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Ogun state government has banned people from high density gatherings which is 50 people or more as it strategises to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Ogun government explained that its action was further to measures so far taken to ramp up its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ogun State, he said, “Immediate ban of all high-density gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place, such as social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport…

Emefiele, Bank Chiefs meet on March 21, 2020 to strategize on Stimulus Plan CBN to boost health sector with additional N100b loan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a N1.1 trillion intervention fund to support critical sectors of the economy as coronavirus spread gradually. The apex bank explained that an Implementation Committee will handle the N1.5 trillion private sector contribution of Infrastructure funding that will link farming communities to markets. CBN governor Godwin Emefiele directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to increase their support to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Schools shut in North West Nigeria over coronavirus He…

Governors in the northwest region of Nigeria have announced closure of all schools for the next 30 days following fears over coronavirus spread. The seven states in the North West of Nigeria are Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa and Zamfara. The Governors, in a communiqué read to newsmen by Chairman of the Forum and Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, said the decision became imperative to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID 19) disease across the northwest. Katsina recorded its first suspected case of coronavirus on Wednesday. The Governors converged in Kaduna, alongside heads of security agencies in the zone to…

The Lagos State Government has stated it will request religious leaders to stop Friday (Juma’at) and Sunday church service. Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this on Wednesday at a briefing. He said the religious leaders will be advised to shut down services in the interest of the public. He said this a few hours after Lagos recorded its seventh coronavirus case. House of Reps bans open worship over coronavirus fears “We are all aware that the Federal Government asked the National Youth Service Corps to shut down orientation camps; yesterday (Tuesday) the Commissioner for Home Affairs said there will…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N145 to N125. In a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources the drop in crude oil prices has lowered the expected open market price of imported petrol below the official pump price of N145 per litre. “Therefore, Mr. President has approved that Nigerians should benefit from the reduction in the price of PMS which is a direct effect of the crash in global crude oil prices,” Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum said. “In view of…

This week’s Monday mission was about communication and teamwork The couples, IYKERESA and BOLAR were both assigned a wall space at a school and had to work together to beautify it but there was a plot twist; the females, Bolanle and Theresa were taught the  artful skill of painting by a professional painter and had to pass that knowledge unto their partners Iyke and Arnold to complete the task. On Tuesday evening, the Love Guests made their way to the living room to await Aunty’s decision, as they have all become accustomed to her Tuesday pickings. She selected BOLAR to continue their love journey in the Love…

President Muhammadu Buhari may have approved the reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N145 to N130. According to The Nation, a reliable presidential source at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, said the approval may have followed a presentation by the Minister of State on Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, to the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Villa. According to the source, who would not want to be named, Sylva had made a request to the FEC for the reduction of pump price of the product, citing the drop…

The House of Representatives has banned all forms of open worships across the country over fear of the coronavirus spread after a two-hour debate on Wednesday. It said the measure was based on cues from Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Vatican that have banned open worship. The lawmakers said Nigeria should act and suspend such large gatherings. They also banned all visitors from the National Assembly till further notice. With this resolution, constituents will either write their representatives and wait for reply or see members in the constituency offices. Senate urges Buhari to address Nigerians on coronavirus Moving the motion…

Euro 2020 has been postponed by one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic that has halted most sporting activities across the globe. European football’s governing body, UEFA, made the decision during an emergency video conference involving major stakeholders on Tuesday. The tournament, due to take place from 12 June-12 July this summer, will now run from 11 June to 11 July next year. The postponement provides a chance for European leagues that have been suspended to now be completed. By moving the European Championship, UEFA now has a clash with the Women’s European Championship, which is due to…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a fundraiser to help fight coronavirus and has called on fellow footballers to help “kick this virus away”. The AC Milan striker plays in Italy, the country so far worst affected by the pandemic other than China. It appears Ibrahimovic has made two 50,000 euro (£46,054) donations. “Italy has always given me so much and, in this dramatic moment, I want to give back even more to this country that I love,” Ibrahimovic said on Instagram. “I count on the generosity of my colleagues, of all professional athletes and of those who want to make a…