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In a PRESS RELEASE issued late last night, the Government of Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has refuted the report of a coronavirus case in that state. Below is the text of the Press Release: Re-ZAMFARA RECORDS FIRST CASE OF CORONA VIRUS It has come to the notice of the state Government that a tweet shared from the handle of Daily Trust Newspaper alleges informs that the first case of corona virus is recorded in Zamfara state and is fast circulating in the Social media. In spite of the fact that the twitter page presented as a Re-tweet of…

By Mohammed Bello Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has described his Delta State counterpart Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa as a veritable asset to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the country. Gov. Tambuwal stated this Thursday in Asaba, Delta State capital when he commissioned a 1.88 kilometer road named after the late First Lady, Mrs Maryam Ibrahim Babangida. He also commissioned the 7.5 kilometers Ogwashi-Uku/Ubulu-Unor road in Aniocha South local government area of the state, just as he inspected an isolation center at the Federal Medical Center, Asaba, which construction predates the outbreak of Covid 19. According to him,…

The Lagos State Government has finally Dec to shut public and private schools throughout Lagos as from Monday next week due to the fast spreading coronaviros pandemic ravaging many countries of the world. In a statement late on Wednesday, the government announced this decision considered by many as the way forward as healthcare providers grapple to find solutions to this international emergency. Below is the text of the announcement by the government: “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…

To understand the new fashion watches and other pro devices of chic focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Diana saves Steve Trevor who has crashed on Themyscira. He warns her of the great war, World War I, raging across the globe. Wonder Woman…

In furtherance of his administration’s efforts at ensuring uptimum security in the state, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a tested security company in Dubai, Worldwide Jet Aviation SA, for the supply of MBB BO105 Bell 206 surveillance helicopters. The originally American model of the choppers is a recently remodelled type that has the capacity for advanced security surveilance which is very convenient for the current war against terror in the state and its environs. The helicopters are rugged and have camera capacities as well as a three-hour stretch capacity for surveilance trip with…

By Our Correspondent The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll has been dethroned over alleged disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies. The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said in a statement that the removal was with immediate effect. The emir’s action according to the Kano government’s release, violated Part 3 Section A-E of Kano state law, hence the removal. He said the removal was in line with consultation with relevant stakeholders. He urged Kano people to remain calm and go about their normal businesses. It could be recalled that there…

In a symbolic show of their commitment to the security of the Southwest region of Nigeria, Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly today passed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill 2020 codenamed Operation Amotekun. Part of the highlights of this epochal event was the interesting uniform attires of the members who donned dresses made of leopard prints and colours. According to an observer, “Today’s appearances of members of the State Assembly is a sign of unity in diversity.” Below are more pictures from the Oyo Assembly event.

When TB Joshua prophesied on Saturday, February 29 that the world should expect a rain that would set in motion the healing process for the CORONAVIRUS-hit region of Wuhan in China and other parts of the world, tongues wagged. Yesterday’s unexpected rain in Wuhan hours after the world renowned televangelist’s prophesy has however set nations agog with wonder. To many, you just have to listen to TB Joshua! A huge debate is already on as people around the world hope that this fulfilled prophesy will be the beginning of the end for this CORONAVIRUS pandemic ravaging the world. The instant-fire…

The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria. Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, confirmed the case in a statement a few hours ago. According to him, the infected individual is an Italian citizen working in Nigeria and who returned from Milan, Italy on the 25th of February 2020. The Italian tested positive at the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Nigerians have however been assured by the Ministry that there was no cause for alarm.…

By Our Correspondent When TB Joshua and his entourage stormed the country of South Sudan in late 2019, on the special invitation of that country’s President Salva Kiir, millions of Africans watched with the hope that the young, rich but greatly troubled nation was at last on the brink of peace and progress. The hope was hinged on the pedigree of this August visitor who is known to have helped many other nations in finding peace and succor after years of turmoil. The visit of TB Joshua, after all had brought immense blessings to such nations. During that auspicious visit,…