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  • (BREAKING) COVID-19: Nigeria records 3 death in Lagos, Ogun

    (BREAKING) COVID-19: Nigeria records 3 death in Lagos, Ogun

    Three patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos and Ogun states, Our Correspondent reports.

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known in its ‘COVID-19 Situation Report 80’ on Tuesday.

    According to the report, seven other patients died in Bauchi, Federal Capital Territory, Borno, and Katsina of COVID-19.

    With the nine fatalities recorded, no fewer than 191 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in the country.

    “Nine deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours in six states – Bauchi (two), FCT (two), Lagos (two), Borno (one), Katsina (one), and Ogun (one),” part of the report read.

    The situation report showed that of the 191 COVID-19 deaths in Nigeria, 38 were recorded in Lagos, Kano, 36; FCT, nine; Katsina, 13; Borno, 24; Bauchi five; Jigawa three, Ogun six; Kaduna, three; Oyo, four; Gombe, two; Sokoto, 13; Edo, five; Zamfara, five; Kwara, one; Rivers, three; Osun, four; Plateau, one; Kebbi, four; Yobe, one; Nasarawa, one; Delta, five; Niger, one; Ondo, one; Ekiti, one, and Akwa Ibom also has two deaths.

    The NCDC said, “Two hundred and sixteen (216) confirmed cases were reported in the last 24 hours in 15 states – Lagos (74), Katsina (33), Oyo (19), Kano (17), Edo (13), Zamfara (10), Borno (8), Gombe (8), Ogun (8), Bauchi (7), Kwara (7), FCT (4), Enugu (3), Kaduna (3) and Rivers (2).

    “No new state recorded a confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours. The total number of states including FCT that have reported at least one confirmed case in Nigeria is still 35 (34 states + FCT).

    “Fifty cases were discharged in the last 24 hours in nine (9) states – Bauchi (14), Zamfara (11), Borno (8), Sokoto (5), Enugu (4), Adamawa (2), Gombe (2), Kaduna (2), and Ogun (2).”

  • Ogun Mobile Court prosecutes lockdown violators

    Ogun Mobile Court prosecutes lockdown violators

    The Ogun State Mobile Court has tried more than one hundred persons for violating the inter-state and intra-state lockdown directive of the State Government.

    TVC News Kazeem Olowe reports that despite the warning of the Ogun State Government, some motorists are still violating the order on inter-state restriction.
    This has encouraged others within the state to also violate the intra-state lockdown despite the three-day relaxation window.

    In order to put a check, the Ogun State Mobile Court has commenced operation, moving from one location to another with the support of security agencies led by the Commissioner of police, Kenneth Ebrimson.

    Speaking about the number of persons arrested and tried so far, the leader of the Vehicle Inspection Officer in the team noted that many of them have been made to pay fine.

    Many of them were moving towards the boundary towns along Abeokuta, Ibadan Road, while others were coming into the State from Oyo State.

    They were tried in the mobile court presided over by a majistrate and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service were there to take those who have been convicted into their van.

  • Two Killed, Seven Injured In Ogun Highway Accident

    Two Killed, Seven Injured In Ogun Highway Accident

    Two persons have been killed in a multiple-car crash at the Ota axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Ogun State.

    The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Florence Okpe, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.

    She explained that the incident, which left a man and a woman dead, occurred at about 11:30am at the Toll Gate area of the highway.

    According to the FRSC official, seven other people comprising two women and five men were injured in the crash.

    She added that the accident involved a truck and three other vehicles, as well as two motorcycles.

    Okpe noted that the incident was suspected to have occurred as a result of brake failure while the injured victims were taken to the Ota General Hospital.

    She said the remains of the dead persons have also been deposited at the General Hospital in Ifo.

    On his part, the FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Clement Oladele, commiserated with the victims and families of the dead persons.

    He urged the residents whose relation used the corridor that period to contact the FRSC Command in Ota for more information about the crash or the two hospitals.

  • Lockdown: FRSC records 57 crashes, 20 deaths in Lagos, Ogun

    Lockdown: FRSC records 57 crashes, 20 deaths in Lagos, Ogun

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it recorded 57 road crashes with 20 deaths in Ogun and Lagos States in the four weeks of COVID-19 lockdown.

    Mr Samuel Obayemi, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in-charge of the two states, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

    Obayemi, an Assistant Corps Marshal, said that the crashes occurred within the four weeks of the lockdown in Lagos State and three weeks of lockdown in Ogun.

    “The Lockdown directive which was announced by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, on 29th March was enforced by FRSC Operatives in Zone 2 which comprises of Lagos and Ogun States.

    “Although the enforcement started at different dates with Lagos starting first because there was an already existing lockdown directive by the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while lockdown in Ogun State commenced on April 4, 2020.

    “The goal of the Operation was to enforce the directive on restriction of movement in both states.

    “An analysis of the data of the Enforcement Operation carried out so far in the zone showed that we have a total of 57 road traffic crashes with only 10 fatal where 20 lives were lost,” Obayemi said.

