Thisday Newspaper News Today Tuesday 24th March 2020
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Eko Hotel Remains Open, Scales Down Services to Minimise Coronavirus Risk
By Demola Ojo The Eko Hotels and Suites has clarified its decision to scale down operations following misinterpretations which followed an earlier statement where it said it would be scaling down services. According to a statement today by its management, the hotel takes pride in prioritizing the safety of its guests, staff and community and
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FAAC Shares N581.566bn February Allocation to FG, States, LGs
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N581.566 billion F to the federal, states and local governments for the month of February. This was announced after a rescheduled meeting of the Committee after it was deadlocked last week due to disagreement over revenue figures. A communique issued
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Coronavirus: Ogun Police Release Detainees
Kayode Fasua in Abeokuta As the fear of more people contracting the killer Coronavirus disease heightens, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson, Monday ordered the immediate release of all persons detained for minor offences in all police facilities across the state. Ebrimson gave the order through a statement issued by the state’s
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COVID-19: In Ogun, It’s Now 20 Persons Per Gathering
Kayode Fasua in Abeokuta In furtherance to its effort at curtailing the spread of Coronavirus, the Ogun State Government Monday lowered the threshold of those who may gather in one place at a time, from 50 to 20. The latest action thus implies that no church or mosque can congregate with more than 20 persons
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Emirates Showcases Classy Wine Collection at Lagos Event
Demola Ojo Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, uncorked its finest wines at an event held recently in Lagos to highlight its First and Business Class wine selection on board, showcasing the airlines investment in wine as part of its long-term strategy. Emirates has invested US$ 1 billion on its wine programme since 2006, working
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THISDAY’s Fasogbon Shortlisted for Cancer Journalism Award
THISDAY Journalist, Omolabake Fasogbon has been shortlisted for the prestigious Cancer Journalism Award for the 2019/2020 edition. The award is an initiative of the European School for Oncology in Milan, Italy. It sought to encourage, celebrate and reward journalists who deliver insights into the personal and social impact of the cancer, and efforts to change
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Eko Hotel Remains Open, Scales Down Services to Minimise Coronavirus Risk
Demola Ojo The Eko Hotels and Suites has clarified its decision to scale down operations following misinterpretations which followed an earlier statement where it said it would be scaling down services. According to a statement today by its management, the hotel takes pride in prioritizing the safety of its guests, staff and community and is
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COVID-19: FCTA Impounds 72 vehicles for Overloading
By Olawale Ajimotokan In spite of the directive by the FCT Administration against overloading of vehicles to stem the spread of Coronavirus in the nation’s capital, at least 72 drivers have reportedly contravened that order. Chairman of the Ministerial Task Team on Decongestion of Traffic, Attah Ikharo, told newsmen in Abuja that 72 vehicles were
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Covid-19: CJN Orders Temporary Closure of Courts
By Alex Enumah The impact of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic on Monday hit the judiciary, following an order by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, suspending all court activities in the country temporarily. Justice Muhammad’s directive was contained in a fresh circular dated March 23, 2020, to all heads of courts. The
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COVID-19: Lagos Police Arrest Three Pastors for Flouting Govt’s Directive
By Sunday Ehigiator Three pastors were arrested by the Lagos State Police for conducting church services last Sunday in violation of the state government’s stipulation of maximum of 20 persons per gathering. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Lagos State, Mohammed Ali, confirmed the arrest of the pastors on Monday, adding that they were not
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