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COVID-19 Lockdown: Governors Mandate condemns hike in electricity tariff; canvases for free Cable TV subscription By admin Amidst the ongoing lockdown of many Nigerian states arising from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has insisted on going ahead with its planned increase in electricity tariff, effective from Wednesday, April 1, 2020. This development has however been described as "callous and insensitive" by the Chairman of Governors Mandate Network, Earl Osaro Onaiwu. In a release personally signed by Mr. Onaiwu, he wondered why the government would go ahead with a policy that could compound the woes of an already overstressed populace at a time where many are still battling to come to terms with the economic implications of the coronavirus disease. The Governor Mandate boss noted that with total and partial lockdowns declared in several states of the federation, with the attendant shutting down of many bu

DAY 2: "BE YOUR BROTHERS KEEPER" :  COCKEREL Fast Food in collaboration with Corporate Kickers Sports Club delivers  cooked meals to IDP'S in Durunmi, Area  1, Garki Abuja..Today..31st  March 2020 By admin DAY 2: "BE YOUR BROTHERS KEEPER" :  COCKEREL Fast Food in collaboration with Corporate Kickers Sports Club delivers  cooked meals to IDP'S in Durunmi, Area  1, Garki Abuja..Today..31st  March 2020

COVID-19: EATERY, FOOTBALL CLUB COMMENCE 2 WEEKS DAILY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO CHILDREN AT IDP CAMP By admin  An Abuja based eatery, Cockerel Fast Foods and Beverages; and Corporate Kickers Sports Club (CKSC) a  recreational football club, on Monday commenced the donation of packaged cooked food to children in Internally Displaced Camp at Durumi, Abuja for the lockdown period. The Chief Operating Officer of Cockerel, Area1, Mr Kingsley Obokhare, while handling over the packaged cooked rice and chicken to the leader of the IDP Camp in Durumi, said it was part of the coporate body's contributions as palliative measures to alleviate the effects of Corona Virus lockdown on the IDP residents for the next two weeks. Obokhare pledged that they would, on daily basis bring not less than 200 packs of the packaged cooked meals to the children in the camp for the next two weeks. He said the plan was to on daily basis provide 500 packs which cost N500 each, but due to fu

COCKEREL Fast Foods in collaboration with Corporate Kickers Sports Club presents first batch of cooked meals to IDP'S in Durunmi, Area  1, Garki Abuja..Today..30th March 2020 By admin In a time like this let's put our hands together to cater for the underprivileged in our society.

LAMATA Commends 3M Distributir for Coronavirus Support Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state.   Speaking at the launch of the distribution of 3M nose masks to Lagos residents at the weekend, LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo said the gesture is a corporate social responsibility by the company, which is distributing thousands of the products at no cost to public transport users.   She said the initiative is in line with the state government’s strategy of protecting the citizens from the virus.   The nose masks, a protective equipment, is useful for the people in the event that they find themselves in the same environment with a Covid-19 patient who is still in incubation period.   Earlier, the Managing Director of Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, Mr

COVID 19: BAYELSA ON TOTAL LOCKDOWN FROM 7:00PM TO 7:00AM ......Govt orders immediate shutdown of worship centres  By admin Bayelsa State government has announced more measures to check the Covid-19 pandemic with a travel restriction from seven o'clock in the evening to seven o'clock in the morning. The new measure which takes effect from this evening (Saturday) was necessitated by the need for medical and health personnel who have bèen working round the clock to take a break within the period of the restriction.  A statement by the state task force on covid-19 and signed by the permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Freston Akpor, says all entry points into the state from Adagbabiri-Patani, Igbogene-Mbiama, Gateway/Glory Drive-Zarama and Okarki will remain closed within the period.  Members of the public are advised to comply while security operatives are enjoined to ensure strict enforcement. Meanwhile, activities at all worship centres incl

ABUJA BASED EATERY, FOOTBALL CLUB TO RAISE OVER 10,000 MEALS FOR IDP’S; LESS-PRIVILEGED IN ABUJA ….Calls on well-meaning Nigerians to be their Brother's keeper By admin Mr. Obokhare Kingsley Imogbore                        As the dreaded COVID 19 pandemic rages through the globe, Nigeria,  home of the largest gathering of people in Africa, begins to   shut down due to the pandemic, Abuja's prominent Eatery, COCKEREL Fast Foods has joined the global call to help the needy. Taking a cue from Chinese muliti- billionaire, Jack Ma and Africa's richest man Aliko Dangotte, the company has decided to raise funds to provide over 10,000 plates of food for IDP'S and other less privileged Nigerians caught in the lockdown due to the pandemic. COVID-19 has so far claimed one life and infected 65 others in Nigeria. This has resulted in locking down of business activity in some states of the Federation. According to the Chief Operating Offic

