Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 27th March 2020
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FIFA Women’s Ranking: Nigeria now first in Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been ranked as the first team in Africa after moving up by one spot to place 38th in the world in the FIFA Women’s World Football Ranking. In the ranking table for the month of March on the website of world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1,614 points.
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COVID-19: NBC directs GOTv, DSTV, Startimes, others to allow local stations run without subscription
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja In a bid to allow Nigerians have the benefit of daily update on the 2019 novel coronavirus, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has directed GOTv, DSTV, NTA Startimes, FreeTv Platform and others, to allow local stations on their bouquet run even after subscribers have exhausted their subscription. This is even as the
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COVID-19: Kano State relocates isolation centre
Kano State Government has relocated its coronavirus isolation centre from ‘Yargaya to Dawakin -Kudu for effective management of the disease. Dr Ibrahim Tsanyawa, the state’s Commissioner for Health made this known on Friday at a news conference in Kano. “Focus has been shifted from Yargaya isolation facility to the state of the art Disease Control and
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COVID-19: Gombe releases N500m to equip isolation centre, others
Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe About N500 million has been released to fight the global corona-virus (COVID-19) epidemic in Gombe state, according to the state government. The state governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, said the fund has been released so far for the establishment of isolation centres as well as other preventive measures both at the state
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NNPC, others donate N11bn to tackle COVID-19
Uche Usim, Abuja The battle against coronavirus in Nigeria got a boost on Friday as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) made an intervention of $30 million N11 billion to help cushion the impact of the global pestilence on the Nigerian economy. The Group Managing Director of the national oil company, Mr Mele Kyari, who made
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Lagos gov’t pays N1. 8bn accrued pension rights
The Lagos State Government has paid the sum of N1. 8 billion accrued pension rights into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) of 418 Retirees for the month of March. Mrs Folashade Onanuga, Director -General, Lagos State Pension Commission ( LASPEC) confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos . Onanuga said that the
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COVID-19: NSCDC commences sensitisation campaign in Benue
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced sensitisation campaign in public places on the need to adhere strictly to safety measures against the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing personnel at the state command on Friday, state commandant, Isah Ado, who disclosed this on Friday said 300 personnel
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The gods and ancient heroes of Yorubaland
Title: Gods and Heroes: Itan — Legends of the Golden Age Author: Oladele Olusanya Publisher: Maven Publishing, Ibadan Reviewer: Henry Akubuiro The President of Nigerian Folklore Society, Dr. Bukar Usman, has persistently made the call for Nigerian scholars to go back to their roots to recreate the African cultural past in a bid to
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COVID-19: Why i went into self isolation- Gov. Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, said he went into self isolation while awaiting the result of his test from the National Centre of Disease Control (NCDC), Abuja, following contact with some confirmed cases of Corona virus (COVID-19). Sule stated this on Friday in Lafia, at a news conference on the outcome of his result
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Africa: COVID-19 death toll surpass 83 as confirmed cases climb to 3,243
The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 in Africa has reached 83 as confirmed positive cases surpassed 3,243, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) revealed on Friday. The Africa CDC, specialised agency of the 55-member AU, in its latest situation update said the cases were spread across 46 African countries. The
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JUST IN: NNPC announces $30m contribution to fight coronavirus
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has announced a $30 million contribution by the oil and gas industry in Nigeria in the fight against the coronavirus disease. “We are announcing, in the first instance, the sum of $30 million Industry-wide Collective Support in the Fight against #COVID-19 in #Nigeria. “This intervention will be integrated within the Federal Government’s initiative of bringing the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic within control. “With this Industry-wide support, we will particularly provide medical equipment, deploy logistics and in-patient support…
S’Court judgement: Your mandate is divine, Secondus tells Mataewalle
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has described the victory of Alhaji Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, at the Supreme Court as divine. Secondus in a statement by his SA media, Ike Abonyi, however, urged the governor to be a team leader, and work hard to make a mark with his mandate. “God has designed this position for you for a purpose and you must do everything humanly possibly not to disappoint both the people and the almighty that sent…
COVID-19: Fidelity Bank’s proactiveness nips spread
Fidelity Bank says one of its staffers, who returned from a holiday in the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement, the bank said the individual has embarked on self-isolation upon his arrival in the country in line with its policy that mandates staff/family members who have travelled overseas in recent time to self-isolate for 14 days and test for the virus before returning to work. “Fidelity Bank mandates staff or immediate family member(s) who travel out the country to self-isolate for two weeks and…
COVID-19: Nasarawa bans marriages, naming ceremonies, all forms of social gatherings
Cheke Emmanuel, Lafia Nasarawa State government has banned social gatherings including marriage and naming ceremonies till further notice as part of measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule handed down the order at a news briefing Friday at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital, said that banning of all forms of social gatherings became necessary in view of the rising confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the country. He explained that he decided to isolate himself for the past few days…
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
*As Putin staff member has virus UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will continue to lead the nation from home after testing positive for Covid-19. “I’ve developed mild symptoms of the coronavirus, that’s a temperature and a persistent cough,” Johnson said in a video posted on his Twitter account, reports the BBC. “On the advice of the chief medical officer, I have taken a test and that has come out positive. “I’m working from home and self-isolating. That’s entirely the right thing to do. “I can continue, thanks…
PSN applauds CBN over N100bn loan to boost local drug production
Appolonia Adeyemi The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has applauded the recent decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide a N100 billion loan package to the health sector with focus on the local manufacturing sector. In a statement from the PSN signed by its President, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, the PSN has urged the Federal Government to suspend all duties and levies on essential pharmaceuticals and healthcare equipment for the next three months to assure sustainable supply and pricing stability to Nigerians in dire need at…
Covid-19: PSG sell out special jerseys, raise over 200,000 euros for hospitals
Paris St Germain have raised over 200,000 euros ($221,320.00) for local healthcare professionals battling the coronavirus outbreak with the release of a limited edition jersey, the Ligue 1 champions have said. The shirt is a replica of PSG’s current home strip but has the words ‘Tous Unis’ (All Together) where the main sponsor logo usually sits and features badges pledging support to doctors, reports Reuters. The club confirmed here on Twitter they had sold out a batch of 1,500 shirts via their online store on Thursday night, with all…
S’Africa coronavirus cases exceed 1,000, first two deaths reported
Cases of coronavirus in South Africa passed 1,000 on Friday, the health ministry said, while also reporting its first two deaths on the first day of a three-week, nationwide lockdown. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lockdown, which saw Africa’s most industrialised economy largely shudder to a halt overnight, earlier this week. “This morning, we South Africans wake up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” the health ministry said in a statement, adding cases had risen to more than 1,000, from 927…
India to release prisoners from overcrowded jails
*As 5m truck drivers stranded India is planning to release prisoners to prevent the spread of infection in its overcrowded prisons. The western state of Maharashtra has decided to release on parole 11,000 convicts who have been sentenced to less than seven years. And Delhi’s maximum security Tihar jail will also release about 3,000 prisoners, reports the BBC. They include convicts who will be released on parole, and under-trials on temporary bail. Indian prisons are notoriously overcrowded, making them potential virus hotspots. According to one estimate, there are some…
Send coronavirus patients to me for free treatment – Bishop Sam Zuga
Renowned Nigerian Bishop, Sam Zuga of House of Joy Ministry, has re-emphasized that is a true gallant soldier of God and won’t be affected or afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the cleric, he cannot stop going to church because of the virus and thereby allowing the devil to take over. Expressing his view of the global epidemic, the highly anointed Man of God said: “I can’t stop going to church because of a mere virus. How can I dishonour the Creator because of this creature? “I cannot help…
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