Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of opening churches and mosques across the state now. The Federal Government had on Monday lifted the ban on mosques and churches in the country based on guidelines and protocols agreed with state governments. But the …

Popular Nigerian musician, Majek Fashek is reportedly dead. The death of the reggae singer, songwriter, was announced by Joy Tongo, former artiste manager to Cynthia Morgan on her Instagram handle @joytongo. MAJEK FASHEK She posted: “Legendary musician, Mr. Majek Fashek, my uncle passed on today in New York City.” Also commenting, his manager, …

The Federal Government on Monday announced the shift in duration of the Nationwide curfew from 8pm – 6am to 10pm – 4am. Also,Hotels have been given the nod to commence operations while restaurants located inside hotels can operate too. The Federal Government has asked the aviation sector to begin to …

The Federal Government has asked the aviation sector to begin to develop protocols that will lead to the resumption of domestic flights any time from June 21. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, stated this on Monday during a briefing Abuja. He said, “The …

The federal government has lifted restrictions on worship places in the country. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 made this disclosure on Monday in a Press briefing in Abuja. The new directive is coming months after the ban on churches and mosques were enabled. Some states …

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has declared two weeks lockdown in Kabba-Kunnu Local Government Area for contact tracing of COVID-19 cases in the state, THE WITNESS reports. This is coming after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced two confirmed COVID-19 cases in the LGA. In a statement on Monday by his …

The federal government of Nigeria through the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency has again announced a new pump price band of N121.50 to N123.50 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The PPPRA, which is an agency of the Federal Government, disclosed this in a circular to fuel marketers …

Late Vera Uwaila Omozuwa BY AKEEM OGUNTAYO, Benin City A branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Miracle Sanctuary Mega Parish, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City was set ablaze Sunday morning over reports that a University of Benin student was murdered inside the worship centre, THE WITNESS reports. …

financial institution, has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the recently released Global Finance Magazine World’s Best Banks Awards 2020. The awards, which was published in the May 2020 edition of the Global Finance Magazine, was based on the performances of the banks in their respective regions and …