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1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. 4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly. 5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven. 6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment. 7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the wo...

In Pursuant to the need to mitigate the spread of corona virus amongst passengers, the Federal Road Safety Corps has arrested a total of 144 offenders for overloading of vehicles in persons and ordered all categories of transporters to ensure full compliance with the provisions of Regulation 108 (1) of the National Road Traffic Regulation 2012 on compulsory passenger manifest; while directing all public transport operators to imbibe necessary precautionary measures in their parks and terminals as failure to adhere strictly to this order will attract the necessary sanctions. In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, he said that the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi who gave the order stated that the Corps observed that despite the palpable spread of the virus, public transport operators continued to board passengers to full capacity without consideration to social distancing, passenger manifest and seat spacing of passengers. He said this unhealthy be...

The Chairman Senate Committee on Information Senator Danladi Sankara has called on Nigerians to be weary of fake news on the Coronavirus especially on the social media. Senator Sankara in a statement observed that there are a number of unrealistic stories on the virus which seems to create panic instead of precaution. He pointed out the story making rounds few days ago alleging that some members of the National Assembly tested positive to the Virus as one of such fake news. The Chairman senate Committee on information pointed out that the duty to announce any case of Coronavirus in the country is under the purview of the Nigerian Centre for disease control or the ministry of health and not private individuals. Senator Sankara advised Nigerians to strictly adhere to the sanitary guidelines as released by health officials  especially maintaining social distancing and constant washing of hands. He explained that in spite of the two weeks recess the Senate will be ready to ...

THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER SAYS THE NIGERIA CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, NCDC HAS CLEARED THE MINISTER, SULEIMAN ADAMU OF THE COVID-19 DISEASE. THIS FOLLOWED THE RELEASE OF RESULT AFTER THE WATER RESOURCES MINISTER REPORTEDLY SUBMITTED HIMSELF FOR MEDICAL SCRUTINY BY THE NCDC,  AFTER HE RETURNED FROM THE UK RECENTLY. A STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY  INDICATES THAT THE MINISTER WHO ATTENDED A HIGH LEVEL  MEETING ON WATER IN THE UK ON 10TH MARCH RETURNED TO NIGERIA THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HAS BEEN TAKING ALL DUE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT HIMSELF,  HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AND HIS CONTACTS SINCE HIS RETURN. THE STATEMENT ADDED THAT THE MINISTER IS STRENGTHENED BY THIS OUTCOME AND IS URGING ALL NIGERIANS TO ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES THROUGH REGULAR HAND WASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER.

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Correctional Services to take urgent steps to protect inmates at the various correctional centres nationwide from coronavirus, also known as COVID 19.. The House Committee on Reformatory Institutions says it is imperative for the government to ensure that those in confinement are protected from the virus at this critical time. The committee called on Nigerian Correctional Services to  put in place urgent measures to safeguard inmates and staff of the correctional service  from contracting coronavirus, which is currently ravaging the world.

The Nollywood Actress, dancer, singer, media personality and a philanthropist. Anita was born on 4th January,1985 in Anambra state, Nigeria. She is currently 34 years old. Anita Joseph is an actress who hails from Anambra state in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She completed both her primary and secondary education there. She is a graduate of Mass communication from the University of Calabar, she later went to Lagos to search for greener pastures. She was married traditionally to an average income earning businessman who was based in Aba, Abia state, Nigeria. The marriage which could not produced any fruit of the womb after 3 years ended as the actress took a walk and moved on with life. She kicked off her career as a dancer in one of the numerous clubs and hotels where she meet with a certain big boy based on Europe called Mr. Martin's Okorie. According to source, Anita turned down the marriage proposal of the Europe based Man who has been friends with the actress for m...

Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong commends security agencies particularly the Department of State Services for the rescue of five kidnapped aid workers by the Boko Haram terrorist group including Jennifer Ukambomg Samuel, a nurse from Plateau State. Governor Lalong in a statement says he is excited at this development and thanks President Muhammadu Buhari for his support in ensuring that all those in captivity are set free while the terror group and other criminals are fished out and dealt with. Lalong had given assurances to the family of Jennifer that the State Government will work with all necessary agencies to secure her release when he sent a delegation to the family led by commissioner of Budget and Planning Mr. Sylvester Wallangko. The Governor says efforts to rescue other citizens of Plateau State still under Boko Haram captivity are ongoing and asked the family and people of Plateau State to continue to pray and support the Government and security agenc...

