughout the state from 7pm to 6am, as part of measures to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.  Obaseki, who disclosed this in a …

People who took part in the funeral of the chief of staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, will be isolated, the federal capital territory authorities have said. The acting secretary of the FCT health secretariat, Mohammed Kawu, said workers at the cemetery had been identified and will be isolated and tested for coronavirus. This comes amidst outrage over the disregard for …

• On the 18th of April 2020, 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Nigeria• Till date, 541 cases have been confirmed, 166 cases have been discharged and nineteen deaths have been recorded in Nigeria• The 48 new cases are reported from six states- Lagos (23), FCT (12),Kano (10), Ogun (2), Oyo (1).• A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the death of Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a statement, the governor said he received the news of the passing of Abba Kyari with sadness, stating that his passing was a personal loss and that he would be greatly missed. According to him, “Having associated with …

Following the sad exit on Friday April 17, 2020, of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, Nigeria’s President, General Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday gave a tribute in “recognition of the enormous sacrifices and contributions made by the deceased to the success of his politics and administration and to the overall development of the nation.” The issuance of a tribute, …