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The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative meant to fight the pandemic, on Wednesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, donated medical equipment and beddings to Ondo State Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). In his welcome address, the Head of the state COVID-19 Task Force, Dr. Busari Ismail disclosed that 10 patients were at the centre undergoing treatment, while three suspected cases were at the isolation centre. He added that although the three suspected cases had tested negative, they would still need to undergo further testing before they could be discharged. A representative of CACOVID in the state, Mr.…

By Mohammed Bello Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has inaugurated a team of COVID-19 response volunteer team to step up his administration’s proactive measures aimed at reducing the spread of the deadly pandemic. Gov. Tambuwal, whose initiative is the first of its kind in the country since the pandemic broke out said the move to create the volunteer group is borne out of the administration’s desire to curtail the spread of the disease. While addressing the first batch of the 1000 volunteers on Friday at Kasarawa International Conference Center in Sokoto, the governor stated that in addition to…

The judge whose pronouncements legalized the criminal annulment of the June 12 1993 Presidential election died this afternoon in Azare, Bauchi State. According to Cable.Ng, he was buried in Azare, his hometown, in Bauchi on Thursday evening. Until his death, he held the title of “Mutawallen” of Katagum emirate in Bauchi. He was the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. Chief MKO Abiola, who was recognised as an elected President posthumously by President Muhammadu Buhari, of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) was leading Bashir Tofa, his National Republican Convention rival, by margin wide before Saleh ruled…

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi this afternoon disclosed on his verified twitter handle that ten aides of the Governor of Lagos have tested positive for Covid-19. According to him, this development prompted the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Joke to undergo another test. The tests, he however revealed, returned negative. “I am glad to announce that #COVID19 Incident Commander Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu and the First Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu have consistently tested negative to #COVID19 following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently,” the tweet read. “However, 10 persons associated with Lagos State House…

Pioneering African young philanthropist, Noah Dallaji, a young man who has set a new standard for giving back to society and the President of the African Children’s Talent Discovery Foundation is a year older today and the world of philanthropy is celebrating. Noah Dallaji who is originally from Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, has by virtue of his amazing work of philanthropy become a noted citizen of the world, a UN recognized Peace Ambassador and Giver and a huge inspiration to millions of youths around the world. Given the extent of his contributions and support for…

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) MON, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed as the new Emir of Kauan Namoda. The approval follows recommendation from the Kaura Namoda Traditional Council as enshrined in the selection procedure. Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed succeeds the late Emir, Alhaji Mohamned Ahmed Asha who passed away following a brief illness. Until his appointment today, the 40 year old Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed was a serving Major in the Nigerian Army. While praying, once again for the repose of the deceased Emir, Governor Matawalle wishes the new Emir a successful reign. Zailani Bappa is…

The Ile-Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife has come out to clear the Ọọni of allegations that he sent his Chinese employees to destroy the farmlands of some indigent people of his domian. In a release signed by the Ooni’s Media Aide, Moses Olafare, the palace denied the contents of a video circulating and making the alleged claims against the esteemed monarch. Below is the text of the press release: “The Ile-Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife is not unaware of a video being circulated by practitioners of jungle journalism on the social media through which several claims…

AS LOVERS OF APALA MUSIC COMMEMORATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MURDER OF APALA GREAT, AYINLA OMOWURA, GANIYU WAHEED AKANNI PRESENTS A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO OMOWURA AND HIS GREAT CONTEMPORARY, AYINDE BARRISTER. Iku pa Haaaaji Waaaidi! Ayinla Omowuramotu, Anigilaje Ayinla a Eegunmogaji f’aye le Omowura lo o Sikiru Ayinde n selede leyin re o Anigilaje Iku p’abiri abiri tiku Iku p’abiri abiri r’orun alakeji Iku p’Anigilaje Ayinla omo Yusuufu! Iku wole olaIku p’omowuramotuWaidi Ayinla lo ni’ toko Exactly forty years ago today, May 6, 1980, the legendary Apala maestro, Alhaji Waidi Ayinla Omowura was murdered by his band manager, Fatai…

The kingmakers of Ọtun Ekiti, one of the principal towns in Yoruba history based in Ekiti State have announced a new Oore of Otun. He is Prince Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo. This puts to rest speculations that the popular actor, Odunlade Adekola might be chosen. While The Lagosian wished the Oore-Elect a successful reign, we shall bring you more details of this emerging story subsequently.

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has announced the closure of all markets in the state as well as the suspension of congressional prayers in Mosques and Churches across the state. Governor Matawalle made the announcement late last night as part of additional measures to curtail the curb and community transmission of covid-19 in the state. Similarly, he re-affirmed the 8pm to 6pm curfew announced by the Federal Governmet with an additional measure taken on Kaura Namoda Local Government Area whose curfew is now from 6pm to 6am daily. He said the situation in Kaura Namida is especially…