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President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians on coronavirus pandemic announcing some far reaching decisions made by his administration including curfew on two states and the Federal Capital Territory. ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront…

President Muhammadu Buhari has slammed a two-week curfew on the epicenter of coronavirus in Nigeria, Lagos state. Nigeria’s capital, Abuja and Ogun state will also observe the two week curfew from Monday at 11pm. In a nationwide broadcast, President Buhari explained that the move became necessary to curb the spread of the virus that has at least 97 confirmed cases in Nigeria. In a broadcast on Sunday, President Buhari said, “Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period…

Ace entrepreneur, Ayo Ogunsan, has congratulated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 68th birthday. In a press statement, Ogunsan, while lauding the leadership qualities of Tinubu and wishing him well, said: “Thank you sir for being a brave, fearless, thoughtful and wise leader that I respect and admire so much. “You have been an inspiration to us as we strive to improve our democracy.  Our democracy is now better because of your skill as a leader. Your leadership has meant so much to our great country Nigeria. You have been a…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a visionary and transformative leader, as the former Lagos governor turned 68 on Sunday. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, Prof. Osinbajo said Tinubu, a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has a large and generous heart. “Today we celebrate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a visionary, transformative leader and patriot. Your exceptional political career and service has inspired millions. “It is true that few leaders have developed as many leaders from the ranks of their protégés as you have done,” he said. Lawan greets…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has written a litigation threat to the PUNCH (Nig) Limited, publishers of The PUNCH Newspapers, demanding for the retraction of its libellous publication against the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, as well as an unreserved apology over the defamatory publication against Mr. Magu. Addressed to the Managing Editor/Editor-In-Chief of the newspaper, Mr. Ademola Osinubi, and signed by it’s Secretary, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC described as libellous, vexatious, defamatory and damaging, a piece written by Abimbola Adelakun on March 5, 2020 titled, “The Real Trouble With Magu”. The letter dated…

President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7pm. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said the broadcast will be via state-owned media. Buhari meets Health Minister, NCDC DG – Video, Photos “Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast”.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government to “publish weekly details of exact funds and other resources allocated by the authorities and received from the private sector, as well as details of use and planned use of any such funds and resources to combat the spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) in Nigeria.” SERAP is also asking the Federal Government to: “disclose information on the exact number of tests that have been carried out for high-ranking public officials and politicians, the number of any such high-ranking public officials and politicians now in self-isolation or quarantine, as well…

The chief medical doctor, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo state, Prof Jesse A. Otegbayo, has tested positive for coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement personally signed by the CMD. The statement reads: “On Monday 23rd March, we commenced a 12man quarterly board meeting which was meant to last 5 days in the hospital, we observed social distancing and other precautionary measures for covid-19 as much as possible. “However, on Wednesday morning, one of us presented with what appeared to be symptoms of covid-19, his samples were immediately taken for test and the meeting called off. “His results returned…

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Services, Muhammed Babandede, has confirmed that his test for coronavirus (COVID-19) returned positive. The Immigration boss on Sunday morning explained that he has begun self-isolation since he returned from the United Kingdom on March 22. “Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have been on self-isolation since my return from UK on Sunday 22nd of this month with British Airways in Lagos,” he said. “I urge my loved ones, Immigration Officers and Nigerians to pray for me and all those affected.” Nigeria announces eight new cases of coronavirus Babandede urged immigration officers to continue working…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who turns 68 on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. Lawan said Tinubu, a former Senator and a two-term governor of Lagos State, is an inspirational political leader and champion of  national unity and development. “All through his political life, Asiwaju Tinubu has doggedly groomed leaders, set development templates and built bridges for national integration and cohesion, all of which he sees as necessary tools for robust development and great nationhood. “Asiwaju Tinubu’s concept of leadership enables him to motivate…