The next phase of the easing of the lockdown to check the spread of the new Coronavirus in Nigeria will last for four weeks. The Federal Government has therefore approved the full reopening of the economy, as both government and private offices are allowed to maintain up to seventy percent of their work force. Hotels are allowed…
As part of continuing measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has commenced the periodic disinfection of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello explained in a statement that the exercise was part of the resumption protocols for the gradual opening of government…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This follow the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Members of the new Board are: Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Mahmood Attah (North Central), Senator Magnus Abe (South South), Dr Stephen…
Two Police Officers have been detained for allegedly killing 17-year-old Tina Ezekwe around Berger Iyana-oworo Bus stop, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke, who are attached to Bariga Police Station, are alleged to have fired gunships that killed Tina Ezekwe and injured one Musa Yakubu on May 26, at…
Up to twenty buildings have been sealed up in Isheri-North GRA in Lagos State due to lack of Planning Permits. The action was undertaken by officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The Commissioner in charge of the ministry, IDRIS SALAKO said there was need for all property owners and developers to…
The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has warned against self-medication by persons with symptoms of the new coronavirus. This PTF gave the warning following the observation of widespread purchase of high dosage of the chloroquine by some citizens. The Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BOSS MUSTAPHA, made this known…