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The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi has stated that 6,594 residents have recovered from COVID-19 under its home-care services.

In a series of tweet yesterday, he said the cases were monitored in communities by the state’s COVID-19 response team.

He said: “2,422 active cases in the communities are yet to turn up for admission in care centres either due to ignorance, fear of stigmatisation or preference for home care treatments.

“The state has had 11,264 confirmed cases of the virus, and out of which, 1,707 patients have since been discharged from the various isolation centres in the state after full recovery.

“364 of the cases are currently under isolation in public and private care centres,” he said.

He stated that a total number of 43,978 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Lagos till date, and that 177 persons have died from complications arising from the disease.

TODAY AT 8:08 AM  

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, says that Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano are ready for recommencement of domestic flights.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos

The minister said during the daily Presidential Task Force briefing on Monday in Abuja that Lagos, Abuja and Kano airports would recommence domestic flights on Wednesday.

He urged all passengers and crews to obey the COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety of the airports and airplanes against the virus

Sirika said that five countries in Africa and over one hundred countries across the globe have already started domestic air service.

On the preparation on the airplanes, the minister stated that the last row of the aircraft would be free so that persons with symptoms could be evacuated and kept there.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sirika had recently embarked on assessment of the airports which, he said, were 90 percent ready to commence operations.

He said that what remained was surface cleaning and bags provision which would be perfected as soon as flight resumes.

The minister had also maintained that non-travelling aides of all dignitaries would no longer be allowed into the terminal as part of the new protocol.

On the time to be spent with the new protocol, the minister said: “The experience is quite nice, but it takes a bit of time which is why you will need to be at the airport three hours before your departure time for local flights. For international flights, we may do five hours.”about:blank

On the protocol inside the flight, the minister said: “There would also be social distancing in the aircraft. But new ideas were coming on board on how to remain seated to make the cabin economically okay and to ensure Nigerians don’t infect each other.”

He added that those new norms were coming and they would implement them in such a way that flights were profitable.

TODAY AT 8:54 AM

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the passing of a former member of the party’s National Working Committee, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir.

APC leader, Bola Tinubu

Tinubu, in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, in Lagos on Monday, condoled with the family, friends and political associates of the party stalwart, who once served as Minister of Sports and Youth Development.

He described the late Abdulkadir, who served as National Vice-Chairman, North-West, as a friend and associate, who contributed to the merger arrangement that led to the creation of APC as well as the progress and development of the party

“The late Abdulkadir played a prominent role in the creation and sustenance of the party. He was also a grassroots politician.

“He was a prominent legal luminary, who served his state, Sokoto, Nigeria and the legal profession to the best of his ability.

“I commiserate with members of his immediate and extended family, particularly his wife and children, who have lost their father and patriarch,” Tinubu said.

The former Lagos governor extended his condolences to Abdulkadir’s political and professional associates, particularly members of the Nigerian Bar Association, saying that they had lost a worthy compatriot.

He also condoled with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the APC leader in the state and a former governor of the state, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, over the demise of the politician, who was also one of the prominent leaders in the state.

Tinubu also prayed Allah to comfort Abdulkadir’s family, adding: “I also beseech Him to accept the soul of our friend and brother, and admit him to Aljannah Firdaus.”Tell your friends   null

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth,” Psalm 121:1-2.

Beloved! Permit me to carry you on this journey of accessing your true helper outside of humanity. Biblically, we are meant to understand that the help of every man comes from God and if it does not come from God then it’s quick. God has spoken and his word is settled in heaven (Psalm 119:89). Now if the word of God is settled in heaven then it’s real, sealed and unalterable and that makes it authentic.

Pray these prayers that can draw your help speedily from God in time of need:

Father, I thank you for all the good things you have done in my life in Jesus name

Oh lord showed me mercy wherever I have fallen short of your glory in Jesus name

Father maximize my faith to trust in you the more all the days of my life in Jesus name

Heavenly Father the grace to only look unto to you for help release it for me now in the name of Jesus

When I call you in time of need answer me speedily O Lord in Jesus name

Holy spirit send me my destiny helpers in Jesus name

Father does not forsake in the day of trouble when I call onto you in Jesus name

Father glorify yourself in my life in the name of Jesus

Baptise me with the spirit of divine favour oh lord in the name of Jesus

Father rearrange all governmental policy for my good in the name of Jesus

The lion of Judah seal my life with your presence in Jesus name

When men shall say there is a casting down then I shall say there is a lifting up in Jesus name

Open the floodgate of heaven heavenly father, let blessings reign in my life in Jesus name

King of king cause all my destiny helper’s sleepless night till they help me in Jesus name

Father whatever help you can’t render to me take my mind off from it in Jesus name

Father, there is something that makes me come again in your presence, help me O Lord by opening unlimited channels of blessings for me in Jesus name

Father wherever your blessings can’t take me to let me never find myself there in Jesus name

I break every curse of failure over my life in Jesus name

Any land the sore of my feet shall touch I shall take it in Jesus name

Father thank you for granting all my petitions in Jesus name.

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Gov. Wike praises Buhari, begs President to visit Rivers State

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on June 30, 2020

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as indeed a president of every state of the federation.

