Friday, June 21

Young Student Becomes King in Ondo State following His Father’s Passing
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Young Student Becomes King in Ondo State following His Father’s Passing

The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the appointment of 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose local government area following the passing of his father, the late king.   Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student, is the only surviving son of the late king.     The appointment of the young prince was among the three appointments ratified by the Executive Council during the meeting presided over by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday, 23rd March, 2020.   Also approved was the appointment of Prince Ebenezer Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo local government Area of Ondo State. Ogunmolasuyi, a 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, ...
Read More
Coronavirus: India enter 'total lockdown' as 1.3 billion people are ordered to stay indoors for 21 days
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Coronavirus: India enter 'total lockdown' as 1.3 billion people are ordered to stay indoors for 21 days

India has declared a total lockdown for its 1.3 billion residents, in an effort to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced the strict measures during a live televised address, stating that the lockdown would be enforced for 21 days and apply to all 36 states and territories of India. The Prime Minister emphasized the necessity of the measures to protect the vast population from the virus, citing the experiences of other countries and the advice of experts. He highlighted the importance of social distancing and staying confined to homes as the only effective way to combat the virus. Under the lockdown, only essential services such as water, electricity, health services, and groceries will remain operational, while all other commercial est...
Read More
Assurance from DPR: No Shortage of Fuel for Nigerians
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Assurance from DPR: No Shortage of Fuel for Nigerians

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) reassures the public that there will be no scarcity of petrol despite the challenges brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic.   The department reports a current stock of 107 million litres of petrol in eight depots in Port Harcourt and anticipates additional supply in the coming days.   During the monitoring of compliance with the new petrol price in Rivers state on March 24th, Anthony Oyom, the Port Harcourt zonal Head of Downstream, along with Mohammed Akwa, an engineer overseeing the zone’s projects, depots and jetties, affirmed these statements.   “We conducted surveillance at all depots in this zone and various filling stations to verify the adherence to the new depot and pump prices directed by the minister on March 18, 2020. We in...
Read More
The assurance from the DPR: No fuel scarcity for Nigerians
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

The assurance from the DPR: No fuel scarcity for Nigerians

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has affirmed that there will be no shortage of petrol.   The department has disclosed that the Port Harcourt zone currently holds 107 million liters of PMS distributed in eight depots, with additional products anticipated in the coming days.   During a check on the compliance of depots and fuel stations with the new PMS price in Rivers state on March 24th, Anthony Oyom, the Port Harcourt Zonal Head of Downstream, together with Mohammed Akwa, an engineer overseeing the zone’s projects, depots, and jetties, made this announcement.   “We conducted surveillance at all the depots within this area and some filling stations to verify the adherence to the new depot price and the retail outlets selling at the new pump...
Read More
Climate activist, Greta Thunberg, 17, and her dad Svante are self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Climate activist, Greta Thunberg, 17, and her dad Svante are self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms

Greta Thunberg, a 17-year-old climate activist, and her father Svante are currently self-isolating due to displaying symptoms of coronavirus. The pair had been traveling across central Europe before the implementation of lockdowns by numerous countries as a measure to stop the spread of the virus. Thunberg revealed through an Instagram post that she started noticing symptoms around ten days ago, coinciding with the time her father, who had traveled with her, also started experiencing symptoms. Both of them had symptoms similar to COVID-19, but since Sweden only tests for the virus in case of emergency medical treatment, they have not been tested. Thunberg stated that based on the combined symptoms and circumstances, it is highly likely that they had contracted the virus. She stressed th...
Read More
Three new cases of Coronavirus reported in FCT, Ogun, and Bauchi
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Three new cases of Coronavirus reported in FCT, Ogun, and Bauchi

Recorded in the FCT, Ogun, and Bauchi states, three new cases of Coronavirus have emerged.   As per the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, these new cases have a travel history to Germany and the UK.   Ogun state government confirmed the third case. The state Commissioner of Health, Tomi Coker, announced that the new case is a 62-year-old male resident of Sagamu with recent travel history, returning to the Country on March 17th, 2020.   She mentioned that the patient has been moved to the Isolation Centre at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, for isolation and further observation.  
Read More
Lagos state government orders closure of all markets except those selling food and other essentials
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Lagos state government orders closure of all markets except those selling food and other essentials

The Lagos state government has mandated the closure of all markets within the state, with the exception of those offering food, water, medicine, and other vital items. Governor Sanwo-Olu delivered this directive during a press briefing on March 24th. The market closure will be enforced from Thursday, March 26th to April 1st. The Lagos state government has ordered the closure of all markets in the state except those selling food, water, drugs and other essentials. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during a press conference today March 24th. The markets are to close beginning from Thursday March 26th to April 1st.
Read More
Boko Haram Engages in Deadly Ambush, Killing 47 Soldiers in Borno: Military Confirms
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Boko Haram Engages in Deadly Ambush, Killing 47 Soldiers in Borno: Military Confirms

Confirming recent events, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) stated that Boko Haram insurgents have killed 47 soldiers in an attack.   Major General John Enenche, the Director of Defence Information, disclosed this during a session with journalists in Abuja. He revealed that troops of Operation Lafiya Dole were conducting a clearance and fighting patrol operation to Gorgi in Borno from March 21 to 23, when they were ambushed by the insurgents.   Eneche mentioned that some of the terrorists were eliminated, and their gun truck was disabled after the Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole rapidly provided close air support to the ground troops.   The DHQ Spokesperson stated;    “We are in a fluid conflict situation between March 23 to 24, troops who were on a clearan...
Read More
Boko Haram’s Attack Results in the Death of 47 Soldiers in Borno – Military
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

Boko Haram’s Attack Results in the Death of 47 Soldiers in Borno – Military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed on Tuesday March 24 that a recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents resulted in the death of at least 47 soldiers.   In a briefing with journalists in Abuja, Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche revealed that troops of Operation Lafiya Dole were ambushed by the insurgents during a clearance and fighting patrol operation to Gorgi in Borno between March 21 and 23.   Eneche disclosed that the Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole swiftly responded to the scene and provided close air support to the ground troops, resulting in the killing of some terrorists and immobilization of their gun truck.   The DHQ Spokesperson stated;     “We are in a flui...
Read More
House of Representatives Adjourns Plenary for Two Weeks Due to Coronavirus
24Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
Archive

House of Representatives Adjourns Plenary for Two Weeks Due to Coronavirus

On Tuesday, March 24, Nigeria's House of Representatives made the decision to adjourn plenary in the green chamber for a period of two weeks.   The motion for the adjournment was moved by the house leader Ado Doguwa (Kano) and seconded by Peter Akpatason (APC, Edo).   Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced the adjournment, stating that the decision was necessary in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.   Gbajabiamila emphasized that this measure was not a holiday, but rather a necessary step to comply with social distancing and isolation guidelines, which have been proven effective in preventing the secondary transmission of COVID-19.   This announcement came shortly after the Senate also made the decision to adjourn on the same day.      
Read More