The Chief of Staff to President Muhammad Buhari, Mr. Abba Kyari has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kyari had travelled to Germany on Saturday, March 7th to meet with officials of Siemens in Munich on the Nigerian electricity expansion programme.

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The Nigeria Governors‘ Forum(NGF) has set up a seven-member subcommittee to review the trend of the Coronavirus and global failing in petroleum price.

It was also set up to advise State governments on required measures to address the challenges of the economy.

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The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a man who cannot even run a Local Government Area.

The Coalition said this as the Federal Government decided to place a travel ban on some countries on Wednesday, after what seemed like an unnecessary delay.


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Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has been caught with an “altered” passport in Paraguay, the country’s Interior Ministry has confirmed.

The star, along with his brother, is now being held by police at a hotel in Asuncion.

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When the first case of the ravaging corona virus was confirmed by the Lagos State Government in the early hours of Friday, February 28, it came with some advice to the general public. Having confirmed that an Italian who returned from Italy – Europe’s worst-hit country with the virus – was carrying the virus and had been quarantined, the government issued some safety and enlightenment tips which ended on a warning note for people not to spread falsehood and fake news concerning the virus.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/03/05/how-ogun-tackled-coronavirus-by-kunle-somorin/

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose’s spokesman, Mr Lere Olayinka was on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged N20.5m theft including financial impropriety and abuse of office.

Olayinka was brought before Chief Magistrate Adesoji Adegboye on a three-count charge of abuse of office, stealing and fraud.

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The former President and Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Aremu Olusegun Obsanjo has on Wednesday, joined other eminent personalities in Ogun state to see a stage play titled ‘Aremu’ as he turned 83 years.

The movie, which is a depiction of the former President’s life and time was shown at the main auditorium of the Oluegun Obasanjo

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The House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to establish a Joint Security Task Force to address kidnapping and other forms of wrongdoing on the Lokoja-Abuja highway.

Moving the motion, Ibrahim said the security and welfare of the people was the primary purpose of government under Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution.

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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have teamed up to offer financial assistance to countries whose economies are threatened by the coronavirus disease.

This was made known on Monday in a statement jointly signed by the World Bank president, David Malpass, and IMF managing director, Kristalina Georgieva.https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/03/04/coronavirus-world-bank-imf-promise-financial-support-to-ravaging-countries/

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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Mr Chikwe Ihekweazu is currently under self-quarantine for possible infection of the deadly coronavirus.

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who was at the National Assembly on Tuesday, to brief the senate leadership on the level of Nigeria’s preparedness to contain the virus disclosed this to the leadership of the Senate.

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The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to suspend plenary for two weeks to enable the management of the National Assembly, put measures in place against the spread of coronavirus in the country.

This was part of the resolution of the house, following a motion of urgent public importance by representative Uyime Idem, and seconded by Ndudi Elumelu, on the need for immediate action to prevent any new cases of the virus.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/03/03/coronavirus-reps-to-suspend-plenary-for-2-weeks/

The supreme court has dismissed the application of Emeka Ihedioha, former governor of Imo state.

A panel of judges led by Ibrahim Muhammad, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), dismissed the application after it was heard on Tuesday.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/03/03/breaking-supreme-court-dismisses-ihediohas-application/

Pope Francis has tested negative to coronavirus after he had a “slight indisposition.”

This illness forced him to cancel all official activities amid fears in Italy over an outbreak of coronavirus.

The 83-year-old pontiff was reportedly given a ‘routine’ test after falling ill on Ash Wednesday with symptoms of a cold including a cough, fever, chills and sore throat.

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, yesterday, vowed to wipe out bandits in the state, as death toll from the attacked communities rises to 51.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked some villages in Igabi and Giwa local government areas of kaduna State on Sunday, shooting sporadically and burning down houses and vehicles.

According to reports, the bandits launched the attacks in what seems like revenge against the villagers who they accused of providing information on their hideouts to security agencies.

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A high Court in Ado-Ekiti, yesterday, sentenced a 21-year old man, Isa Abdulkareem, to death by hanging for armed robbery, in Ekiti state.

Abdulkareem was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery on the 8th of January 8, 2019.

Delivering judgment, Justice Oluwatoyin Abodunde held that the prosecuting counsel was able to prove that the alleged armed robbery happened.

Justice Abodunde added that the prosecution counsel was able to “prove every element of robbery with veracious evidence that has probative values”.

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The Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has today, presided over a Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons in a bid to implement strategies to effectively address proliferation of arms.

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President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said the life of former President Olusegun Obasanjo is full of unrelenting service to humanity.

Adesina stated this in a birthday message to Obasanjo. The ex-President will turn 83 on March 5.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) obtained a copy of the message on Sunday.

Adesina said Obasanjo had been making sacrifices for the noblest ideals and selflessness in nation-building.

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Sunday, visited the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba in a bid to tackle the ongoing onslaught against the deadly coronavirus disease currently bedeviling the world.

He expressed satisfaction with the facilities he met on ground and expressed confidence in the fight against the diseases. He, however, promised to meet with Governors from the surrounding states in order to ‘deepen the state government advocacy and development plans’.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/03/02/coronavirus-governor-babjide-sanwo-olu-inspects-new-isolation-facility-expresses-confidence-in-fight-against-disease/

A Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the delivery of judgment in the trial of the former spokesman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh.

Metuh, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his firm, Dextra Investment Limited are accused receiving N400million from the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) unlawfully.

He is also accused of carrying out a transaction of about $2m without going through a financial institution.

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The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday visited the family of the slain Remo Footballer in Sagamu, Tiamiyu Kazeem so as to commiserate with them on the sudden death of their son.

