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462 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; FCT-93 Lagos-78 Plateau-64 Kaduna-54 Oyo-47 Ondo-32 Adamawa-23 Bauchi-19 Rivers-9 Ogun-9 Delta-9 Edo-7 Kano-6 Enugu-6 Nasarawa-5 Osun-1 43,151 confirmed 19,565 discharged 879 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

BOY BECOMES ‘CALM DOWN’ AMBASSADOR AFTER “MUMMY CALM" A video went viral a few days ago about a young boy who bought his way out of being beaten by his mother with some cool words and apology he rendered to his mum. In reacting to the video, the president of the Combat Domestic Violence and Abuse Foundation, Chief Dozie Kaidi Obiaku has expressed his desire to make the young boy their calm down ambassador. Chief Dozie Kaidi Obiaku released a statement on behalf of the foundation and said: “We would love to make him an ambassador. Every violence in the world could be avoided if we learnt to clam down.We have adopted ‘Calm down’ as a key mantra now and we would love to bring the boy in as one of us. The video has been received well by the public as the governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu reacted to the video and also said he wants to meet the boy.

Oyo opens Eid praying grounds, says social distancing is compulsory Oyo State Government, on Thursday, said Muslim Praying Grounds across the state will be opened for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers, warning that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state. According to the government, it has become imperative for the sake of public health and wellbeing of all worshipers that the Eid prayers are conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines on prevention of COVID-19. The government urged the leadership of each praying ground in the state to ensure availability of hand wash points and compulsory use of nose masks A statement sgned by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that part of the protocols that must be observed during the Eid kabir festivity include observance of the social distancing rule by allowing only 25 per cent of worshippers at every instance. The statement read: “As

SALLAH MESSAGE: PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMENDS MUSLIMS, CHRISTIANS FOR UNDERSTANDING OVER COVID-19 GUIDELINES President Muhammadu Buhari reiterates his call on Nigerians to continue to exercise patience and understanding over the inconveniences created by precautionary measures taken for Covid-19, especially the regulations on places of worship. In his Sallah message to Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, President Buhari said the outbreak of coronavirus has made it difficult for people to gather in places of worship as they are used to, urging worshipers to abide by the guidelines for safety of their lives, and loved ones. “The coronavirus has had devastating adverse impacts on our social, economic and spiritual lives. “The preventive guidelines we have introduced to contain the spread of this deadly disease have unfortunately limited people's freedom to gather and worship in large numbers in Mosques and Churches. “Every measure that has been intro

481 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; FCT-96 Lagos-89 Plateau-68 Ogun-49 Edo-44 Rivers-43 Oyo-25 Osun-23 Delta-15 Enugu-11 Kano-7 Kaduna-7 Bauchi-2 Bayelsa-1 Yobe-1 42,689 confirmed 19,270 discharged 878 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

Barrister Olumide Akpata has won the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election held Thursday morning. This is the first time over three decades that the president of the NBA will be emerging from outside the rank of senior advocates. Details soon...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer in the forth coming Governorship election in Edo state, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has no opponent. Speaking as a guest on a live television programme today, Governor Wike said that the people of Edo state already know the type of candidate the All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting going by what Adams Oshiomhole said of him four years ago. “Adams Oshiomhole told Edo people that Ize Iyamu was rusticated from school; that he poured acid on a fellow student that destroyed his manhood. That he is an armed robber that cannot be trusted with money. “Such a character cannot be accepted by Edo people as Governor during the election. “I respect the Benin tradition and I know that Edo people are educated to know that Oshiomhole cannot play on their intelligence. If he is now retracting what he said of Ize Iyamu, who is sure that he’s saying the correct thing now.

