Fayose is working for Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2023 presidential ambition ~ Deji Adeyanju

Kogi born activist Deji Adeyanju has today alleged former Governor of Ekiti state, Fayose of working in the interests of Muhammad Bola Tinubu's political ambition in 2023.

The activist make in this known via his Twitter handle following the news in circulation that, Fayose-led PDP in Ekiti state inaugurated members of the PDP ward EXCO in 155 out of the 177 With the swearing in supervised notary public, Niyi Idowu, the Senator Biodun Olujimi-led group inaugurate its parallel ward excos on Friday.

Deji Adeyanju was quoted as saying "Fayose has factionalized Ekiti PDP. He’s working for Tinubu 2023 project. This tweet has generated heated argument between his followers on Twitter as some share the same view with the activist while others see it as a mere allegation on Fayose.

(Opera news hub)

Coronavirus: I am not a wicked dad, Ekiti father who rejected son in viral video explains action

By Chris Onuoha

Retired Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Commander Femi Adeoye, who refused his son entry into his house after sneaking into Ekiti from Lagos over COVID-19 fears, says his action was his own little way of supporting the government’s efforts at combating the virus.

Adeoye said people should not see him as a wicked father but someone who believed that the nation is greater than an individual, adding that he did what he did for the collective good of all.

The father has been appointed Covid-19 Ambassador by Governor Kayode Fayemi for his integrity and exemplary show of valour in the ongoing fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Fayemi also made him a member of Ekiti State’s Covid-19 Taskforce which the governor headed as chairman.

Adeoye shot into limelight when a video of him insisting that his son, who returned to Ekiti from a trip outside the state be isolated for 14 days, as stipulated by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol for preventing community spread of Covid-19, went viral.

Fayemi, who received Adeoye in his office on Thursday, commended him for his patriotism and selflessness.

Presenting a commendation letter to him, the governor eulogised the retired FRSC officer saying his action was the hallmark of Ekiti values which the administration is promoting.

The governor, who assured that his son would soon be released to him after the 14 days quarantine, urged Ekiti people to emulate the selfless attitude of Adeoye by reporting promptly anyone who entered the state through whatever means to the appropriate authorities.

Source: Vanguard 

"All Governors I call Answer Me Or Call Me Back Except Seyi Makinde" - Niyi Akintola

Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Niyi Akintola today stated that governors of South West that he calls, either answer him or calls back expect his own state governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde.

Chief Niyi Akintola stated this today while speaking on a radio programme tagged 'Political Circuit' which was aired live in a private radio station in Ibadan.

The senior lawyer turned politician was one of those who contested for the party ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC)) in Oyo state during the last electioneering. He was the last to step down to the eventual candidate of the party, Chief Adebayo Adelabu who was a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor.

Chief Akintola stated that he most times he calls the present governor of Oyo state, the governor would not pick his call. He says that he does not call the governor for favours or government contracts but to call to advise him.

The foremost lawyer stated that whenever he calls other South West governor, they either pick up immediately or call him back. He mentioned present governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state as governors that pick up or calls him back.

On the issue of COVID 19 in Oyo State, Akintola stated that Oyo State governor is practicing populist agenda stating that a governor should be able to take tough decisions instead of always trying to please the people. He therefore berated the governor of Oyo state stating that Oyo state is not practising social distancing.

He asked that government should prepare for post Covid-19 suggesting that since revenue is dropping government should reduce political aides. He asked that government should not overburden the populace by increasing tax.

He also advised that the electorates should the worst to lead the best.

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Buhari condoles with Kano State Govt over Emir Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Kano State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar.

The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday.

It quoted Buhari as describing the late leader as “someone whose words of wisdom, nobility and decency will be sorely missed, especially at a time the government is relying on traditional rulers to sensitise citizens on directives for safety”.

He urged his family and the Emirate to find solace in the good works of the deceased and ensure his legacies were carried on.

The President prayed that the Almighty God would forgive the shortcomings of the Emir, remember his good works and grant his soul eternal rest.

UNICEF Head Of Communications In Kano Field Office, is dead.

Malam Rabiu Musa, Head of Communications in the Kano Field Office of UNICEF, is dead.

He reportedly died of symptoms suspected to be related to COVID-19 symptoms.

His son, Musa Rabiu, who comfirmed the death to newsmen in Kano, said that the UNICEF official died on Saturday at the age of 60.

“My dad died at about 3 a.m on Saturday, after battling with a sickness for a few days.

“Although, we noticed symptoms we suspect to be of Coronavirus, but the result of the test conducted is not yet out.

“A week ago, he complained of sore throat and malaria, but after few days of medication, he became normal.

“Few days later, he complained that he was finding it difficult to breath.

“He also complained that no matter how short he walked, he loses breath. So, he was taken to the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Dala, on Friday where he gave up,” the son said.

At the time of compiling this report, the son said that the family was at the hospital with the officials of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for his burial.

COVID-19: Nigeria Records New 220 Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday confirmed 220 new cases of Coronavirus  outbreak in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 2,388.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this during its daily update via Twitter at 11:55 pm May 2, 2020

“220 new cases of #COVID19 ; 

Lagos-62

FCT- 52 31

Kaduna- 31

Sokoto-13 1

Kebbi -10

Yobe -9

Borno-6

Edo-5

Bauchi-5

Gombe -4

Enugu-4

Oyo-4

Zamfara-3

Nasarawa-2

Osun-2

Ebonyi-2

Kwara-2

Kano-2

 Plateau-2

2388 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria Discharged: 385 

Deaths: 85″