Wike stated this in a letter he addressed to the president, thanking him for releasing the sum N78.9 billion the Rivers Government used in maintenance of Federal roads in the State.null

The Federal government had earlier in the month approved the refund of over N78billion to the Rivers State government for the money spent on the construction of federal roads in the State.

The approval for the refund was made at the third virtual Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This followed a memo presented by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.null

The Governor, in the letter, also promised that his administration is willing and ready to partner with Buhari-led government “to advance the developmental inspirations of Rivers State in particular, and Nigeria in general.”

The outspoken Rivers Governor further pleaded with the President to “kindly oblige us a State visit… to see what we have accompany for our people with the money.”

Recall that Wike had recently berated the Federal Government for deliberately neglecting Rivers State in the release of N148billion for roads construction across the country.null

The Governor declared that the action of the Federal Government is the most shameful act of marginalisation in a Federation where Rivers State contributes to the financial sustenance of the country.

He said Rivers politicians in APC should be able to plead with the Federal Government to site projects in Rivers State to expand their political relevance.

We are gradually and surely getting back to normality and hopefully everything will get back to normal as usual. However, new Covid-19 cases keep increasing everyday. It’s no news that the FG has extended the eased lockdown for another 4 weeks, starting from Tuesday 30th 2020. And some other adjustments were also made relating to travellers and students.https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-1883810847636355&output=html&h=316&slotname=8228856220&adk=3740527632&adf=3872947312&w=379&fwrn=7&lmt=1593540960&rafmt=11&psa=1&guci=2.2.0.0.2.2.0.0&format=379×316&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-af.feednews.com%2Fnews%2Fdetail%2F7dc6bc64f6c34948456f3b62988d9f05%3Fclient%3Dnews%26country%3Dng%26features%3D34359738287%26lang%3Den%26language%3Den%26low_perf%3Dfalse%26mode%3Dbody%26swdp%3D411%26uid%3D59ea195a14c73245908b3459860979f93f145498&flash=0&wgl=1&dt=1593540960000&bpp=43&bdt=3676&idt=408&shv=r20200624&cbv=r20190131&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Dbfccbcf8a42396e0%3AT%3D1593270663%3AS%3DALNI_Mbc8LWNEg_5axTkJLfxjDY4m1AD8w&prev_fmts=0x0&nras=1&correlator=7956449685337&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=2046445851.1593270573&ga_sid=1593540960&ga_hid=195643693&ga_fc=0&iag=0&icsg=8923903&dssz=13&mdo=0&mso=0&rplot=4&u_tz=60&u_his=1&u_java=0&u_h=892&u_w=412&u_ah=892&u_aw=412&u_cd=24&u_nplug=0&u_nmime=0&adx=16&ady=613&biw=412&bih=719&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=21065724%2C21066485%2C42530493%2C42530495&oid=3&pvsid=579046593793976&pem=714&rx=0&eae=0&fc=1924&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C412%2C0%2C412%2C719%2C412%2C719&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7CoEe%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=8336&bc=31&ifi=1&uci=a!1&fsb=1&xpc=O9n2zmexAF&p=https%3A//cdn-af.feednews.com&dtd=462

The emergence of Covid-19 forced the federal government to put a ban on interstate travelling in a bid to curb the virus. However, the good news now is that according the secretary of the government of the federation and the PTF Chairman Boss Mustapha, the government has given permission to travels from one state to another. But warned that this travels should be within the curfew hours and this takes effect from July 1st 2020.

Now, for those who have been eagerly waiting for school to resume, talking about the SS 3, JSS 3 and PRY 6 student. The Federal Government has said that only students in those classes are allowed to return to school.

Also for university students, only those who are in their final year are allowed to resume classes in preparation for their examinations. However a date hasn’t been mentioned, maybe we will hear some development in the coming hours.

So what do you think about this, do you think it’s right for the travel ban to be lifted when cases are massively increasing everyday and do you think only final year students should be allowed to resume? Please comment so I can know what you think and I will surely reply back. Don’t forget to follow me, like and share. Thanks.

Investors gain N15bn as stock market rises

The ASI grew by 233.66 basis points from 24,829.02bps last Friday to 24,858.89 on Monday while the market capitalisation of equities increased to N12.97tn from N12.95tn.- Punch Newshttps://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-1883810847636355&output=html&h=316&slotname=8228856220&adk=3740527632&adf=3872947312&w=379&fwrn=7&lmt=1593510992&rafmt=11&psa=1&guci=2.2.0.0.2.2.0.0&format=379×316&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-af.feednews.com%2Fnews%2Fdetail%2F3f816cf1d4caf40498e3283f76f3bff5%3Fclient%3Dnews%26country%3Dng%26features%3D34359738287%26lang%3Den%26language%3Den%26low_perf%3Dfalse%26mode%3Dbody%26swdp%3D411%26uid%3D59ea195a14c73245908b3459860979f93f145498&flash=0&wgl=1&adsid=NT&dt=1593510991701&bpp=100&bdt=3237&idt=534&shv=r20200624&cbv=r20190131&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Dbfccbcf8a42396e0%3AT%3D1593270663%3AS%3DALNI_Mbc8LWNEg_5axTkJLfxjDY4m1AD8w&prev_fmts=0x0&nras=1&correlator=1217494446299&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=2046445851.1593270573&ga_sid=1593510992&ga_hid=1167936059&ga_fc=0&iag=0&icsg=8923903&dssz=13&mdo=0&mso=0&rplot=4&u_tz=60&u_his=1&u_java=0&u_h=892&u_w=412&u_ah=892&u_aw=412&u_cd=24&u_nplug=0&u_nmime=0&adx=16&ady=268&biw=412&bih=719&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=21066485%2C42530493%2C42530495&oid=3&pvsid=4380245065463236&pem=714&rx=0&eae=0&fc=1924&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C412%2C0%2C412%2C719%2C412%2C719&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7CoEe%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=8336&bc=31&ifi=1&uci=a!1&fsb=1&xpc=83GcdT1jqy&p=https%3A//cdn-af.feednews.com&dtd=577