404 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-106 FCT-54 Rivers-48 Plateau-40 Edo-29 Enugu-21 Oyo-20 Kano-18 Ondo-15 Ogun-10 Ebonyi-9 Ekiti-8 Kaduna-6 Cross River-5 Kwara-4 Anambra-3 Delta-3 Imo-2 Nasarawa-2 Borno-1 42,208 confirmed 19,004 discharged 873 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

BUHARI'S ANTICORRUPTION FIGHT INTACT - LAI MOHAMMED The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the fight against corruption by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is as strong as ever, even as there are ongoing corruption allegations in strategic government agencies like EFCC, NDDC and NSITF. The minister, who stated this while addressing Journalists today in Abuja, attributed the corruption allegations against the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to the previous administrations. He said it is ironic that those under whose watch the alleged freewheeling spending by the Commission started are now the ones accusing those who are cleaning up the mess they left behind. Alhaji Mohammed maintained that the administration has so far recorded over 1,400 convictions, including high profile ones, and recovered funds in excess of N800 billion, not to talk of forfeiture of ill-gotten properties. According to him, the fight again

Edo 2020: Esan people set to humiliate Oshiomole for dethroning royal father. Convener of the group, Esan Agenda, Mr.  Akhere Obozele, has advised the Adams Oshiomhole-backed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu to suspend his aspiration of becoming Edo State governor, in order to save him the humiliation Esan people have reserved for the sacked APC national chairman. Obozele, said “the odds against the APC candidate increased the moment the sacked APC national chairman threw his weight behind him" According to him, “For Esan people, this election is first about a governor that has worked so hard, and in the people’s estimation, deserves a second term in office. Beyond Governor Godwin Obaseki’s second term ticket, which Obaseki will get without much ado, come September 19, 2020, this election is also about the redemption of Esan people from the series of humiliation meted on us by Oshiomhole.”  He added: “This is the Esan consensus.

624 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-212 Oyo-69 Niger-49 Kano-37 Osun-37 FCT-35 Plateau-34 Gombe-33 Edo-28 Enugu-28 Ebonyi-17 Delta-10 Katsina-9 Ogun-8 Rivers-7 Ondo-5 Kaduna-4 Nasarawa-2 41,804 confirmed 18,764 discharged 868 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 as public holidays to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. This year’s Eid-el-Kabir will be celebrated on Friday, July 31 which corresponds the 10th day of Dhul- Hijah 1441, the Islamic calendar. The declaration of this public holidays was made via a statement from the Ministry of Interior, in Abuja on Tuesday. Details later…

Buhari Names Railway Stations After Prominent Nigerians President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of some railway  stations along the Lagos -Ibadan corridor and others on the Itakpe /Ajaokuta /Aladja-Warri after some deserving Nigerian citizens. Minister of transportation Rt.Hon.Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this through a statement by his ministry's Director of Press, Eric Ojiekwe. The statement noted that the deserving citizens have contributed to the progress and development of their respective communities and the nation at large. According to the statement, for the Lagos-Ibadan with extension to the Lagos Port Complex at Apapa railway station, the beneficiaries are , Bola Ahmed Tinubu( Apapa station), Mobolaji Johnson(Ebute Metta Station), Babatunde Raji Fashola( Agege station), Lateef Jakande( Agbado station) and Prof.Yemi Osinbajo(Kajola station). Others are Funmilayo Ransom Kuti(Papalanto station), Prof. Wole Soyinka (Abeokuta station),

KADUNA CRISIS : IGP ORDERS STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW IN THE STATE As part of efforts at restoring law and order in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Police Command to ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government. The CP is equally to ensure optimal deployment of both human and material assets of the Intervention Squad currently on ground in the State to safeguard lives and property of people in the communities.  IGP also directed the commissioner of Police to personally coordinate the operations of the Intervention Squad in carrying out collective and holistic tasks of ensuring peace and safety in the communities. A statement from the force PRO frank MBA disclosed that the Squad comprises: the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Special Forces, Det

