Economy News

Ogun First Lady Distributes Another Batch of Palliatives to Vulnerable

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In a bid to soften the harsh effects of the lingering lockdown on vulnerable members of the society, wife of the Ogun state governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has offered support to widows and children in the state through the provision of basic materials for their use.  Mrs Abiodun while Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Proliferation of Substandard Hand Sanitizers

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Since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country, hand sanitizers of different brands have flooded major markets and stores in Akure, Ondo state without NAFDAC number. In this special report Olufisoye Adenitan finds out the authenticity of some of the products. Her report.Continue Reading

Economy News

Lagos Residents Expressed Mixed Feelings towards Extension of Lockdown

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In Lagos State, mixed reactions have trailed the extension of the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state and the country at large. Yesterday in his second nationwide broadcast on Covid-19, President Muhammadu Buhari had extended the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the FCT by another 14 days, beginning from tonight. When Radio […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

COVID-19 Lockdown: Analysts Calls for Patience

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Federal and State governments affected by the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country need to consider the wellbeing of Nigerians in the implementation of the 14 days extension of the lockdown.  A public affairs analyst, Mr Phil Aragbada stated this while reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech to Nigerians on the […]Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19 Case Update: 20 New Cases, 91 Discharged

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Twenty new cases of COVID-19 have been reported as follows:13 in Lagos2 in Edo2 in Kano2 in Ogun1 in OndoAs at 09:50 pm 13th April there are 343 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 91 have been discharged with 10 deaths.No of states with confirmed cases:19.Lagos- 189FCT- 56Osun- 20Edo- 14Oyo- 11Ogun- 9Bauchi- 6Kaduna- 6Akwa […]Continue Reading

Health

Expert Wants Nigerians to Prioritize Hand Washing

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A Laboratory scientist, Mr Ayodeji Awe wants Nigerians to prioritize the use of water and soap to wash their hands as a way of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Awe, an assistant Director of laboratory services at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, gave the advice in a reaction to concerns over the prevalence of […]Continue Reading

Crime

Gov. Abiodun Pledges to Deal Ruthlessly With Criminals

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to ruthlessly deal with criminals in the state. The governor made the pledge in a statement made available by his chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin. Governor Abiodun urged the police to intensify efforts at curbing the nefarious activities of criminals and promptly investigate those involved in criminal […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Update: 5 New Cases Recorded, 85 Discharged

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Five new cases of covid-19 have been reported as follows: 2 in Lagos2 in Kwara1 in Katsina As at 09:10 pm 12th April there are 323 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. 85 have been discharged with 10 deaths There are 19 states with confirmed cases in Nigeria they are: Lagos- 176FCT- 56Osun- 20Edo- […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Examining the Effects of Lockdown on Nigerians

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Covid-19 has wreaked havoc worldwide, with over one million confirmed cases, while deaths are being recorded on a daily basis. To curtail the spread of the pandemic, the federal and some state governments have been coming up with various measures, which include total lockdown in three states, partial lockdown in few states, with a ban […]Continue Reading

Economy

Lockdown Order: Osun Residents Lament over Hardship

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Residents of Osun State have called on the Government to relax the lockdown order imposed to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. A cross-section of the people who spoke with Radio Nigeria correspondent Adenitan Akinola lamented the untold hardship the lockdown had brought on them. Adenitan AkinolaContinue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Case Update: 16 New Cases Recorded 44 Discharged

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Sixteen new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina. As at 09:30 pm 7th April there are 254 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Fourty-four have been discharged with six deaths. Currently:Lagos- 130 FCT- 50 Osun- […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Case Update: 6 New Cases Reported 35 Discharged

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Six new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 2 in Kwara, 2 in Edo, 1 in Rivers and 1 in the FCT. As at 09:30 pm 6th April there are 238 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-five have been discharged with five deaths. Currently : Lagos- 120 FCT- 48 Osun- 20 […]Continue Reading

Security

Covid-19: NSCDC Enforces Total Border Lockdown in Ogun

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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, is engaging residents of riverine communities along the Nigerian – Benin Republic border towards enforcing the restriction of movement on the creeks and waterways. Ogun State Commandant of Corps, Mr Hameed Abodunrin who made this known to Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta said 570 officers and men of […]Continue Reading

News

Covid-19 Case Update: Ondo Coronavirus Patient in Stable Condition

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The first covid-19 Patient in Ondo State is in stable condition and responding to treatment. Commissioner for health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro who disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Akure expressed optimism that the patient would soon recover. Dr Adegbenro urged residents of the state to remain calm and adhere strictly to all safety measures especially social […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Ogun Governor’s Wife Distributes Relief Materials to the Vulnerable

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Residents of communities in Ogun Central and Ogun West senatorial districts of the state have benefited from the distribution of relief materials by the wife of the Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun. Mrs Abiodun who spoke with journalists after the distribution said the gesture was to assist the less privileged especially the vulnerable during the stay […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19 Case Update: 8 New Cases Recorded 33 Discharged

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Eight new cases of covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 5 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT and 1 in Kaduna State. As at 09:30 pm 5th April there are 232 confirmed cases of covid-19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-three have been discharged with five deaths. Currently: Lagos- 120 FCT- 47 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Edo- […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Covid-19 Lockdown: Streets, Markets Deserted in Ogun

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The lockdown order by the Federal Government to curtail the spread of coronavirus pandemic has commenced in Ogun State with high compliance by the residents. Correspondent Wale Oluokun, who monitored the situation in Abeokuta reports that the major roads were deserted while the markets were empty all around the capital city. His report.Continue Reading