NESG has revealed that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), may lead to one of two outcomes; a win-win outcome for all African countries, or a zero-sum game in which the gain of one country becomes the loss of another and vice versa. NESG in its, “Impact assessment study and economy-wide implications of the AfCFTA on the Nigerian economy,” released on Monday, said implementation of the continental agreement will trigger a surge in imports across sectors of the Nigerian economy. The major concern, according to NESG, is the issue of dumping and strict enforcement of the Rules of Origin (RoO), as enshrined in the AfCFTA framework document. The relatively large market size of Nigeria makes the economy a target for dumping. To protect the economy from the dumping of inferior and substandard products, the report suggests that the RoO needs to be well-strengthened and tightened. This may require Nigeria using the five-year transitional period to negotiate and adjust with...

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the gun attack in Kaduna on the convoy of the Emir of Potiskum, Yobe State, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram.  At statement by the special adviser to the president of the Senate on media Ola Awoniyi said Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the convoy of the Emir around Maraban Jos on Kaduna-Zaria road, killing some of the Emir's aides and leaving others injured. Lawan expressed his condolence with the revered Emir and the families of those killed in the sad incident. The Senator Lawan also prayed for speedy recovery of the Emir and others who were injured. He called on the security agencies to ensure that everyone with a hand in the heinous crime is brought to justice while ensuring quick rescue of those who were abducted in the incident.

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday in the State House signed the 2019 Finance Bill into law. This is sequel to the passage of the Bill by the National Assembly and the subsequent forwarding of the Bill by the legislature to the President for assent. Mr. President submitted the Finance Bill, 2019 on the 14th of October 2019 to accompany the 2020 Executive Budget Proposals and 2020 Appropriation Bill, which proposes to introduce tax reforms that will help Government achieve its revenue projections for the 2020 Budget (N8.155trillion). It would be recalled that President Buhari, while presenting the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, had also presented the Finance Bill and said: “This Finance Bill has five strategic objectives, in terms of achieving incremental, but necessary, changes to our fiscal laws.” “The finance bill strategic objectives include the following: Promoting fiscal equity by mitigating instances of regressive taxation (such as tax refor...

Registration exercise for 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) commenced at centre in Lagos on Monday with candidates showing up as early as 7:00 AM. Meanwhile, Mrs Patricia Arukwe, the Lagos State Coordinator of the Joint Admission

Press Release The first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for 2020, earlier slated to hold on Monday and Tuesday, January 20 and 21, 2020, respectively, has now been rescheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 23 and 24, 2020.

Dominic is one of the best actress in Nigeria. She is also the richest actress in Nigeria today with net worth of about 950 million naria. Rita Dominic has been a very private person when it comes to her relationship, making her one of the least controversial celebrities in Nigeria. She was born on July 12, 1975 in Mbaise, Imo state in a family of six. She is a part of the Royal Nwaturuocha family of About Mbaise LGA, and her late parents were medical practioners; her father was a medical doctor and her mother a nursing officer.  She appeared in various play and child shows, after graduating from the rather fancy federal government College Ikot Epene, she went on to study theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, which she grady from with honours in 1999.

The Nollywood Actress Chizzy Alichi who had her grand wedding few weeks ago showers husband with a shocking words. The Actress took to her Instagram page and decided to announce to her fans that she used to be scared of marriage " in my industry many have gone and come out. I don't want that to happen to me. I want forever marriage. I just date and enjoy the relationship while it lasts once it's getting serious and I feel he might pop the question I will end it.

They were in love, in fact, nobody envisaged that there would be a separation, not to talk of a divorce between Nollywood’s actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, and her husband, what a world. But like some celebrity marriages, Dakore and Olumide Akande are no more. Just like a pack of badly stacked cards, the nine-year-old wedding crumbled and the centre cannot hold.

Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has condemned in strong terms the killing of innocent persons following an attack by gunmen at Kulben village in Kombun district of Mangu LGA on Wednesday 8th January 2020. The Governor in a reaction described the attack as another attempt to puncture the peace that has gradually returned to the State. Lalong while commiserating with victims and families of those killed, warned that his administration will not sit down and watch any group or individuals cause chaos in the State and retrun it to the dark days of insecurity.

The beautiful Actress Rachael Okonkwo Popularly known by her fans as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka just bag another appointment from the Enugu State government. She becomes Enugu State Ambassador on Youth Development. She shared caption; " Well deserved.... Enugu Ambassador on Youth Development. It can only be God. @ rechaelokonkwo Ugo oma... Child of grace".

This could be described as breaking news especially to those who have a degree in Mass Communication, or currently studying to get this degree, or you have friends who have something to do with this degree in Nigeria. The era of having Mass Communication as a degree programme in Nigerian universities is now officially over.

Pope Francis Apologised on Wednesday for widely-viewed slap of a woman who grabbed his hand as he greeted Catholic faithful on New Year's Eve. The image of Francis slapping his way free from the clutches of the admirer hit on social media instantly.