Early morning fire razes Rivers pub, brothel

The fire was said to have started from the pot of a food vendor in front of the building when the oil she was cooking with caught fire. The fire spread to the pub and the brothel.- Punch News

Two fleeing Ogun robbers, herbalist arrested in Oyo, Osun

The PPRO added that the suspects were arrested three weeks after four of their gang members were apprehended in their hideout in Mowe.- Punch News

COVID-19: Delta Records 53 New Cases, Total Now 965- Nigeria Independent

Interstate Travel: RTEAN Advises Members To Comply With NCDC Guidelines- Nigeria Independent

The alleged plot to impeach Ondo deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, reportedly suffered a setback. Only nine out of the 19 lawmakers allegedly invited for the impeachment plot showed up.

The deputy governor commended the lawmakers for being courageous not to be part of the alleged impeachment plot.- Legit News

Ikenna Nweke is a PhD student in Japan. He saw a wallet containing a huge sum of money and a credit card on the staircase.

When an officer asked him why he did not take the money for himself, he said his parents raised him well and Christianity does not support such. Kudos to him. He is indeed a good ambassador of the country!- Legit News

Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered all Government House staff to take COVID-19 test.This was revealed in a statement by Paulinus Nsirim, the commissioner for information and communications.

Wike explained that his government is committed to saving as many people as possible.-Legit News

Say Obaseki’s goodwill, performance will earn him re-election The emergence of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 19, 2020, gubernatorial poll in the state has continued to generate myriads of commendations and congratulatory messages, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), groups, and political organisations among others throwing their weight behind the reelection bid of the governor.- Vanguard News

After the unexpected call out by an ex-staff of popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele, over severe abusive (Read here), Nigerian Twitter users have reacted intensively, with more shocking things about the actress and the alleged mistreatment of her staff. A user opened, stating that she almost committed suicide while working for the actress and that she treats her husband, JJC Skillz like a househelp…- Linda Ikeji Blog

Former BBNaija housemate, Diane Russet has explained what she expected from Elozonam. She revealed that she wanted him to treat her like Ike treats Mercy. Diane stated that Elozonam could be unforgiving and also made reference to the way Ike always chooses Mercy, unlike what happens between her and Elozonam. She said she always envies the way Ike would always choose Mercy no matter the issue they could be facing in their relationship at that time. [ 34 more words ]

Britain Tightens Up Virus Restrictions In City Of Leicester- Nigeria Independent

Eighteen endemic councils across the nation accounting for 60 percent of COVID-19 cases are facing imminent lockdown, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 disclosed on Monday.- The Nation

CBN plans increased local production in agric sector

The Director, Development Finance Department, CBN, Yila Yusuf, said the bank’s funding of the Anchor Borrowers Programme for the 2020 season was the highest since the inception of the programme in 2015.- Punch News

Troops Eliminate Bandits, Arrest Kidnap Kingpin In Taraba, Benue- Nigeria Independent

At the grocery store this morning and heard a loud crash and something shattering. Being nosy, I walked towards the sound and saw some people whispering and looking back to the end of the next aisle. When I walked down that aisle, I saw an older lady had hit a shelf and many things had fallen to the ground and broke. She was kneeling on the floor embarrassed, frantically trying to clean up.
I felt so bad for her, and everyone was just standing there staring at her. So I went and knelt beside her and told her not to worry and started helping her pick up the broken pieces. After about a minute, the store manager came and knelt beside us and said, “Leave it, we will clean this up.” The lady, totally embarrassed said, “I need to pay for all this first.” The manager smiled, helped her to her feet and said, “No ma’am, we have insurance for this, you do not have to pay anything!”
If you have read this far, I would like for you to give me a minute. Wherever you are, close your eyes, and imagine God doing the same for you!
Collecting the pieces of your broken heart from all the blows life has thrown at you. The bill for your faults, sin and folly has already been paid through the precious blood of Christ. God will heal all your wounds. He wants to gently lift you to your feet again, clean up your mess, and pick up all the broken pieces. He wants to heal you! He wants to take care of your soul!
We can have that same insurance and it’s called GRACE! 💪💪
Somebody say amen