    The FRSC boss said that the 10 fatal accidents that claimed 20 lives occured along Ojota, Lekki, Ibeju, Apapa, Epe, Mowe, Ogere, Sagamu and Itori areas of the zone.

    According to him, the corps stopped a total of 33, 252 vehicles from which a total of 27, 659 were cautioned and allowed to go free.

    He said that 377 vehicles were impounded and booked, while 235 vehicles were impounded but not booked.

    Obayemi said that the FRSC operatives turned back a total of 5,030 vehicles to their originating places and arrested 53 for overloading.

    “From the data, it can be observed that the number of bookings made is just a handful compared to the total number of vehicles stopped.

    “This can be attributed to a relatively appreciable level of compliance of motorists to the social distancing order and also because the Operatives have not been focused on booking except for extreme cases.”

    Obayemi said that despite the lockdown that had reduced the flow of vehicles along major highways in the zone, the few road traffic crashes recorded were avoidable.

    NAN recalls that President Buhari had on April 27, announced a “gradual easing” of COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja, from May 4.

  • NGO lauds FG’s partial lockdown in Lagos, FCT, Ogun

    NGO lauds FG’s partial lockdown in Lagos, FCT, Ogun

    Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, has hailed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to gradually ease the lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Lagos and Ogun States.

    Okei-Odumakin, who gave the commendation on Tuesday in Lagos, said the president’s decision was a welcome development as it was harmful to permanently shut down those economic centres indefinitely.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president in a nationwide broadcast extended the lockdown imposed on FCT, Lagos and Ogun, said it would be eased from May 4.

    “The gradual ease should be combined with strict observance of safety measures like wearing of masks, washing of hands and social/physical distancing.

    “The fumigation of public places must also continue to keep the spread of the pandemic very low.

    “Provision of support to the most vulnerable should continue as the impact of the lockdown would still weigh heavily on the poor,” she said in a statement.

    Okei-Odumakin said the president’s warning to security operatives on human rights abuses should be strictly enforced.

    She noted that it was embarrassing to the country that its security forces were in competition with Coronavirus on who would kill more Nigerians.

    The NGO’s president said it might not be out of tune to ask government to mobilise and empower the universities, polytechnics, and research institutes to join the search for a vaccine that would serve as cure for the virus.

    “Also in line with what other countries are doing, including African countries, our scientists and researchers should be mobilised.

    “They should be encouraged to invent ventilators, test kits and such other equipment that are hard to come by internationally since every country is fighting tooth and nail to cope with the pandemic.

    “Finally, government must keep abreast of latest developments around the world in combating the pandemic,” she said.

    Okei-Odumakin said special attention must now be focused on practices, sects, and groups that were deliberately flouting COVID-19 protocols, thereby encouraging community transmission of the virus.

    She said this was the major reason why the figures of the infected were on the increase right now.

    According to her, it must be stated quite clearly that such ignorance and or irresponsible behaviour endangers everyone.

    Okei-Odumakin said it would also ensure Nigerians remained in the stranglehold of the virus for a very long time to come, with dire consequences on the health and safety of Nigerians as well as the quick recovery of the economy.

  • COVID-19: Ogun unveils drive through testing point

    COVID-19: Ogun unveils drive through testing point

    Ogun State Government has assured residents that it has provided drive through testing point with capacity of about three hundred persons daily at Ado-Odo/Ota area which is one of the border towns of Lagos and Ogun State.

    The Deputy Governor, Noimat Salako-Oyedele made this known while receiving the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos Zone, led by the National President of the body, Abiodun Ogunyemi.
    COVID-19: NMA Urges Gov Abiodun To Lock Down Ogun For 2wks …
    She noted that the testing point will be inaugurated later this week and urged the lectures to continue to assist the government in sensitizing the public about the pandemic and how to reduce or stop its spread among
    citizens.

    Professor Abiodun said many of his members especially those in the medical and health line have been contributing immensely to the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in the Country and will continue to do so.

  • Lagos, Ogun residents lament rising robbery cases

    Lagos, Ogun residents lament rising robbery cases

    Barely 14 days after the lockdown order by President Muhammadu Buhari to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State, some boundary communities between Lagos and Ogun States are living in fear, as hoodlums have been robbing people of their money, food items and other valuables.

    Ifo, is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in Ifo town, which is few kilometres away from Lagos.

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    It has an area of 521 km² and a population of more than 500,000 people, according to the 2006 census.

    For many years, the area, which shares boundary with Lagos, has suffered various neglects, including insecurity.

    Recently, a hash tag Ogun unrest, was created on social media, to draw public attention to the plight of residents of the area.

    Though, a lot of misinformation were detected on the thread, the fact remains that there are group of boys who were threats to the peace of the neighbourhood.

    Broken bottles, damaged tiles and bornfire were seen on the streets of the communities in Lagos, sharing boundary with Ifo local government Area.

    Most affected areas are Ifako-Ijaiye, Agbado crossing, Oke-Aro, Akute, Olambe, Ijoko, Ogbaayo, Ajegunle Iroko among others.

