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By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Following the incident of Coronavirus recorded in Lagos state, Ogun State Government  has disclosed that 28 people identified and quarantined as a result of  direct contact with the Italian victim. Governor Biodun Dolapo made this known on Friday while addressing newsmen in the state Capital. According to the The PUNCH reports,“they have identified all those that have been in contact with this index , totalling about 28 . All those 28 people have been quarantined . ” "The governor said efforts were on to identify more contacts to curb the spread of the disease .The particular company in question has been practically shut down and they have set up two isolation centres within the premises" . The Commissioner for Health in the state , Dr Tomi Coker , said the victim , whose name was not given , fell ill in a cement company in Ewekoro , where he visited for a business engagement from Italy. The government also said the firm where th

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews  Following confirmed outbreak of the coronavirus in Lagos state Nigeria most pharmaceutical stores in Lekki, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Apapa and Abuja experienced large patronage request for face mask, hand sanitisers, hand-washing soaps and gloves. In early hours of today, after the first case of the disease was reported, people had come to request for these products as residents increase their level of preparedness of the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria. When Flycomnews correspondent, Fashina Shakiru visits some of the pharmaceutical stores in Lagos, a pharmacist at Teen Pharmacy & Stores, says large turned out for sanitizers and face masks. People requests for other diverse products like, health personnel protective equipment, hand-held infrared thermometer, among others, to help check the virus. A pharmacist at HealthPlus Limited, Ikeja stated.“we sold about 20 hand sanitizers today as people still order for more. The same situation also

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says there is no cause for alarm following the case of coronavirus confirmed in the state. Mr Governor made this known while addressing press conference at the state house, Marina Lagos on Friday. The effort is ongoing to trace those who had contacts with the patient that developed the symptoms in Ogun State, where he earlier had a business meeting. According to him,  "the patient arrived in Lagos from Milan, Italy, on Monday without symptoms, but was later referred to Lagos after exhibiting the signs, but was first treated at the Company’s facilities, in Ogun State". He noted that the State is constantly in touch with the National Centre for Disease Control, Federal Government and all other stakeholders while surveillance, Monitoring and containment would be intensified. Sanwo-Olu  urged the citizens and residents not to panic as the patient who is currently quarantined is in stabl

FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2020 By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews *NATIONAL NEWS* First Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Lagos Prepare for surprise in 2023, PDP tells Lagos APC Makinde day-dreaming, says Lagos APC Bill for military special fund scales second reading at House of Representatives Court remands Mama Boko Haram, three others over alleged N42m fraud Fed Govt, council laud FUOYE VC on academic excellence, infrastructure devt Troops rescue 143 victims as Boko Haram fighters surrender Boko Haram, ISWAP attacks ploy to trigger religious war, says Fed Govt Borrofice and challenge of reconciliation in Ondo APC How PDP can regain power in Edo, by Orbih Netflix to increase investment in Nigerian storytelling Sotayo joins K1 De Ultimate, Muyiwa Ademola, others for charity S/Court: We'll pay N60m fine soon- Olanipekun, Babalola Makinde, Ibori meet Bode George over PDP crisis Amnesty, others petition NHRC over N/Assembly 'controversial bills Court

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews As Lagos state officially confirmed and records its first coronavirus disease, the state commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi has given tips on how to avoid the spread of the kill According to him, stated that all Lagosians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families, following the precautions below: 1.    Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. 2.    Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 3. People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd. 4. Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by   covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve

Flycomnews All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos state chapter has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state to stay off Lagos politics and focus on providing good governance to his people. Governor Seyi Makinde who chair reconciliation committee aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state warned the APC in Lagos state to prepare for eviction come 2023 election. In a reaction to Mr Makinde's comments Lagos state APC publicity secretary, Hon Seye Oladejo said "Lagos State path of  progressive governance. “His Excellency, Seyi Makinde is apparently still excited that he managed to attain his dream office after series of electoral defeats. He needs not forget that he leveraged on the storm in the Oyo state APC family.  However,  his lack of experience in governance at any level has become apparent with nine months of false starts and lack of developmental ideas.” “He could boost his democratic credentials by obeying court orders as regards th

