BREAKING: FG okays domestic flights’ resumption
The Federal Government as okay that domestic
flights can resume operations across the nation.
Chairman of the Presidential Task Force
(PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing
of the task force in Abuja.
Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, said: “I am pleased to inform you that Mr
President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has
accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be
expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by
another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through Midnight of
Monday, 27 July, 2020.
BREAKING: Buhari re-open School partially
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved
the re-opening of schools, only for students in graduating classes, that is
Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3) to allow them to prepare for examinations.
However, Secondary and tertiary schools
(public and private) will remain closed, until the further announcement by the
authorities.
All primary schools and daycare centres
across the nation remain closed, the Federal Government has declared.
The National Coordinator of the
Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Sani Aliyu, stated this in Abuja on
Monday.
Business Mogul, Bode Akindele is dead
One of Nigeria businesses mogul and
philanthropist, Chairman of Madandola Group, chief Bode Akindele is dead.
Cause of his death is still sketchy as
at the time of filing this report,
Chief Bode Akindele was the Parakoyi of
Ibadanland and was born 88years ago. Details later
COVID-19: Lagos State Suspends BECE 2020 for JSS3 Students
The Lagos State Government as announced
the suspension of 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for
Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students due to the continued uncertainty over
coronavirus pandemic ravaging the nation.
The (BECE) was originally scheduled to
kick start from Tuesday, 16th to 23rd June 2020 for candidates in JSS3 in
Public and approved private schools across the state.
But in a statement on Monday signed by
the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Supo Gbadegeshin, said, the decision was “In view of the prevailing situation of the global pandemic virus
called COVID-19 and the precautionary steps taken by the Lagos State Government
to combat the deadly disease.
“Lagos State Examinations Board hereby
notifies the general public, especially all duly registered Public and Approved
Private Junior Secondary Schools in the state, that year 2020 Basic Education
Certificate Examination (BECE) earlier scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 16th
– 23rd June 2020 has been postponed till further notice”, he said.
Gbadegesin, however, noted that “as soon
as the State Government issues directives on the re-opening of schools, the new
dates approved by the appropriate authorities shall be communicated to all
stakeholders.”
COVID-19: FG warns state against reopening schools, viewing centres
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| Boss Mustapha |
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has warned states proposing to reopen
schools and other activities of mass gatherings to suspend such contemplations.
The PTF also reminded Nigerians that
there were still possibilities of a review of all relaxed measures, adding that
relaxation of restrictions “does not mean carelessness and that life is back to
normal”.
Secretary to the Government of the
Federation SGF and Chairman of the PTF, Mr Boss Mustapha, who gave the warning
on Monday during the daily press briefing by the task force in Abuja, lamented
the continued violation of measures put in place to curb the spread of the
virus, including ban on inter-state travel.
It would be recalled that some states of
the federation had recently indicated plans to reopen some activities that
encourage crowding and mass gatherings.
In this category were Cross River State,
which had designed a resumption plan for public schools from June 16, and Kano
State, which reportedly announced the opening of football viewing centres
across the state, as professional football leagues resume in Europe.
However, warning against decisions such
as these, the Chairman of the PTF, in his opening speech, warned that the
country was not ripe yet to allow the opening of these activities.
“We have received reports that some
states are contemplating the reopening of schools, television viewing centres,
sports stadium and other places where large gatherings could take place.
“The PTF re-emphasises that it is not
yet safe to do so and that utmost caution should be exercised. The PTF
guideline should still be complied with while considering decision of this
nature,” he warned.
FG suspend airline, Sanction pilot for flying Naira Marley
BY:
OLUSEGUN RAPHEAL:
The Nigeria Government has suspended Executive Jets
Services for flying popular musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira
Marley contrary to the approval it was granted.
Naira Marley was flown from Lagos to
Abuja by the airline despite COVID-19 restrictions after approval of aviation
authorities.
The flight was said meant to fly in Hon.
Justice Adefope Okojie from Lagos to Abuja and back to Lagos and not the
musician.
It was learned that Naira Marley perform
and entertained fun-seekers at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja over the weekend.
Speaking on Monday at the daily briefing
by members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the Minister of
Aviation, Hadi Sirika announced the suspension of the operation of Executive Jets
Service indefinitely for the infraction.
The minister also said the captain who
operated the flight would be sanctioned for misleading the control tower.
Sirika said: “Well, we approved a flight
but certainly not for any musician. The flight, from the application, was to
convey Honourable Justice Adefope Okojie from Lagos to Abuja and back to Lagos
for an official assignment.
“In this challenging time, in our
wisdom, we considered the judiciary to be part of the essential service to be
delivered. Having to move the Hon. Justice from Lagos to Abuja was in order.