    These communities, which play host to several factories, seem not safe for many reaidents who live here.

    Our Crew met with Adunni Osundairo, who narrated how her home was invaded by some hoodlums. She was devasted by the incident.

    ” I believe there is an increased number of robbery attacks, because of the lockdown. Government should increase the stimulus package we can’t sleep anymore”

    Another victim of the robbery incident, who profers name not mentioned, said: “They walk in groups, as much as 30 to 50 boys at the same time. They have been robbing the community before now. It started at about 5 months ago. They are underaged boys, between 14 and 20 years old. For more than 3 days, we have been staying awake between 7pm to 6am.”

    Though, people living in the communities are scared of being robbed or abused, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, during a patrol in the area, assured residents of maximum security.

    As residents of Ifo local government area await more attention from Lagos and Ogun state governments, there is the need for urgent intervention in the security situation of the area.

    But for safety of people around the border communities to be guaranteed, the sit-at-home order must be adhered to, as movement especially at night, might be dangerous.

  • COVID-19 lockdown: Compliance in Ogun encouraging – FRSC

    COVID-19 lockdown: Compliance in Ogun encouraging – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), has said  that the 14-days lockdown embarked upon to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state is yielding positive result, as compliance by the people is encouraging.

    Mr Clement Oladele,  FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, disclosed this in an interview with Our correspondents in Abeokuta on Wednesday.

    Oladele noted that it was important for the people to obey government directives,  saying it remained the best way to avoid the spread of the virus.
    He said that the only concern might be when the lockdown enters  into the 10th or 12th day,  saying people may start feeling restless and tired of staying at home.
    Oladele, however,  pleaded with the people not to relent in compliance as doing otherwise could wipe away all the earlier sacrifices of staying at home since the commencement of the lockdown order.
    “Being disciplined throughout this period will make everybody comply willingly,  without enforcement by the security agencies, this is key to making us defeat the pandemic and return to living our normal lives.
    “The citizens should be extra vigilant and report those few lawless members of our community that may attempt to flout the presidential directive on COVID – 19 restriction order.
    “The more we remain silent to such unlawful acts , the more, we the law abiding citizen will  be exposing ourselves to avoidable risks from COVID-19 pandemic .
    “The lockdown order , though may be denying us our freedom , but it is a necessary sacrifice which is  similar to what a pregnant woman in labour endures during childbirth but to later get relieved after successful birth of the child,” he said.
    Oladele  commended all FRSC Officers and Marshals working alongside other security agencies, toiling day and night to enforce the presidential directive.
  • Lockdown: Ogun to open markets every 48hrs

    Lockdown: Ogun to open markets every 48hrs

    The Ogun Government says it will only open markets every two days during the lockdown.

    Gov Dapo Abiodun made this known while addressing newsmen on Friday night at his residence in Iperu Remo,Ogun.

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    The governor also declared that all markets in the state would only open between 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday as the lockdown started on Friday night.

    He noted that the total lockdown of the state for the first three days was to allow for complete fumigation of the state to disinfect public places such as motor parks and markets.

    “The lockdown will be total from now till 7.00 a.m. on Tuesday, to be suspended between 7.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. to allow for essential business activities.

    “This 7.00 a.m. to 2.00.p.m. window will be observed every other day therefrom; that is, Tuesday instant, Thursday, and Saturday for the coming week,” he said.

    The governor noted that no fewer than 500,000 households would benefit from the stimulus packages to cushion the effects of the lockdown.

    Abiodun explained that the packages, which comprised of 5kg each of rice, beans and garri with tomato pastes, vegetable oil, salt, seasoning cubes and other hygiene products would be distributed to the “poor and the vulnerable in the state’’.

    The governor, however, warned that under no circumstance should the items be diverted to other use other than what they were meant for.

    He appealed to the people to avoid stampede and unnecessary struggles during the distribution, saying it would be an ongoing process.

    “We have constituted a multi-sectoral local government taskforce to monitor the daily report and distribution of the stimulus packages from state government to all the 236 wards of the state,” Abiodun said.

    The governor further said that the state government would begin to enforce compulsory wearing of face mask as from Tuesday morning of April 7, till the expiration of the lockdown.

    He also announced that the third case of COVID-19 who tested positive 10 days ago, was discharged on Friday evening, having shown considerable improvement in his health condition.

  • BREAKING: Buhari declares curfew in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun

    BREAKING: Buhari declares curfew in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun

    President Muhammed buhari has declared curfew in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State.

    He said the restriction was to curb the community transmission of COVID-19 in the states where it is prevalent.

    Daybreak reports that Lagos has the highest number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria followed by Abuja.

    He said this during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday.

    He said, “Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.

    “All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.

    “The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Minister of the FCT, have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.

    “We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.

    “This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution.

    “Furthermore, commercial establishments such as; food processing, distribution and retail companies; petroleum distribution and retail entities, power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and private security companies are also exempted.

    “Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored.

    “Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted.”