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Lagos state Commissioner for Health Prof Akin Abayomi  has confirmed its first case of coronavirus in Lagos state.  The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the outbreak in China in January 2020. The commissioner for health, says "the case is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief business visit. He fell ill on the 26th February and was transfered to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing.  COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. He confirmed the patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.  Prof, Abayomi assured that there  has been strengthening measures to ensure any outbreak

Reconciliation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party,( PDP) chair by  Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde says  PDP will send National Leader Senator Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ( APC) out of  Lagos state come 2023 general election.  Makinde made this known at  reconciliation meetings  with stakeholders of the party in Lagos. According to him " the meeting is mission accomplished.” My father (Bode George) and I were able to resolve some of the issues. You must be frontal on how issues are addressed but we have made some good progress.”  He asserted, " don’t jump the gun, it is one step at a time".  We have come here to meet the stakeholders with my father and leader here to move the party forward. I can give you the assurance that the unity of the PDP in Lagos State is sacrosanct right now. We are also putting the APC on notice that they need to prepare for what is coming in Lagos.” Makinde said. Those present at the meeting wer

Flycomnews Mr  Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi,  former candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gbadamosi announced this on his Twitter handle by showing PDP membership card. He joins the strong opposition party  Peoples Democratic party (PDP) ahead of 2023  governorship election in Lagos State. The Peoples Democratic Party has found themselves a candidate that will represent the party in the governorship election that will take place in 2023. Mr  Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi fondly called (BOG) has reportedly Join the PDP and will be contesting for the number one seat in Lagos come 2023.

. Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has continued in its efforts to support the Federal Government’s drive to achieve a 95 percent financial inclusion rate by 2024. The foremost financial institution reaffirmed its commitment to further deepen financial inclusion in the country during the masterclass session tagged “Tech and Financial Inclusion” at the Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos. This event kicked off on Monday, 24 February 2020 at Landmark Centre, Lagos. In his opening remarks, Wole Adeniyi, Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC said that the organization was working effortlessly to overcome the challenge of bringing the financially excluded, especially the informal sector, into financial inclusion. He said: “Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC is driving financial inclusion through value-added services and our @ease wallet is one of the platforms we have created to reduce friction and ensure that customers get access at sc

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews The political dimensions for 2023 Presidential election has being to show premature shapes as many political gladiators have been making statements, the most recent political Stakeholder to speak on the 2023 Presidency is Lanre Ogunyemi. Ogunyemi who is, the Lagos State APC Secretary speaks  that if Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu decides to run for President in the next election it would not be out of place but support or his track record. According to him, “Tinubu has all it takes to lead this country and he has every fundamental right as a Nigerian to aspire; it is now left for Nigerians to accept or not, it is now left for the party to decide who flags their ship as a Presidential candidate come 2023. “Whichever way it goes, let us decide if it goes to the South; let us decide whether it goes to the South West or South East and what we look at is merit; who can take us to the place that Nigeria ought", stated Ogunyemi. “If we find that in

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly Rt Honourable Mudashiru Adisa has disclosed that Amotekun for Yoruba race as security Outfits has come to stay in Lagos state. Obasa, who made this known on Monday in a one day stakeholders forum on "a bill for a law to amend the Lagos state neighborhood safety corps agency law 2019 to establish Lagos Amotekun corps at Assembly Pavilion, Alausa Lagos. The challenges of national security across Nigerian States led to formation of Amotekun corps by south west Governors. Amotekun corps for Yoruba race to defend the territorial border of the Yoruba region. According to Obasa, Amotekun security outfits has come to stay for establish and protect, lives and properties of the people in the state. He added, there is enact law under Lagos state neighborhood safety corps as amended in 2016 to accommodate, incorporate, maintain laws and orders. Speaking earlier, the convener Honourable Tunde Brahimoh r

