Month: March 2021

HAJJ 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate Prerequisite For Entry Into Saudi Arabia

Intending Pilgrims for the Y2021 Hajj exercise have been advised to endeavour to take the COVID-19 vaccine whenever the Federal Government commences its dispensation in Nigeria as only holders of the vaccine certificate would be allowed entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when the Hajj exercise begins. The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs,…

Don’t Panic, Lagos Government Advises Lagosians On Food Prices

Lagosians have been advised not to panic following reports that trucks conveying food from the North are stuck on the way. There is no need for anxiety, Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has assured Lagosians, saying food security is guaranteed, despite the crisis. Speaking as guest on “Daily Digest with Jimi Disu”,…

Savvy Publishes Its First Impact Report Since Launch

Non-profit organization, Savvy, has today, published its first impact report since its launch. On February 24, 2021, it published a post on Facebook and other social media platforms that read: “Feb. 4, made it 6 months since we launched the Savvy Fellowship program, and it seems like yesterday. How time flies.” On a mission to…

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Accreditation Team Visits LASUTH

As part of the activities of the accreditation exercise of the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (MNCN) paid a visit to the Management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) recently. In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director, LASUTH, Prof Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo said the hospital indeed…

Nigeria Receives First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines

Nigeria has received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines. The NAFDAC-approved Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines arrived in the country around noon on Tuesday, through an Emirates airline. Present at the airport to receive the vaccines were the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 and Secretary General to the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, the Minister for…

Zamfara Abduction: President Buhari Celebrates Release Of School Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “overwhelming joy” over release of abducted female students in Zamfara State. The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Mohammed Matawalle had earlier today confirmed that 279 schoolgirls were released without paying any ransom adding that their release was secured through dialogue with their abductors. Reacting to the development in a statement issued…

Residents, Motorists Excited As Apapa Gridlock Eases Off

It is fresh breath of relief for residents and motorists plying the Apapa corridor, with the take-off of electronic call-up system in the Lagos seaports, last weekend. According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary of the Lagos State Government, Gboyega Akosile, major access roads into the Apapa corridor are now substantially free…

Ogun Tackles Maternal Mortality, Distribute Tricycle Ambulances To LGs

As part of efforts to improve the health indices of citizens as well as put an end to maternal deaths and other health emergencies, the Ogun Government has distributed 22 Tricycle to Primary Health Centres across the State. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker at the distribution ceremony held at the Obas Complex, Oke Mosan,…

When Passion Overshadows Knowledge: The Amaechi Example

By Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe With the successes recorded so far in the Transportation sector, particularly in the Railway Revolution, would Amaechi have done better as Defense Minister with the level of insecurity facing the Government he fought so hard to bring about? Keep your argument over his qualification as a professional security expert, because he…

Dangote Grooms Nigerian Engineers to Manage Refinery Complex on Completion

The Management of Dangote Oil Refinery is preparing young Nigerian graduates to take over the management of its 650,000 barrels per day single train refinery when it becomes operational in 2022. Already, the company has trained several Nigerian engineers in some of the world’s biggest refineries in India and other parts of the world to…