By AbuSatar Hamed ABIGI-WATERSIDE: The Chairman of Ogun Waterside Local Government Transition Committee, Comrade Femi Onanuga, has set up a five man committee, in order to monitor & enlighten the people on the evil effects of the scourge. According to a press release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l …
Read More »Covid-19: GTB, UBA, Seven Other Companies Postponed Their AGM
LAGOS: As the pandemic Coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to rise in Nigeria and dislocate the global and domestic capital markets, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and seven other companies have postponed their annual general meeting (AGM). According to Africa Prudential in a release e-signed by its company secretary, Joseph Jibunoh …
Read More »Covoid-19 Update: Fidelity Bank Assures Customers, Vendors, Staff Of Sound Health, Safety
By AbuSatar Hamed LAGOS: In line with the collective resolve to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Management of Fidelity Bank Plc., has said that it places a high premium on health and safety and shall continue to do everything within its means to ensure the health and safety of all, …
Read More »Covid-19: UBA Donates N5bn To Relief Support Across Africa
LAGOS: United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has announced on Thursday, March 26, 2020, a whopping donation of over N5 billion ($14 million), through the UBA Foundation, a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. With the recent donation, UBA has once again showcased its …
Read More »COVID-19: Director-General, NGF Urges State Governors Self-Isolation
The Director-General of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Barr. Asishana Okauru, has called on the state governors who attended the Forum’s monthly meeting held last Wednesday, March 19, 2020 to self-isolate and take the stringent measures possible to protect the general public from the COVID-19 pandemic. Barr. Okauru who made the …
Read More »Nigerian Actor, Alkali Matthew Dies On Set
The death has been announced of Nigerian actor, Alkali Matthew who played Dareng on TV series – ‘Halita’. Alkali was reportedly died on set whilst shooting for another movie in a village near Keffi. Filmmaker Dimbo Atiya about his death wrote; “Familiar Grounds Media would like to send our deepest …
Read More »COVID-19: Government Should Promote Online Shopping To Curtail Spread, Job Losses
OPINION NIGERIA: Job cuts, layoffs, wage cuts, and employee redundancy have continued to exacerbate as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to disrupt social life, the economy and every other human activity across countries. Hundreds of jobs have been wiped off like almost all the value chains including manufacturing, sales, and …
Read More »COVID-19: Ogun ACOMORAN Sets Up Task Force Team To Enforce Government Directives
By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: The Ogun state chapter of Amalgamation Of Commercial Motorcycle Riders, Owners and Repair Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) has set up a task force team to enforce the state government’s directives on the combat against the deadly Covid-19. On Monday 23, 2019 Ogun government directed all transport …
Read More »Covid 19: NSCDC To Deploy Personnel In Strategic Places For Prevention; Moves To Sensitise Market Women/Men, Hoteliers, Others
By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA: Following the outbreak of the pandemic Coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19, the Ogun State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hameed Abodunrin has ordered immediate deployment of personnel to strategic places in the state to help contain the epidemic. According to a statement e-signed and …
Read More »Gov. Abiodun Approves Appointment Of Akintomide As HOLGA
By AbuSatar Hamed ABEOKUTA: The Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR has approved the appointment of Mrs Akintomide Olutayo Taiwo as Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) HAPSS 17 with effect from March 22, 2020. According to a release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Local …
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