The Ekiti state government on Monday refused to declare the total number of members of the state executive council infected by Covid 19. This is despite repeated questions by journalists on rumors making the round that some other members of the state executive council have been affected by the deadly virus. This follows the disclosure by the attorney general and commissioner for Justice, Bar wale Fapohunda on Sunday evening that he tested positive. Speaking at the weekly COVID-19 briefing, the State’s commissioner for health and human services, Dr Mrs Mojisola Yaya Kolade confirmed that more than one member of the state’s cabinet tested positive, she however refused to mention names or declare the number. She said those who want to make their positive test public would do so as her training as a medical doctor forbids her from disclosing patient’s medical information. While appealing to those that already tested positive to report at the Ekiti State’s infectit

BENUE POLICE RESCUED KIDNAPPED BUSINESSMAN ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of Chief Isaac Akinkumi, a businessman who was kidnapped from at residence in Kanshio, Makurdi last week Thursday by unknown gunmen. The police also confirmed the arrest of five suspects linked to his abduction, after a team of investigators were deployed to rescue the captive from their hideout. The State Police Commissioner, Garba Mukkadas, who condemn the acts, assured members of his family, friends that the perpetrators will be brought to book, while urging members who have useful information to avail the police for ease of investigation and safety of the state. The police commissioner said this in a statement issued by the Police Image maker, DSP Catherine Anene, that the rescued businessman, Chief Isaac Akinkwumi, owner of popular eatry in Makurdi called "Tito gate" has since reunited with his family at about one o clock today afternoon.

648 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-180 Plateau-148 FCT-44 Ondo-42 Kwara-38 Rivers-32 Oyo-29 Kaduna-21 Osun-20 Edo-17 Ogun-17 Ekiti-11 Kano-9 Benue-9 Delta-9 Abia-9 Niger-7 Gombe-3 Borno-1 Bauchi-1 Imo-1 41,180 confirmed 18,203 discharged 860 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

Traffic 'll now Improve around Allen Avenue, Maryland, Ikotun Axes, Sanwo-Olu assures Commuters •Gov Excited At New Designs In Six Gridlock-Prone Junctions •Says 10 More To Be Completed Soon Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, spent an ample time, weekend, at the popular Allen Junction on Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, monitoring flow of vehicular traffic at the newly re-designed junction. The Governor expressed satisfaction with the new layout of the ever-busy junction, following the removal of a broad roundabout to create seamless flow of traffic. The Allen Junction is one of the vulnerable spots across the metropolis notorious for vehicular logjam due to the roundabout, which was identified as an impediment to free flow of traffic. In line with his administration’s traffic management agenda, Sanwo-Olu awarded contracts for the re-designing and construction of the identified traffic-prone spots across the State. Sixteen highways are currently under

Akpabio names lawmakers on NDDC contracts’ list The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has linked some members of the National Assembly to some contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission. Akpabio, however, did not state if the lawmakers were directly awarded the contracts or they nominated the projects under their Zonal Intervention Projects, also known as constituency projects. The former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the NDDC, Mr Nicholas Mutu, who represents the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State, is among those linked by the minister with contracts. The minister listed Mutu’s name against 74 projects, including various emergency road projects in Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers states. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on February 3, 2020, arraigned Mutu before Justice Folashade Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged abuse of office and fraud involving ab

555 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-156 Kano-65 Ogun-57 Plateau-54 Oyo-53 Benue-43 FCT-30 Ondo-18 Kaduna-16 Akwa Ibom-13 Gombe-13 Rivers-12 Ekiti-9 Osun-8 Cross River-3 Borno-2 Edo-2 Bayelsa-1 40,532 confirmed 17,374 discharged 858 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

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The Nigerian Army on Saturday released 601 ex-Boko Haram members after undergoing six months de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe State. The graduation ceremony of the ex-insurgents took place on Saturday at Malam Sidi community in Kwami Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the event, Bamidele Shafa, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), said the ex-insurgents were ready to be re-integrated into the society. Shafa, a major-general, said the graduating batch four clients were admitted in December 2019 and within the six months undertook a comprehensive medical test to ascertain their health status that enabled their proper care. According to him, out of the 606 clients received into the camp; 601 were graduating, three died, one was withdrawn from the programme while the last one was transferred to the Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Maiduguri. He explained that the three that died was as a res

