According to the Lagos state government, the number of COVID-19 cases in the state is predicted to rise to 120,000 by July 2020. The state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, revealed this information during a press conference on May 8. He attributed the recent increase in cases to the decentralization of sample collections to the 20 local governments, indicating that the proactive measures put in place by the government have helped prevent a worse scenario. Akin Abayomi mentioned that areas such as Alimosho, Oshodi, and Isolo in the state have observed a surge in COVID-19 cases. Despite the rise in cases, the commissioner noted that 97% of positive cases at isolation centers were mild or moderate, with only 3% categorized as severe. Additionally, he disclosed that the state governme...

An amount of N426.7 million traced to retired Brigadier-General John Onimisi Ozigi (rtd) has been ordered to be forfeited to the Nigerian government by a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, May 8.   The forfeiture was granted following a motion filed by Ekereuwem Anana, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case which also involves Diamond Head Ventures and Dev. Company Ltd as respondents.    Justice Muslim Hassan pointed out that the money linked to the retired Brigadier-General exceeded his monthly salary of N750,000.   The federal high court judge concluded that the respondents failed to provide substantial evidence to justify why the money suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities should not be surrendered to the government.   According to...