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Former National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olagunsoye Oyinlola and ex-Secretary to Osun State government Fatai Akinbade have returned to PDP. A unification rally in Ibadan, Oyo State, was attended by party leaders from Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos states. The party wooed interested politicians to join its fold as it ‘is corona-free’. The rally held amid heavy security presence on roads leading to the famous Mapo Hall. Others returning to the party are former Ambassador to Jordan Taofik Arapaja (Oyo); Senator Gbenga Babalola; Olalere Gbadamosi (Lagos ADP governorship candidate); Oladipupo Kensington (Ogun); Remi Oseni (Oyo) and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described a rally held by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as ‘senseless’ over fears it could lead to the spread of coronavirus pandemic. A statement by National Publicity Secretary of APC Lanre Issa-Onilu reads: “Nigeria just cancelled the scheduled National Sports Festival, NYSC camps have closed down nationwide, a travel ban on government officials is in place, restricted entry into the country for travellers from 13 countries is in effect, improved emergency medical response across the country is in place among other social distancing steps being taken to protect our country. “Five new cases…

Stories have been circulating online suggesting it’s dangerous to take ibuprofen if you have coronavirus. Alongside genuine medical advice, false messages have been spreading, distorting the facts. Speaking to the BBC, medical professionals said that ibuprofen is not recommended for managing coronavirus symptoms. Those already taking ibuprofen for other conditions should not stop without consulting a doctor, though. Both paracetamol and ibuprofen can bring a temperature down and help with flu-like symptoms. But ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not suitable for everyone and can cause side-effects – especially for people with asthma, heart and circulatory problems. The…

As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government is closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd March 2020. The move becomes necessary to prevent our children and their teachers from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, “It is important for parents to ensure that their children practise ‘social distancing’ while at home, wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitizers and observe high standards of personal hygiene. Lagos private schools close over coronavirus “Children should…

…says corruption responsible for indiscipline among security agencies The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges has called for the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force as a way of improving efficiency aimed at addressing the problem of insecurity bedeviling the country. Consequently, the upper chamber recommended to the executive arm of government that the Police Command structure be decentralized with operational and budgetary powers vested in the zonal commands. These formed part of recommendations contained in the report of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges. The Chamber also recommended that all Joint operations should be carried out strictly in…

Some private schools in Lagos on Wednesday announced that they will close temporarily following fears that coronavirus might be on the rise in the state. Their decision comes after the Federal Government announced five new cases of coronavirus in Lagos. The Nigerian government has also imposed a travel ban on 13 countries. Schools in Lagos are two weeks away from end of the term and many are conducting examinations but all that will be put on hold or moved online. Some of the high-profile private schools that have announced closure include Greensprings School, which has branches in Anthony, Ikoyi and…

The trial of Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha continued today, March 18, 2020 before Justice A. Mohammed Liman of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, as a prosecution witness told the court that Mompha did not remit tax to the Federal Government for a period of seven months while his company was already in existence. Mompha is standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investments Limited on an amended 22-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N33 billion (thirty-three billion naira) brought against him by the EFCC. The defendant who is fingered as…

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday delivered his reserved ruling on the admissibility of a bunch of evidence sought to be tendered by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of the ex-chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina. Justice Abang in his ruling noted that the argument must be in line with the provision of evidence Act. He further added that the defence counsel failed to mention any law in support of his objection as he said, “The (learned silk), failed to mention any law to render the document inadmissible”. According…

The Gombe Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, arraigned the ex- Accountant General of the Bauchi State government, Yusuf Ibrahim Gokaru and the State Director of Finance, Ibrahim Muhammed Lele. They were arraigned before Justice A.H Suleiman of the Bauchi State High Court on 42 count-charges, bordering on obtaining by false pretence, conspiracy, money laundering and concealment of the source and origin of the money. The arrest and arraignment of the defendants was sequel to a petition from Bauchi State Government, dated August 26, 2019. Gokaru and Lele were alleged to…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus (Covid-19) infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and activities. It however said religious organisation, especially churches and mosques, must take proactive measures to safeguard members from infection. It also urged governments to stop at nothing to secure the borders and contain the pandemic in the nation. Chairman Lagos CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, told reporters on Wednesday that Nigeria must do everything to win the war against the virus. He said: “The Federal Government must further secure our borders. Many…