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The Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON) has commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai for giving a morale-boosting talk to Nigerian troops at the frontline as the final push to dislodge the remnants of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists begins.Speaking from his Owerri home this saturday morning, the national Chairman of ELFON; Hon. Godstime Chukwubuikem Samuel said Nigerian Youths are happy with the latest move by the Chief of Army staff and his men to end the existence of Boko haram insurgency in Nigeria.Hon. Godstime said that Buratai’s appearance at the battle field to free Nigeria…

Due to the announcement of total lockdown in Ogun State, which won’t allow movement as from tommorow – I went to get one or two things which include whistle and other things because of security threats we’ve been facing in almost every Community in Ogun State.I called a close big brother around 12noon to inquire about the price of a whistle at the market, the person said it’s #500 because people are rushing to get whistle.Around 1:50pm this afternoon, I bought this whistle which is usually sold at #200 at the rate of #1000.On getting to Sapon, I bought it…

The Ogun State Government said it has purchased a molecular laboratory as part of its efforts towards flattening the curve of the Coronavirus pandemic in the Country, just as it is working on reviewing relaxation windows for people of the State during the 14-day lockdown extension recently ordered by the Federal Government.In a statement on Wednesday, Governor Abiodun said the molecular laboratory would be unveiled during the period of this lockdown at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Sagamu, where finishing touches are being put to its operationalisation. The Governor had, while declaring open two Isolation Centres in the State, promised…

Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has reportedly sent one of his queens, packing from the palace over allegations of adultery.According to sources, Olori Badirat Ajoke was sent packing yesterday after allegations were made by a popular blogger, Esther Aboderin aka Esabod that a wife of the Alaafin of Oyo was having an adulterous affair with a popular fuji artiste, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1).I learnt that it was an emotional scene at the Alaafin’s palace watching Olori Badirat Ajoke, who is actually the 9th wife and not the last wife as believed in certain quarters, of the highly…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen TY Buratai had Special Easter luncheon with troops of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (TC OPLD) on Monday the 13th of April 2020, at the Army Special Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.The event was led by the COAS who was accompanied by the Chief of Training and Operations Army Maj Gen EO Udoh, Corps Commander Engineers Maj Gen JS Malu, Theatre Commander Theatre Command OPLD Maj Gen F Yahaya, Commander Sector 2 Brig Gen LA Araba, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and large number of gallant and…

Yoruba Ni Mi, Omo K’aro OjireMo wari fun Eledumare Oba A’jiki …Edumare Oba A’jige🙏🏽🙏🏽. April 13, 2020. Igbimo Apapo Yoruba L’agbaye Easter Monday Message: Embrace Omoluabi Ethos. I send you special solidarity greetings of peace and love from Mexico and America as we join the call of His Majesty, Aare Oladotun Hassan (Esq), President, Igbimo Apapo Yoruba L’agbaye; lead body of the Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide and the Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide, along with all affiliated groups globally, in same vein we grert all the great sons and daughters of Oduduwa in Yoruba Land, and by extension all of Nigeria,…

The President of Federal republic of Nigeria Muhammad Buhari has extended the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in the federal capital territory, Lagos and Ogun States by 14 daysThe president disclosed this in his broadcast to the nation on Monday.President Buhari had ordered the restriction of movements in the affected states which are the hardest hit by the coronavirus in the country, for two weeks. The two weeks elapses today, Monday, April 13, 2020.In his words: “With this in mind and having carefully considered the briefings and Report from the Presidential Task Force and the various options offered, it has become necessary to extend the…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr. Adebayo Dayo over anti-party activities.The suspension was contained in a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Ogun State, Mr. Oyejide Sunkanmi.The statement reads: “At a meeting of the Ogun State Working Committee (OGSWC) of the PDP held at the State PDP Headquarters in Abeokuta on the 26th of March, 2020, attended by officers listed in the schedule hereto with their signatures affixed, concerning allegations of anti-party activities against Engineer Adebayo Dayo (erstwhile State Chairman), it was resolved as follows:”Notwithstanding the refusal of Engineer…

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the complete lockdown of the state for Twenty four Hours for the next two weeks starting from the 13th of April, 2020.Following the announcement of a confirmed case of the deadly Corona Virus (COVID-19) disease in Minna, the state capital.However, a window is created to allow people replenish household essentials, on the following days, Thursday 16th April, Monday 20th April, Thursday 23rd April and Monday 27th April, 2020 from 6AM to 6PM, adding that the window is not for social or religious activities as any one caught flaunting the order will face…

The National Human Rights Commission has expressed displeasure over the alleged inhuman treatment meted out on some Nigerians by the Chinese authorities in Beijing.Mr Tony Ojukwu Executive Secretary of NHRC in a statement in Abuja stated , that the commission noted with concern the alleged inhuman treatment.He said that the information at their disposal indicated that Nigerians and other African nationals have been singled out for forced quarantine despite undergoing an initial 14-day quarantine.“Reports of ejection of some Nigerians from their homes and hotels by the Chinese authorities are clearly acts of discrimination and a gross violation of human rights.”…