According to Tunezmediablog, Regina Daniel has fallen ill, and will have to remain on her sickbed during the New year's festivities. Last month, the actress caused a stir on Instagram when fans spotted what looks like a baby bump on her in a video during " Malaria Eradication Program" initiative sponsored by her husband's foundation.

Her birthday to her. She's indeed a beautiful girl. Mummy's photograph

Tuesday, December 24, 2019: In recent times, there has been significant contention with respect to merchant imposed N50 stamp duty assessments on consumers for transactions. This imposed fee is supposedly a pass through for onward transmission as a government mandated surcharge.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has made clarifications regarding Visa on Arrival at the point of Entry, for holders of passports of African Countries. A statement by the Service' Public Relations Officer, Sunday James indicates that the Visa on Arrival at the point of Entry with effect from January 2020 was introduced to accelerate African Integration. Nigeria took the strategic decision to break barriers that hinder free movement of people within the continent.

In furtherance of its quest to make financial services more accessible and affordable to various stakeholders in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed downward most charges and fees for banking services as contained in the new Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial, and Non-bank Financial Institutions, with effect from January 1, 2020.

THE LOOMING  NATIONWIDE BLACKOUT THREATENED  BY NATIONAL UNION OF ELECTRICITY EMPLOYEES HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THIS END, THE LAWMAKERS AT WEDNESDAYS PLENARY FOLLOWING A MOTION BY THE DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER DECIDED TO MEET UNION REPRESENTATIVES TO AVERT THE INDUSTRIAL ACTION.

The Acting managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission Mrs Joy nunieh has during a session with the House of representatives committee on NDDC to defend the commissions budgetary spending informed the lawmakers that all emergency contracts awarded will be suspended.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has made clarifications regarding Visa on Arrival at the point of Entry, for holders of passports of African Countries. A statement by the Service' Public Relations Officer, Sunday James indicates that the Visa on Arrival at the point of Entry with effect from January 2020 was introduced to accelerate African Integration.

      The photo hit online after a great outing was made for their family bonding.The only one absent was new Mother and Davido's beautiful bride to be Chioma Rawand but his daughters were present. Davido's father, Adeleke Adedeji is a very rich man and one of Nigeria's prominent billionaires.

www.cbn.gov.ng CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Press Release Following the current impact of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) on the global economy coupled with efforts by the Nigerian Government, including partial lockdown in some States and at the Federal level, to check the spread of the virus in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wishes to inform stakeholders and members of the Nigerian public that the Bank will remain open for business during this period. As a responsible public institution and regulator, we have triggered our business continuity plans to ensure that the Bank’s operations remain largely undisrupted at this present time when social distancing has become key to checking further spread of the virus. We have also directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other financial institutions to do same. The welfare and safety of our staff and their families, and indeed all Nigerians, remain top priority to us. Consequently, with effect from Wednesday, March 25, 2...

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has embarked on self isolation considering the fact that as a public figure, he must have had contact with some confirmed contact cases of COVID-19. The self isolation is also due to Governor Abubakar Bello's outing at the Nigeria Governors' Forum meeting on the 18th of March which was also attended by his colleagues among whom is also the Bauchi state Governor. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje indicates that the Governor has already gone on to isolate himself while tests would be run to know his status. "Considering the fact that I was in Abuja the whole of last week to participate in the APC National meeting with the President, The Nigeria Governors forum meeting, National Economic council meeting and the World bank break fast meeting, as a way of leading by example, I have placed my self on isolation and waiting to be tested, along with members of my family".  He acknowledged the direc...

*Shuts down all educational institutions in the state *Directs all public officers/civil servants to work from their homes except health workers, Forest Guards, Neighbourhood Watch personnel, Water Corporation staff, Waste Management operatives, staff of Enugu State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Fighters and all those involved in other essential services. *Suspends all cultural and social gatherings including marriage ceremonies, burial ceremonies, masquerade festivals, drinking bars, night clubs and all group sporting and recreational activities. *Says that social distancing protocol as advised by Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) should be observed during public religious worship as well as in restaurants and eateries. *Directs all Local Government Council Chairmen to mobilise their Environmental and Community Health Workers to sustain the ongoing public enlightenment on protocol for prevention of Coronavirus disease transmission in our markets and parks. *St...

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving a reduction in the pump price of petrol from N145 to N125 per litre. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, described the president's decision as a product of a progressive mind driving the machinery of a responsible and compassionate government. Similarly the All Progressives Congress says the new price of petrol to N125/litre from the previous N145/litre,is a demonstration of unalloyed commitment to the welfare and well being of Nigerians by the present administration. The party in a statement by Lanre Issa Onilu it's National Publicity Secretary  says the action is pro-people. The party hope that this noble gesture, would reflect positively in the lives of all Nigerians.