...BAYELSA ENTERPRISE HUB SUPPORTS GOV DIRI'S COVID-19 COMMITTEE... ...TO PRODUCE FACE MASK, DISTRIBUTE FREE TO BAYELSANS By admin SureAid Development Initiative and Africa First Strategic Alliance Initiative have committed to supporting Bayelsa Enterprise Hubs Limited (Operators of Bayelsa Garment Factory) to make Face Masks as Corporate Social Responsibility and distribute free to Bayelsans. In a communication from Bayelsa Enterprise Hubs Management Limited, the Management and Board expressed gratitude to the organizations urging other spirited organizations/individuals to take advantage of the Factory as it has capacity to provide corporate Garment services for Uniforms, Industrial Cover-Alls, Lab Coats, Bed Sheets amongst others.  Mr. Ebiekure Jasper Eradiri representing the board expressed confidence in the Capacity of the factory as second largest in Nigeria to live up to expectations. He further thanked former Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon.Henry Seri

COVID-19 UPDATE: Bayelsa shuts land, sea borders By admin Bayelsa State government has ordered the immediate closure of all land and sea entry and exit points into and out of the state. Governor Douye Diri gave the order on Thursday evening after being briefed by the COVID-19 task force in the state. A statement by his acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as also directing that all mortuaries be closed forthwith to ensure compliance with the earlier directive on the suspension of burial and wedding ceremonies in the state for two weeks. Governor Diri said the implementation committee will liaise with all the security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with the directive. He said the additional measures are being taken to protect and safeguard every resident of the state from the coronavirus pandemic. The governor had tested negative for the virus on Thursday.

COVID-19: Bayelsa Governor Tests Negative By admin Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has tested negative for the Coronavirus, putting to rest the speculations and anxiety over his health status. The governor's acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said in a press release that the test result was obtained on Thursday from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)-accredited laboratory at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State. "The result showed that Governor Douye Diri had "no evidence of COVID-19 infection," he said. Officials of the epidemiology unit of the state Ministry of Health led by the State Epidemiologist, Ifiemi Iwuji, had on Wednesday conducted the test and the samples sent to the Irrua Specialist Hospital. Before the governor opted for the test, he had been inundated with phone calls and messages following speculations on the social media that he might have been infected. This was fuelled by his sitting

Governor Douye Diri tests negative to Corona Virus By Admin. In a message on his Facebook wall, governor Douye Diri said he had tested negative to the dreaded Corona Virus today. Find full text below: For my safety, that of my loved ones and most importantly, for the safety of all the men and women of goodwill working tirelessly with me to ensure a  #GreaterBayelsa ,  I submitted myself for a test and to God be the glory, the result came out negative today.  This is a trying moment for families, organizations , Governments and people all over the world but working together and especially with all of us doing our part, humanity will again triumph.  Please, stay safe and don’t forget to follow the simple preventive measures.

UN Peace Ambassador lauds Bayelsa initiatives on check of Coronavirus By Admin United Nations Peace Ambassador, Arc. Miebi Bribena has lauded proactive measures being taking by the Bayelsa state government at preventing the spread of Coronavirus code named covid-19. Briefing newsmen as part of activities marking his birthday celebration on Wednesday in Yenagoa, Arc. Bribena said social distancing and restriction policy adopted by the government have assisted in curtailing the spread of the deadly virus. He disclosed that  the proactive measure taken by  the government has assisted in curtailing the spread of the virus which as at the last count  had claimed one casualty and infected the lives of 45 persons in the Country. The UN Peace Ambassador posited that the setting up of Isolation centres, provision of health care facility and restriction and social distancing policy have put the state in a good stead to curtail the spread of the virus. According to him, it is exciting

COVID 19: BAYELSA IMPOSES STAY-AT-HOME ORDER ON CIVIL SERVANTS, SUSPENDS BURIALS, WEDDINGS I DIDN'T MEET ABBA KYARI - GOV. DIRI By Admin The Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday asked civil servants on Grade Level 1-12 to stay at home for two weeks with effect from Thursday, March 26. It explained that only those on essential services such as medical and health workers, fire service personnel, cleaners and other related personnel were exempted from the temporary restriction. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Dr. Inodu Apoku, who addressed the media after a meeting between Governor Douye Diri and the expanded multi-sectoral task force on the COVID-19 pandemic, said burial and wedding ceremonies have also been suspended in the state for the same period. Dr. Apoku said other decisions reached by the committee included the review downward of the number of persons at worship centres and other public gatherings to 20 from the initial 50. The restrictio

WHAT WE MUST DO NOW!!! WHAT WE MUST DO NOW!!! Aferiokhai Osigbemeh It was never in the calculation that we'd be in this situation where our leaders/rulers will be trapped in Nigeria and can't be jetted out for medical attention. With our healthcare in a big mess and a history of mediocre investment in the health sector, it would seem that the chickens have come home to roost. Alas, if there is no immediate and drastic change in healthcare investment, the current situation is capable of sparking revolutionary demands for good governance. Now there is only one option. Put our healthcare in order immediately! Mainwhile, self isolation, social distancing, washing of hands, stay at home and application of the Covid 19 containment protocol must be strictly adhered to.