The approval was given for the 14th of June, 2020, however, we do give them a
leeway of 24 hours sometimes due to operational reasons.
“They can operate the flight slightly
earlier or slightly forward within 24 hours. In this case, the operator choose
to fly on the 13th at about 6:00 pm. So, that itself is not a violation to
operate earlier because we gave him the leeway.”
He added: “The operator is Executive
Jets Services and the approval was very clear and I will read part of it. This
is the letter from the ministry of Aviation to the Chairman of the Executive
Jets Services and it was signed by the Director of Air Transport Management on
my behalf.”
On the suspension of the jet services,
Sirika said: “The operation is a clear violation of our approval to which we
take very seriously and it seems this is becoming a norm. Perhaps, this is the
second time. So, Executive Air Services operations are hereby suspended
indefinitely. We will also fine them maximally according to the law.
“The captain of the flight will also be
sanctioned for giving wrong information to the control tower and also
appropriately in accordance with our law.
“It seems also that people are not tired
of trying our resolve. Well, we are also not tired of rising up to the
challenge and living up to our own responsibility for keeping every one of us
safe.
“Governance is a serious matter. We
don’t take things lightly in civil aviation because it means the lives of
people. We are highly regulated, we are international and we are one aviation.
“Going forward, we will put up
mechanisms in place or escalate the mechanisms we have in place to detract
people from doing so and it means that we will be stricter in our approvals and
whoever dares us will meet the consequences.”
Pastor Ighodalo preaches at funeral hours after wife’s death
..Says let us accept the mystery of
life.
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| Pastor Ituah Ighodalo at the burial service |
BY OLUSEGUN RAPHEAL
The Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church,
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, preached on Sunday at a funeral a few hours after his
wife, Ibidun die.
His lovely wife died around 2am on
Sunday in Port-Harcourt where she was constructing an Isolation centre for the
state Government.
But despite his personal grief, Ighodalo
proceeded to deliver a short brief at the funeral of a 25-year-old son of Biola
Okoya, Adedeji.
In a composed but emotional tone, the
bereaved cleric said: “Everywhere tensed, confused frightening and disturbing
but here we are today. “I mean if they had told us last week that we would be
here to celebrating Ayodeji’s life, I would say it’s not possible. He was ill,
no doubt! But, we were believing God that he would be well.
“But, here we are right now and there he
is and of course, a lot of you know that I really shouldn’t be here but that’s
how life is.”
On his deceased wife, he said: “2
o’clock this morning, I received news that shattered my life but life must go
on, and here we are today. So, I have just come to speak to us very peacefully
on something I have called Life. Life! Life! Life!
“Life is a deep mystery. There’s no one
human being no matter how wise they are like Solomon who can say to you that
they fully understand life.
“The Bible says: we see in part; we
understand in part, we prophesy in part and he says most of the times we see
like in a dark valley but there is going to come a time when we will see
clearly as Jesus sees. Life is a mystery and let us accept the mystery of life.
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| Pastor Itua and his late wife, Ibidun |
Breaking News: Senator Bayo Osinowo (pepper) is Dead
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| Sen. Bayo Osinowo |
The Senator
representing Lagos East Senatorial District and a leader of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Senator Sikiru Osinowo, popular called Pepper is
dead.
Unconfirmed
report stated that the politician gave up the ghost after weeks of battling a
illness in Lagos hospital.
Ibidunni Ighodalo visits Dad’s tomb before her death
The late beauty former queen, and wife
of senior pastor of Trinity House, Ibiduni Ituah Igodalo was said to have have
premonition of her death.
It was before she proceed to Port
Harcourt for the job she was handling for River State Government to build
Isolation centre, it was said that she told those around that she missed her
late dad. Her father, Mr Olaleye Ajayi lived, worked and buried at the Sango
Cemetery in Ibadan. She promised herself to visit the late father’s tomb on her
way to Port Harcourt.
The premonition of her death took her to
Sango Cemetery where she sat and prayed on her father’s resting place after
which her journey on earth ended in Port Harcourt.
“This story is mysterious, spiritual and
surreal. Ibidunni had grown up in Bodija, Ibadan, with her parents Mr and Mrs
Olaleye Ajayi. The dad lived, died and was buried at Sango cemetery in Ibadan
though he originated from Araromi Ilesa. “Days ago, Ibidunni was on her way to
Port Harcourt, her last journey on earth, and she suddenly said she’s missed
her Dad and once she got to Ibadan, she detoured to Sango Cemetery, accompanied
by her aged “Aunt” according to impeccable sources. “She went and sat and
prayed on the grave. Was there a premonition of what was to come hours later?
Ibidunni could be seen wading through the labyrinth of undulating paths in
search of the grave.” She looked so determined to find her Dad’s resting place
by all means. She had Police guards in toe. Her determination was palpable.