The Northern Governors Forum has sent warm felicitations to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his 63rd birthday (8th March 2020). The Forum in a message through its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is a unique gift to Nigeria as he has been tenacious and patriotic in his service to the country and the upliftment of it's people. Lalong said "as Chairman of the National Economic Council, Prof. Osinbajo has shown his deep knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing the Nigerian economy as well as deployed his versatility, team spirit and mobilization skills in advancing practical solutions to its improvement". He added that" the vice President has shown total loyalty not only to President Muhammadu Buhari, but to the nation by giving reliable counsel and carrying out his assignments with excellence". The Chairman also highlighted the Vice President's deep passion f...

The All Progressives Congress felicitates with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo  on the occasion of his 63rd birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2020. The party in a statement by it's National Publicity Secretary Lanre Issa Onilu, salute the patriotism, doggedness and untiring efforts of the Vice President in partnering and assisting President Muhammadu Buhari, in tackling insecurity, fighting corruption and resetting the nation's economy on the path of growth and development. The APC particularly note the Vice President's massive contributions in the success of the APC-led administration's Social Investment Programme (SIP), which is reputed to be Africa's biggest and most ambitious social welfare policy for the most vulnerable in the society. The party also applauds the Vice President's headship of the National Economic Council (NEC), a development, which has ensured a more beneficial synergy between the Federal and State governments in quickly and...

Nollywood Actress,  Shan George  shed tears of joy after she was appointed by the governor of Cross River State to be the Chairman of the Callywood Board Veteran  Nollywood actress, Shan George couldn’t hold her joy after she was appointed by the governor of Cross River State to be the Chairman of the Callywood Board. The veteran actress who took to her Instagram page to reveal the good news expressed that she never saw the appointment coming.

The Actress's friend OMA Nanadi, congratulated her on social media.  She says: congratulations are in order for Queen Nwokoye and her husband Oluchi Uzoma, as they welcome their third child. She shared the news on social media while congratulating her for becoming a new mother. She also shared old photos of the actress when she was pregnant with her baby girl whom she delivered recently. Queen is yet to announce to her fans  social media but many people have been pouring in their congratulatery messages since OMA made it known that the actress delivered her now baby girl safely. Source:  legit.com

The Single African Air Transport Market is a flagship project of Agenda 2063 of the African Union which aims to ensure intra-regional connectivity between the cities of Africa as an impetus to the continent’s economic integration and growth agenda The Initiative launched in 2018  is expected to provides eligibility criteria for African community carriers, safety and security standards, mechanisms for fair competition and dispute settlement as well as consumer protection It is also designed to create additional 300,000 jobs directly and 2 million indirect jobs for people across Africa by 2063. The provides for the full liberalisation of intra-African air transport services in terms of market access, and the free exercise of first, second, third, fourth and fifth freedom traffic rights for scheduled and freight air services by eligible airlines. It will also remove restrictions on ownership and provide for the full liberalisation of frequencies

The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has screened Dr. Kingsley Obiora for the position of Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), urging him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the task of assisting the Bank achieve its mandate of ensuring monetary and price stability, among others. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Uba Sani  stated this on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, while the committee grilled Dr. Obiora, following the latter’s nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari for the position of Deputy Governor. Sen. Uba, who commended the nomination of Obiora as fitting, expressed confidence that the nominee was well suited for the position, bearing in mind the fact that he had been actively involved in the process of monetary policy formulation at both the national and international levels. According to him, the Senate, through the Committee, decided to give the screening expeditious consideration, given the s...

The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba said the Federal Government had made tremendous progress in her effort to reposition the economy of the country. Speaking on Monday January, 2020 while receiving Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary to Nigeria, Yutaka Kikuta in his office, Prince Agba said the most recent was the return of the budget cycle from January - December. “We want to sustain what happened last year in terms of early budget passage, we will continue to work with the National Assembly to repeat the feat. If we fail to repeat it, it means that what happened was just a chance or a fluke but if we do it means that we have a process and a plan that we intend to build on” the Minister further explained. The Minister added that the return of the Budget cycle to January was deliberate and in line with the current administration’ economic recovery plan, which is culminating in the development of another National Devel...

Akwa- Ibom State Governor, Mr.Udom Emmanuel has pledged to support the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) in its reform and privatisation mandate and called on Nigerians to support the privatisation agency in exercising its mandate. Receiving the management team of BPE, led by its Director General, Mr. Alex A. Okoh, which paid a courtesy visit to the Governor. Gov.Emmanuel expressed satisfaction with the efforts being put in place by the Federal Government through the BPE to resolve the lingering legal tussle on the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) at Ikot-Abasi which is in a moribund state. He noted the stabilizing role of BPE in the nation’s economy and said that government was not usually a good manager of businesses but provides an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, hence the need to support the Bureau to carry out its assignment. The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Mr.Moses Frank Ekpo, said the floating of an airline-Ibom Air by his go...