Gov. Diri commiserates with Murray-Bruce family By Admin Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed shock over the passing of Mrs. Evelyn Murray-Bruce, the wife of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce. Senator Murray-Bruce announced his wife's demise on Friday after a protracted battle with cancer. Governor Diri said in a condolence message by his acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, that her death was shocking and painful. He commiserated with the Bruce family and described the late Evelyn as an affable person that was easily loved by everyone around her. "I received with shock and sadness the painful passing of Evelyn, the wife of my brother, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who lost the battle with cancer. "Losing a loved one is painful. So I can imagine what the Bruce family is going through at this time of grief. "Evelyn was an affable person who was easily loved by all those who came around her.  "On behalf of the government and people

PDP Governors Forum Congratulates Gov. Ifeanyi  Ugwuanyi at 56 By Admin The PDP Governors' Forum has extended its warm felicitations to the Governor of Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Uguanyi on his 56th Birthday A congratulatory message dated March 20, 2020 and  signed by Hon CID Maduabum, the Director General of  the Forum reads: 1. The PDP Governors' Forum under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, together with all your colleagues in the Forum, fecilitates with you on your birthday anniversary. 2. As you turn 56, we wish you continued good health, wisdom, strength and blessings from God. 3. Your giant strides in Enugu State is remarkable for the unprecedented level and pace of infrastructural development witnessed in the state since you mounted the saddle of leadership. You have excelled in various areas of human endeavour and in particular, road infrastructure, education, health care, empowerment, social and human capital developme

BEN BRUCE LOSES WIFE TO CANCER  In his very own words he said: "‪I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence - awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken.‬ ‪Our children are devastated, I am too. But I have to be strong for them. Please put our family in your prayers. Like the sun, my wife was a blessing and touched the lives of everyone she met. Though she’s gone, she’d remain alive in our hearts forever. ‬ ‪I miss you, my sweetheart, and my most beautiful girl, Evelyn Murray-Bruce. Forever yours, ❤️.‬" May her soul rest in peace From CKN NEWS MEDIA GROUP

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West Zonal Unification Rally at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State. Details shortly. 

Bayelsa Governor Visits Project Sites .....Assures On Second Yenagoa Flyover By Admin Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, paid unscheduled visits to some project sites in Yenagoa, the state capital, ahead of his 100 days in office. Governor Diri, who was accompanied by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and some top governmentp functionaries, said his administration would include the Tombia-Etegwe flyover project in the 2020 budget as it is one of its key projects. He noted that the project was conceptualised by his predecessor but could not execute it due to the economic downturn in the country. The governor in a statement by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said his administration was abreast of the developmental challenges of the state and would strive within available resources to tackle them. According to him, the project when completed would largely decongest the area and ease traffic in the city.  He however

CBN AGRIC LOAN: ONLY BAYELSA FARMERS WILL BENEFIT, ....I WILL RUN A LEAN APPOINTIVE GOVERNMENT...SAYS DIRI By Admin The Bayelsa State government has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) facility it is expecting will benefit only farmers in the state irrespective of political party affiliation. Governor Douye Diri, who disclosed this when representatives of 24 political parties under the aegis of the state chapter of the Inter-Party Council paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa, stated that the facility would promote farming and other agricultural activities in the state. A press release by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, noted that Governor Diri vowed not to play politics with the loan, stressing that stringent measures would be put in place to ensure that only farmers are the beneficiaries. Advising the political class to steer clear of the CBN loan, he however explained that politicians that own farms were qualified to o

BAYELSA SAFE IN GOV DIRI’S HAND -EX-GOV DICKSON ...URGES IJAW YOUTHS TO UNITE, SUPPORT NEW GOVT By Admin The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that the state was in safe hands under the new leadership of Governor Douye Diri. The former Governor who called for strengthened unity among Ijaw youths across the country urged them to give the expected support to Gov Diri to deliver on his mandate as governor of the state and the Ijaw nation. A statement by His Media Advisor, Mr. FIdelis Soriwei, quoted him as having made the comment while receiving the Exemplary Leadership Award from the leadership of the Central Zone of the Ijaw Youth Council led by its Chairman, Comrade Kennedy Olorogun, in Abuja, on Friday. Hon Dickson explained that he took the deliberate decision to back Senator Diri for Governor because of his conviction that the Governor who was the Pioneer National Organizing Secretary of the Ijaw Na

N-POD 2020: We support FG’s Resolve to Actualize the Next Level Agenda - Osaro-Osaghae, President, Africa Business Forum, UK By Admin In the aftermath of the success of the N-POD 2020 Summit, the African Business Forum, UK says it has resolved to support the efforts and resolutions of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led-federal government to actualize the contents of the Next Level Agenda. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the President of Africa Business Forum, UK; Mr. Frederick Osaro-Osaghae, said “The Buhari Administration is striving to prioritize and balance between the welfare of Nigerians and infrastructural needs of the country through a pragmatism that enables government to simultaneously concentrate on social investment and infrastructural provision. He stated that “It is evident that the government is interested in solutions that will help propel Nigeria to the next level it envisaged.  Osaghae added that “We as Nigerians, the governed and