Beyond Local

The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for frequent cleaning and hand-washing.

President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerians today on Police reforms and ending SARS.

In a bid to set profit margins for farmers, Lagos State Government will soon establish a processing centre for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector, to offtake the produce from registered farm clusters and fish farm estates.

The Executive Chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos Mainland Local Government, Honourable Omiyale Kayode has expressed joy at the pace of work on the Onisabe of Igbobi - Sabe's Palace, which is nearing completion.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to mark his 500 days in office.

THE incumbent governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has won the governorship seat in the Ondo State for another four-year term.

THE Federal Government on Sunday said it has dissolved the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS).

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted State pardon to Mrs. Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations.

Chelsea's new goalie, Edouard Mendy, has picked up a thigh injury during a training session with his country, Senegal and has returned to London for assessment.

Australia reported its second straight day without any COVID-19 deaths on Friday, the longest stretch without any fatalities from the virus in three months.