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has announced a date for its 2020 Business Outlook Seminar.  In a statement signed by Jenkins Alumona, AAAN Publicity Secretary, the association said the seminar will hold on Tuesday at L’eola Hotel (formerly Protea Hotel), Maryland, Ikeja. The theme of the seminar is “Nigerian Business Environment in the Year 2020: Implications for Advertising Agencies”. The theme, the statement explained, was chosen to highlight current global economic variables and their effects of the Nigerian economy. President of the Association, Ikechi Odigbo, said the seminar will help create deeper insights into the changing structure of the business environment and its implications on competitiveness. Odigbo added that the seminar will facilitate the development of strong and relevant strategy execution capabilities in turbulent times. To underscore the importance of this seminar, the Association has invited seasoned professionals with

 A whole nation- 200 million people quarantined with corruption A nation of primordial thinkers with blood of religion is the opium of the masses Nigeria, a nation of prayer worriers, where the politicians turned the Commonwealth to private use Still the pastors, imams clamour for the masses to pray for nation A nation where corruption has turned to culture of life  turned to  state of nature where life is short, nasty, brutish as Muslim slaughters Christian, Christian bandits Muslim As politicians use religion to divide the masses, still calling for prayer worriers.  Is Nigeria been curse with infected and corrupted leaders or followers? China facing most health challenges, never call for prayer but scientific research, Egypt recorded the highest population of 100 million people, never call for prayer but policies to manage the population. Israel medieval of yesterday a nation of prayer worriers, not today of Israel with  weapons of mass destruction.  Kenya

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Britain’s Tyson Fury heavyweight championship has knocked down Deontay Wilder on Saturday, overwhelming his opponent to earn a seventh round technical knockout in Las Vegas. The highly-anticipated super fight rematch between the two titans, Fury took control late in the first round and never relinquished it. He took total control in the third where he landed a right hand to Wilder’s left ear to drop him to the canvas. Wilder lost his concentration and strength to regained his foot as the referee rest the match to rest Fury (30-0-1) now takes the WBC crown from Wilder (42-1-1) and settles the score between the two.

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Commissioner for Health Kaduna State Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni says state confirmed eight cases of Lassa fever in the state. According to the statement released the state has recorded a total of eight confirmed cases since the outbreak on the 22nd, January 2020, out of the seventy-four suspected cases so far. The statement explains that, Out of the eight confirmed cases, the first patient has died due to late presentation, while the second and the third cases have been cured, however, the 4th and 5th cases were diagnosed after they had died.” “Similarly, the 6th case had travelled from Ebonyi State and is receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Control Centre (IDCC). In addition, the 7th, who is also deceased, had travelled from Kebbi State but died while on admission at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital(ABUTH), Zaria, before being diagnosed” “Significantly, a new confirmed case, a 40-year-old male, was recorded on Friday, Febr

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Tiyamiyu Kazeem, assistant captain of Remo Stars FC better known as Kaka, has been killed  on Saturday by officer of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) Sagamu road  in Ogun state. In a statement released Remo Stars media officer, Oladimeji said it was gathered that the footballer was “pushed out of the vehicle by the SARS operative,” who had mistaken him for a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy). The SARS officer stopped Tiyamiyu Kazeem insisting that he was a Yahoo Boy, he brought out his identity (ID) card to identify himself as a player of Remo Stars FC but the officer insisted on taking him to the nearest police station in Sagamu,” the statement read. Tiyamiyu Kazeem was said to have been with Sanni Abubakar, his teammate. “Tiyamiyu and Sanni obliged, followed the SARS officers, only for them to notice that they were driving towards Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway, then the guys questioned to know were the SARS officers were taking t

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews Anambra's Commissioner for Health Dr Vincent Okpala, said the state government plans deployment of drug drone technology service delivery in hard-to-reach communities across the state. The Commissioner who made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Akwa “There are many hard-to-reach communities in the state, to get access to the medical needs difficult  like Enugu Otu, Nkpunado Aguleri, Ezi Agulu Otu and other far places. Okpala said,  "the drone technology service, from a place like Awka, you can put that needed blood pints in a drone and allow it fly to a specific community where it is needed. “Take for instance, if you have a woman that is bleeding during child birth (Postpartum Hemorrhaging), and she needs blood transfusion, it will be difficult because the facility is not there.. “If you start driving to such place, it might take about two to three hours but with drone technology, it will land there in less than 30minu

 Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the addition of a new feature: ‘paycode’ to its @ease wallet. The Paycode feature has been introduced to give customers the opportunity to withdraw cash from their wallet on an ATM or from an agent at any location nationwide without using a debit or credit card. Customers can open a Stanbic IBTC @ease wallet using the last 10 digits of their phone number through the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) application – *909#. The wallet can also be opened via the Stanbic IBTC @ease Mobile App, ATMs and agents at any location nationwide. Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc is leading end-to-end financial solutions committed to providing seamless financial transactions to Nigerians, hence the addition of Paycode to the @ease wallet. To generate a Paycode, customers can log in to the @ease wallet through the Mobile App or USSD - *909#; select ‘Withdraw Money’ and choose ‘ATM’ as the withdrawal chann

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Interswitch Limited, a leading technology-driven company focused on the digitisation of payments in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, and American Express (AmEx), are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand the usage and acceptance of American Express Cards across Nigeria. The partnership with Interswitch will enable American Express Cardmembers to transact using a wide range of merchants, who process payments through the Interswitch platform, for a range of travel, retail, hospitality and dining expenses, as well as ATM withdrawals. The partnership will also allow Interswitch to integrate its network of merchants in Nigeria into the global American Express network. As part of the agreement, Interswitch will assume responsibility for managing American Express merchants in Nigeria, while bringing new merchants onto its platform. Previously, American Express Cardmembers could only use their cards at select locations across the country. This new partnership broadens

Interswitch has announced the commencement of another edition of its National Science competition, InterswitchSPAK 3.0 in Nigeria. Students from Senior Secondary Schools are now free to register for the competition on the InterswitchSPAK portal henceforth. InterswitchSPAK is an annual Pan-African competition aimed at re-igniting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects among secondary school students. For the registration, each school is required to present its best six (6) science students in SSS2.  However, for mixed schools, at least two female students must be among the best six (6). Every registered student will participate in the qualifying examination at any of the centres across Nigeria.  The top 81 students will proceed to the finale to battle for the crown of Nigeria’s Best Science Student. Cherry Eromosele, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, Interswitch expressed her excitement about the last edition.  She also encouraged more gi

…with over 13.3 billion Naira already provided to women owned businesses in Africa, Access Bank is putting its weight behind supporting Nigeria’s female entrepreneurs. The ‘W’ Initiative, home to over 12 million female customers, has launched a new TV ad campaign to create awareness on the W power loan -a product specially designed for its women owned Businesses. The TV ad campaign encapsulates the vision of the Bank to empower women from all walks of life by encouraging them to take advantage of the W power loan to grow and sustain their businesses. The campaign which has been unveiled on digital platforms and broadcast on TV in a series of high-profile commercials, features two lead characters: Lady W played by renowned singer Aituaje (Waje) Iruobe and Tolu T played by actress and On-Air personality, Omotunde (Lolo1) Adebowale. Both ladies seem to be at opposite ends of a string as Waje, the go-getter who jumped at the W power loan, seized the opportunity p

Fidelity Bank rewards N18m to promo winners FIDELITY Bank Plc on Monday rewarded its savings account customers with N18 million  prizes and other consolation prizes in its ongoing Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) promo Season 4 in Lagos. The winners emerged across various regions in the country, including Southsouth, Southwest, Southeast, North, Abuja. The N1 million winners include Imo Amamkem, Ogboada Adonyeofori, Abonyi Chukwudi, Ngozi Omeise, Nwankwo Chinonso. The N2 million winners are Salisu Mohammed, Adepeju Adepoju, among others while the N3 million winners are Uju Ejindu and Mojeed Tijani. The winners who were selected through a computerised and transparent simple random system, were picked from the bank’s branches across the six geo-political zones. The e-raffle draw, which  held at the bank’s head office in Lagos,   was witnessed by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB