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Lagos Dismisses Rumours Of Covid-2019 In Gowon Estate

February 12, 2020 3:37 pm

Lagos State Government has dismissed the rumoured suspicion of cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019) in Gowon Estate of Alimosho Local area of the State.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Wednesday, dismissed the rumour making rounds on social media that Chinese people who recently returned from Wuhan, China and residing in Osoba Close of Gowon Estate were having severe symptoms of Coronavirus and treating the symptoms themselves noted that there is no truth in the report.
Abayomi while giving an update on the investigation carried out by the Ministry through its surveillance team declared that there is …

‘He Stole Half Of CBN’: Gowon Breaks Silence On UK’s Claims

Gowon Urges Delta To Encourage Private Businesses

December 10, 2019 10:03 am

Former head of state, Yakubu Gowon, yesterday, in Asaba, urged the Delta Government to encourage and support businesses to thrive in the state.
Gowon said such support will reduce unemployment and create wealth among the people and the country in general.
Speaking while inaugurating an automobile centre, Gowon said the state government’s support for businesses will contribute towards the realisation of the current administration’s S.M.A.R.T. agenda.
He expressed confidence that NEKXEN Automobile Centre will provide robust and comprehensive training in the business of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
According to him, the training will afford youths to be self-employed and become …

Moghalu Apologises For Hailing Yakubu Gowon

November 5, 2019 4:24 am

Odumegwu-Ojukwu laments Obiano’s absence at memorial lecture

Former Presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has apologised to Ndigbo and other Nigerians for his description of Yakubu Gowon as a humane personality. Moghalu spoke during the second Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial Lecture at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State.

Also, wife of the ex-Biafran warlord, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is not pleased with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State who was absent at the lecture. Though the governor was represented by his deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke.She told Obiano that there was no evil spirit …

Gowon At 85: You Are A Legend Of National Unity – Buhari

October 19, 2019 1:31 am

Kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja celebrated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 85th birthday scheduled for today, describing him as a living legend and a symbol of national unity.

Buhari, according to a statement by his media adviser, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Gowon, despite being the youngest ruler of Nigeria so far, kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline.

He said Gowon laid the foundation for Nigeria to thrive by creating federating units and …

Gowon collapses at funeral in Delta

May 3, 2019 10:16 am

Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian Head of State has slumped during the funeral of late Maj Gen David Akpodiete Ejoor in Ovwor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.