The Governor, who had expressed shock at the tragic event, and pledged that a proper and transparent investigation would be launched into the incident, also decided to pay the deceased family a commiserating visit.

While talking to the deceased family, relatives, and friends, Prince Abiodun said, “I condole with you all concerning the unfortunate death of your beloved son. This kind will not happen again in this community.

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One person has been confirmed dead as residents on Monday staged a protest in Sagamu, Ogun State over the death of Remo Stars Football Club Player, Tiamiyu Kazeem.

The protesters, who took to the streets, also stormed the Palace of Akarigbo and the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, demanding justice for the deceased.

However, the protest has allegedly claimed one life as it turned violent.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/24/breaking-three-protesters-one-police-killed-as-residents-protest-remo-stars-footballers-death/

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the military will aggressively tackle Boko Haram insurgents until they are completely eliminated.

The terrorist has on friday attacked Garkida, a town in Gombi, Local goverment area in North of Adamawa State.

It was recalled that the terrorist had attacked and killed about 30 travellers in Auno in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/24/insurgency-buhari-vows-to-continue-tackling-boko-haram/

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State said he has ordered for the immediate arrest of a yet-to-be-identified police officer, who allegedly caused the death of a young football player in the state, Tiamiyu Kazeem, AKA Kaka.

Last week, it was reported that an angry mob on Saturday stormed a police station in Sagamu, Ogun State, after the incident.

Kazeem played for Ogun State-based Remo Stars Football club.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/24/ogun-officer-who-allegedly-caused-footballers-death-ordered-to-be-arrested/

The Lagos State Government has arrested four Chinese nationals and 16 others for operating illegal dredging sites in various waterfronts in Ibeju-Lekki and Eti-Osa Local Government Areas of the State.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Arc. Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, who led the enforcement team, disclosed that the Chinese nationals were arrested for causing huge degradation to the State environment as well as eroding the shorelines of Lagos.

He said: “the individuals were arrested on-site at Eputu and Bogije for illegal dredging and industrial activities such as tug-boats manufacturing without regards to the State law on dredging activities.

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has admitted that the Presidency should rightly return to the Southern part of Nigeria after the expiration of President Buhari’s second tenure.

El-Rufai insisted that the North has no reason to remain in power after this tenure.

He added that, though it is not written in the constitution that there should be a provision for rotation, saying, in the interest of justice, equity and fair play, Presidency should go to other regions of the country.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/24/2023-it-is-rightful-for-presidency-to-return-to-south-after-buhari-el-rufai-admits/

JJC Skillz took to Instagram to declare his love for Funke Akindele alongside a video of an Imam sharing the secret to a happy marriage.

In the video shared by JJC Skillz, the Imam is seen granting an interview broadcast on Eman Channel.

The Imam said: “If my wife were to phone me now and tell me, ‘move to the left.’ I’d move to the left even if there’s no place. Out of love. That’s it. So what? If that makes her happy, it makes her happy.

“You know, people might say this guy is a chicken. I don’t mind being called a chicken. I’ll even ‘quack quack’ for you a little bit, so long as she’s happy. Mashallah

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/21/jjc-skillz-profess-more-love-for-funke-akindele/

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has on Friday, offered free medical treatment to 1,000 residents of Maikusidi community and environs in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) Niger State.

The NYSC State Cordinator, Mrs Funmilayo Ajayi, said that the gesture was part of the NYSC quarterly initiative tagged “Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD).’’

However, the exercise was carried out with the cooperation of Late Alhaji Muhammad Makusidi Global Foundation.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/21/nysc-offers-free-medical-treatment-to-1000-residents-in-niger/

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, sought the transfer of Lagos and Ogun roads, which include Shagamu to Ikorodu, Epe to Ijebu Ode and Lagos to Ota-Abeokuta, to the state.

While briefing State House Correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, in company with a former governor of the state, Segun Osoba, Governor Abiodun explained that the aim of seeking the transfer of the roads to the state is to commercialize them.

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Police officials and federal law enforcement agencies have confirmed that the international rapper, Pop Smoke who died on Wednesday, 19th February, was killed during a home invasion at a residence in Hollywood Hills, California.

The 20-year-old rapper whose real name is Bashar Barakah Jackson was reported to be enjoying the success of his sophomore mixtape, which was released last week.

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/20/why-rapper-popsmoke-was-shot-dead-despite-security-in-california/

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has called on Old Students Associations in Nigeria and in Diaspora, to support the state Government in its mission to revamp the State’s educational sector, in order to take its rightful place in the nation’s education system.

She made the call while receiving the National Executive members of Queens School, Ede and Ibadan Old Girls Association (QSOGA), who were on a courtesy visit to her office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

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https://www.voiceofawori.com.ng/deputy-gov-noimot-salako-calls-for-old-students-partnership-to-improve-education-in-ogun/

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika today revealed that the nation’s international airports have been collaborating effectively with relevant agencies to ensure the dreaded ‘Covid-19’ does not find it’s way into the country.

Sen. Sirika made this known with the Ministers of Health, Information, and Humanitarian Services after inspecting facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja to check it’s preparedness to forestall a spread of the virus in the country.

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday has approved the enlargement of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), replacing Barrister Joy Nunieh with Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, as Acting Managing Director.

The President also increased the members of the committee from three to five persons, which include Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, Ag. Executive Director (Projects); Mr. Ibanga Bassey Etang, Ag. Executive Director (Finance and Administration); Mrs. Caroline Nagbo (Member); and Cecilia Bukola Akintomide, OON, a former Vice President with African Development Bank, (Member).

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https://thenewsadvocate.com/2020/02/19/buhari-approves-enlargement-of-imc-appoints-pondei-as-md/