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By General Jamo The deadly coronavirus, which originated from China, has hit more 21 African nations. Namibia, Rwanda, and Eswatini have just reported their first cases. The development puts the number of African nations with recorded cases at 21. On Friday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said 123 countries have been affected in less than three months. In Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, the government said the infected person is a 33-year-old. The patient recently returned from a business trip to the United States. In Namibia, the Health Minister told the media that a Spanish couple tested positive. In Rwanda, Health Minister Daniel Ngamije, said an Indian national from Mumbai had been infected. There are fears over health systems in many countries on the continent. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has warned that coronavirus outbreak could badly affect economies of countries. “Africa may lose half of its Gross Domestic Product with growth, falli...

By General Jamo The Presidency has revealed real reasons the deposed emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi, was ousted, stating the various moves made by President Muhammadu Buhari to save him. A top Presidency source disclosed in Abuja on Saturday that Buhari’s intervention led to the setting up of the different reconciliation committees whose efforts came to naught. The Presidency blamed the intransigence of both sides of the conflict for the way it turned out. The revelations came after the Presidency had previously denied that Buhari had anything to do with the dethronement of Sanusi. According to the Presidency source, contrary to allegations of collusion to remove Sanusi from office, the Presidency had intervened at many stages of the conflict in the last two years to avoid escalation, “but the efforts collapsed because of the intransigence of the two sides to shift ground.” The source informed State House correspondents that Ganduje had made up his mind to ...

By General Jamo Mallam Abubakar Ya’u from Augie Local Govern­ment Area of Kebbi on Saturday got N10 million, two new cars and two Hajj seats for catching the biggest fish weighing 78 kilogramme at the 2020 Argungu fishing festival. According to newsmen, Ya’u’s catch was adjudged the best among the fishes caught by more than 50,000 fishermen that partic­ipated in the annual cultural festival held in Kebbi State. Mallam Bala Yaha­ya-Bagaye clinched the sec­ond position with his fish that weighed 75 kilogramme, while Mallam Maiwake Sani came third for catching a fish weigh­ing 70 kilogramme. Chairman, Northern Gov­ernors Forum, Governor Simon Lalong, donated N3 million to the first position, N2 million to the second position, while N1 million went to the fisherman that clinched the third position. Dr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers Council, presented N1 million to the first position, N750,000 to the second position, and N500,000 to the third. ...

General Jamo (Offa) The Deputy Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola has been announced the registrar of the Federal Polytechnic Ede alongside other principal officers effective from April 1st, 2020.  The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State during a special meeting held on Thursday 13th February, 2020, has approved the appointments of Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola as the Registrar of the Institution, alongside Mr. Olagunju Caleb Olanrewaju and Dr. Egunjobi Rotimi Adesina were pronounced Bursar and Polytechnic Librarian respectively. In a press statement made available to newsmen by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Sola Lawal. He noted that the appointments takes effect from Wednesday, 1st April, 2020. Bursar, Mr Caleb Olanrewaju Olagunju The statement stressed that the appointments will Last for five (5) years single term. According to the release, the new registrar is presently the Deputy Registrar, ...

CoronaVirus has been declared as world emergency by the world health organization and as such different precautionary measure have been globally and Nationally suggested. The Nigeria Minister for interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in a video he posted on his official Twitter account @RaufAregbesola urged Nigerians to temporarily do away with the traditional handshake which can be a catalyst for the rapid transmission of the deadly virus. Aregbesola said, "do away with handshake at this time and you should try to exchange greetings in a distance. "Wash your hand regularly and maintain hygienic lifestyle." The former osun state governor also advised Nigerians not to harbor any hatred if anyone refuses to shake them stressing that it is for the meantime.

GENERAL JAMO Leo clubs international, Federal Polytechnic Offa chapter is set to induct new members today, Saturday, March 14, 2020 to carry on the Activities of the selfless club. This was contained in a release by the Fedpoffa Leo Club President who also doubled as the SUG President, Leo Abiola Azeez (Adigun) and obtained from the Leo General Secretary who also doubled as Sug CJ, Leo Agboola Doyinmola (Adegold) yesterday, Friday March 13th 2020. According to the president, the investiture will hold at Goodies Hotel, Offa by 10am  prompt. Leo Adigun stressed that about 30 Intending Leo will be conferred with Membership of the club by LEO District 404 B2 Nig (Youth Activity of International Lions Club) "Leo Club is a youth organization of Lions Clubs International. The word "LEO" stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity. LEO clubs encourage youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities.  "They are...

The Sug President, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Comrade Abiola Azeez has showered encomium on President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing the Welfarism of Fedpoffa Students. Comrade Adigun gave the remarks today at the official commissioning of a 2km internal access road in the school by the minister for works and housing Mr Babatunde Fashola represented by Kwara state Federal controller for works and housing Engr Atitebi Wasiu. The SUG president thereafter urged The Federal Government not to spare any efforts at upgrading the education system of the country to an enviable height. In his speech, The minister noted that the intervention is to upgrade the standard of Nigeria Education. He noted that 43 internal roads were constructed across Nigerian Tertiary institutions by the Federal government out of which 18 have been commissioned and handed over for use. Fashola expressed that the gesture is part of president Muhammadu Buhari investment in education because quality...