Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced an extension in the lockdown imposed on the state as a result of COVID-19 till May 24. Given reason for the extension, the governor cited non-compliance by residents with safety regulations and the community spread of the virus in the state. “In view of the evidence of community […]
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FG orders civil servants to resume Monday
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s easing of lockdown order in the country, the federal civil service has order civil servants from Grade level 14 and above to resume on Monday.This order was contained in circular signed by Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan. In the circular, it was said that the Federal secretariat […]
FG DISBURSES $120.6M AS PERFORMANCE-BASED GRANTS TO 24 STATES
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed the sum of N43,416,000,000.00 (USD120.6 million) as performance-based grants to 24 eligible States on the basis of the results achieved in 2018 under the performance-based grant component of the World Bank-Assisted States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) Programme-for-Results, which is wholly-financed with a loan amount of USD750 […]
Zakat & Sadaqat Foundation distributes food materials to widows, vulnerable
In its effort to bring succour to the poor and vulnerable in the country, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, Egba/Yewa Zone, Ogun State, distributed food materials and cash to over 200 fasting Muslims and the vulnerables in the state.According to the Coordinator of the zone, Alhaji Kewulere Anifowose, the gesture was meant to bring smiles into […]
For the records: full speech of President Muhammadu Buhari address to the nation
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 2020. Fellow Nigerians I will start by commending you all for the resilience and […]
Breaking: Buhari eases lockdown
President Muhammadu Buhari has said their will be ease in the on going lockdown in the country effective 2 May. The President stated this during his live broadcast to the nation.