The Senior Project Officer, European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), Sylvester Somo has underscored the need for all the health measures and safety protocols to be observed during the September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State in order to ensure that votes are cast in a safe environment. Somo also said the EU was…
Buruji Bows to Covid-19
Buruji Kashamu, a former senator representing Ogun West constituency is dead. A tweet by a friend and former colleague in the Senate, Ben Murray-Bruce said Kashamu died of complications associated with Covid-19. He died at First Cardiology Consultants, Lagos where he was receiving treatment. We recall that the same facility treated late Abba Kyari, until…
In Osun, Mother and Child Health Suffers Neglect
From Raheemat Adeniran I decided to seek antenatal care at the State Hospital, Ede after my family’s recent relocation to the state. That was my first delivery in the state. My two previous pregnancies and births were managed at a military hospital in Ibadan where I was managed as a civilian patient. It was my…
Confusion as Widow of Ex-Edo Speaker is Abducted While Escorting Husband’s Corpse
It was double calamity for the family of former Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Zakawanu Garuba who died in the early hours of Friday, July 18 at the age of 55. His widow was reportedly kidnapped while escorting the corpse of her late husband to Edo State from Abuja for burial according to Muslim…
Obaseki Tasks Edo Varsity on Innovation in Revenue Generation
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has tasked the Governing Council of the Edo University Iyamho, to explore innovative approaches to generate revenue for the running of the university amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The governor said this during a courtesy visit to him at government house in Benin City, by members of the Governing Council…
The Okowas Recover from COVID-19
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife, Edith, and daughter have tested negative to COVID-19. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olisa Ifeajika, made this known in a statement in Asaba on Tuesday. Ifeajika said that other members of the governor’s family also tested negative to the virus. Recall that the governor and his wife…
Journalist Shares COVID-19 Experience
Patrick Ochoga, Edo State correspondent of the Leadership newspaper, has appealed to Nigerians to take the guidelines and protocols as prescribed by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 seriously. Ochoga, who just survived the disease, said his appeal became necessary as a result of the nonchalant attitude of many Nigerians towards the pandemic. The…
Felicitations as Okowa Marks 61st Birthday in COVID-19 Isolation
Last year when he turned 60, Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa rolled out the drums in celebration of the milestone. The state was agog as he hit Diamond. Family members, political associates, friends and well wishers were around to honour him on his special day. This year’s birthday is however a different ball game. It…
COVID-19: Delta Govt Reads Out The Riot Act to Protocols Defaulters
In the face of soaring figures for the coronavirus infection in the state, Delta State Government announced on Wednesday it would take stringent measures to ensure full compliance with prescribed protocols for averting the spread of the virus. Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, who stated this at a media briefing in Asaba, said some of…
Osun SSG Tests Positive for Covid-19
The Secretary to the Government of Osun State, Wole Oyebamiji, has tested positive for Covid-19. The confirmation of his status came from Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, Commissioner for Health, Osun state, on Tuesday. Isamotu also stated that 10 new cases of Covid-19 have been discovered, while one patient who has been receiving treatment but tested negative…
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