From Ibadan, the convoy headed to Port Harcourt where Ibidunni was working
frenetically on delivering a COVID-19 Isolation Center like she’s done in Lagos
and several other States. “Ibidunni loved to take on and achieve mega projects.
Her proclivity for spectacular ventures made her one of the hardest working and
remarkably successful women in Africa. Her company Elizabeth R, was a leading
conglomerate in Events planning, Decoration, Rentals, Construction of Marquees
and Equipment Supplies… She was passionate and daring… Her beautification of
Lagos during Christmas seasons was legendary. She worked feverishly to light up
and Lagos and turned the streets to a Dubai in the works…”She had worked
tirelessly on delivering COVID-19 Isolation Centers to all strategic States in
Nigeria at the speed of light and with mathematical precision. Quality was her
watchword… Ibidunni first came into limelight when she won the MISS LUX BEAUTY
PAGEANT about two decades and she appeared boldly on the pages of OVATION
INTERNATIONAL magazine. There was no stopping her, thereafter. “She was
destined to conquer the world and would later marry the amazing man of God
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo and both enjoyed a whirlwind romance befitting the rich
and famous…” May her beautiful soul Rest in Peace…
Source by Chief Dele MomoduThe late beauty former queen, and wife
of senior pastor of Trinity House, Ibiduni Ituah Igodalo was said to have have
premonition of her death.
It was before she proceed to Port
Harcourt for the job she was handling for River State Government to build
Isolation centre, it was said that she told those around that she missed her
late dad. Her father, Mr Olaleye Ajayi lived, worked and buried at the Sango
Cemetery in Ibadan. She promised herself to visit the late father’s tomb on her
way to Port Harcourt.
The premonition of her death took her to
Sango Cemetery where she sat and prayed on her father’s resting place after
which her journey on earth ended in Port Harcourt.
“This story is mysterious, spiritual and
surreal. Ibidunni had grown up in Bodija, Ibadan, with her parents Mr and Mrs
Olaleye Ajayi. The dad lived, died and was buried at Sango cemetery in Ibadan
though he originated from Araromi Ilesa. “Days ago, Ibidunni was on her way to
Port Harcourt, her last journey on earth, and she suddenly said she’s missed
her Dad and once she got to Ibadan, she detoured to Sango Cemetery, accompanied
by her aged “Aunt” according to impeccable sources. “She went and sat and
prayed on the grave. Was there a premonition of what was to come hours later?
Ibidunni could be seen wading through the labyrinth of undulating paths in
search of the grave.” She looked so determined to find her Dad’s resting place
by all means. She had Police guards in toe. Her determination was palpable.
From Ibadan, the convoy headed to Port Harcourt where Ibidunni was working
frenetically on delivering a COVID-19 Isolation Center like she’s done in Lagos
and several other States. “Ibidunni loved to take on and achieve mega projects.
Her proclivity for spectacular ventures made her one of the hardest working and
remarkably successful women in Africa. Her company Elizabeth R, was a leading
conglomerate in Events planning, Decoration, Rentals, Construction of Marquees
and Equipment Supplies… She was passionate and daring… Her beautification of
Lagos during Christmas seasons was legendary. She worked feverishly to light up
and Lagos and turned the streets to a Dubai in the works…”She had worked
tirelessly on delivering COVID-19 Isolation Centers to all strategic States in
Nigeria at the speed of light and with mathematical precision. Quality was her
watchword… Ibidunni first came into limelight when she won the MISS LUX BEAUTY
PAGEANT about two decades and she appeared boldly on the pages of OVATION
INTERNATIONAL magazine. There was no stopping her, thereafter. “She was
destined to conquer the world and would later marry the amazing man of God
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo and both enjoyed a whirlwind romance befitting the rich
and famous…” May her beautiful soul Rest in Peace…
Source by Chief Dele Momodu
Okoya loose grand son
BY: OLUSEGUN
RAPHEAL
The foremost
industrialist Alhaja Rasak Okoya loses one of his grandchildren, Ayodeji, the
late Ayodeji is the son of Biola Okoya the first child of the business mugul.
Chief Shade
Okoya brake the news on her instagram page @shade.okoya
and she wrote We to express her
heartfelt condolences to Ms Biola Okoya, the daughter of Alhaji Razak Okoya on
the death of her son, Ayodeji buried on Sunday 14th June 2020.
“Our True
and Heartfelt Condolences, Aunty Biola.
“We are
sending you our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. We are sorry for the
terrible loss and hope that it helps you know how much we truly care and
sympathise with you.
“Grief is
never easy but please know you are not alone in this as you are in our thoughts
and prayers. You have been a wonderful mother and Ayodeji was so blessed to
have you.
“Ayodeji,
you will truly be missed by all. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in
Peace. ” Shade Okoya &children
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