Sanwo-Olu Inspects Work on Third Mainland Bridge, Urges Motorists on Patience •600 Mass Transit Buses Coming In August - Gov •Pen Cinema Bridge Gets October Completion Date Patience - that is all motorists plying the partially shut Third Mainland Bridge need to bear while meandering through the carriageways, as the Federal Government repairs the failed segments of the bridge. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the appeal to commuters on Saturday, while on an inspection of the bridge and alternative routes rehabilitated by the State Government. The Governor also toured various highways where junctions and roundabouts have been redesigned to diffuse traffic, including Allen Junction, Maryland Junction, and Lekki’s first and second roundabouts, among others. Sanwo-Olu said the bridge’s repair was long overdue and could no longer be postponed as it would portend danger to the residents. The Governor urged motorists to be patient and cooperate with traffic management personnel de

Fraudster Bags 20 Years For Defrauding A Taiwanese A 30-year-old fraudster, Gabriel Adekola Oluokun, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State for defrauding a Taiwanese to the tune of $22,300 (Twenty-Two Thousand, Three Hundred United States Dollars). The convict was prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a six-count amended charge of obtaining money by false pretence for which he was found guilty and convicted. Oluokun’s journey to prison started when the Commission received a petition from one Nduka Lucious in which he alleged that the convict collected the sum of $22,300 from him in three instalments on the agreement that he will supply 100 metric tonnes of sesame seed to one Victoria Xhung, a China-based Taiwanese businesswoman, whom the petitioner represents in Nigeria. While the convict failed to deliver, he converted the sum to h

How To Be The Best Firstborn Child Written by: Justin Akadonye Sometimes you just feel  you carry all the weight on your shoulders. It is as though all the burdens were placed on you. So much responsibilities, so much to do! Sighs! In Nigeria and most african countries being the first child of one's parents comes with a Herculean task of keeping the family together, afloat, happy and satisfied. It starts quite early enough in your growing-up years. I remember how my brother was practically playing dad and baby-sitter when my parents would go out. It then went to getting the best grades so as to be exemplary to your younger siblings. Then in later years, you are practically the breadwinner in most Nigerian homes, especially where the other kids are not so well-to-do. You're expected to send monthly stipends for aged parents, repair leaking roofs and  offset other maintenance  costs of your family house. You are even the benefactor for your siblings f

438 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-123 Kaduna-50 Rivers-40 Edo-37 Adamawa-25 Oyo-20 Nasarawa-16 Osun-15 Enugu-15 FCT-14 Ekiti-13 Ondo-13 Ebonyi-11 Katsina-10 Abia-9 Delta-8 Kwara-4 Ogun-3 Cross River-3 Kano-3 Bauchi-3 Yobe-2 Sokoto-1 Niger-1 39,977 confirmed 16,948 discharged 856 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed excitement at the return of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, back to the ruling party. Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, expressed the feeling of the party while responding to the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Mohammadu Buhari to resign. The opposition party said the APC administration has failed on account of its inability to address the two planks on which it sought and received the mandate of Nigerians. However the APC spokesman said the PDP is ranting because of an impending massive defections that will hit the opposition party. The party said the return of Dogara to the APC is prelude to other defections to the APC The statement read: “The recent and unintelligible rants by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not unconnected to the impending mass defections set to hit the failed opposition party. “The PDP calls for the re

591 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Oyo-191 Lagos-168 FCT-61 Ondo-29 Osun-26 Ebonyi-24 Edo-23 Ogun-14 Rivers-13 Akwa Ibom-12 Kaduna-10 Katsina-6 Borno-4 Ekiti-3 Delta-3 Imo-3 Niger-1 39,539 confirmed 16,559 discharged 845 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility