Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 28th March 2020
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COVID-19: Gov. Fintiri dispels rumour of curfew in Adamawa
Billy Graham Abel, Yola The Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has dispelled the rumour of a six-to-six curfew in the state, describing the rumour as a deliberate act of mischief designed by enemies of the people to cause confusion and unrest. The governor made this known in a statement issued by his press secretary,
The Sun Nigeria.
Buhari receives COVID-19 briefing from Ehinare, NCDC
Juliana Taiwo, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday was briefed by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinare, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, at the Presidential Villa. The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, tweeted this on verified Tweeter handle, @BashirAhmaad. According
The Sun Nigeria.
Benue records first COVID-19 case
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue state has recorded its first case of coronavirus on Saturday. The state Governor, Samuel Ortom who disclosed this in a press briefing after a meeting with the covid-19 Action committee announced that the Benue index case is a woman who recently returned from the United Kingdom (UK). He noted that
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COVID-19: Cleric seeks Ugwuanyi’s intervention to end scourge
Paul Osuyi, Asaba A cleric, Olisadebelum Onuoha has vowed to put an end to the ravaging Coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19, and other diseases plaguing humanity. Onuoha told Sunday Sun in Asaba that Covid-19 was spiritually invented by Satan to reduce the population of the world by killing unbelievers before their repentance for the
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Dissolve COVID-19 task force, ex aviation minister Chidoka advises Buhari
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Former Minister of Aviation Osita Chidoka has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately dissolve the COVID-19 taskforce headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha. The former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) also urged the president to direct the Vice President, Yemi
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: FG plans package for IDPs, PLWDs, petty traders, others
Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government said it is planning a package for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), elderly, petty traders amongst others, as part of its response in tackling the dreaded Coronavirus ravaging many parts of the world. Government said parts of the plan would be timely distribution of food
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Taraba gov’t to hire water tankers to serve residents
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Following the partial lockdown of the state as a result of the novel COVID-19 global pandemic, the Taraba State government on Saturday said it has concluded plans to hire water tankers and deploy them to local government headquarters to supply water to the people of the State in the hinterlands where access
The Sun Nigeria.
Nigeria not fully prepared to fight COVID-19, says ex-NMA boss
Gyang Bere, Jos Former National President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Chief Medical Director of Sauki Hospital Jos, Dr. Sunday Daniel Gana, has said that the Federal Government is not fully prepared to fight the scourge of coronavirus pandemic following the funds released to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. He noted that not many hospitals
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COVID-19: Taraba shuts down borders, bans travel in and out of state
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku has banned travel in and out of the state with effect from Sunday, Marc 29th until further notice. The governor’s directive is contained in a press release signed by Hassan Mijinyawa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Saturday. He said that this was part of
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COVID-19: Gombe back to old minimum wage, reviews state appointees’ salaries
Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Government has reverted to the old minimum wage salary structure in the state. According to Dr Manassah Jatau, the chairman of the standing committee on implementation of the new N30,000 minimum wage, the decision was informed by the recessionary effect of coronavirus pandemic on global economy. Addressing reporters on
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Report: Buhari’s ministers donate 50% of March salaries to Covid-19 projects
No fewer than 43 serving Ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, it quoted the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, who coordinated the donation, as saying it was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the disease.”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull…
Report: Buhari’s ministers donate 50% of March salaries to Covid-19 projects
No fewer than 43 serving Ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, it quoted the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, who coordinated the donation, as saying it was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the disease.”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull…
Wuhan resumes subway operations
Wuhan resumed operation of several subway lines on Saturday after a suspension of more than two months due to the COVID-19Passengers must wear masks, have their temperatures checked, register with their real names and scan a QR code before taking buses and subways, reports Xinhua.The once hard-hit city by the coronavirus has gradually resumed normal production and life.
Wuhan resumes subway operations
Wuhan resumed operation of several subway lines on Saturday after a suspension of more than two months due to the COVID-19Passengers must wear masks, have their temperatures checked, register with their real names and scan a QR code before taking buses and subways, reports Xinhua.The once hard-hit city by the coronavirus has gradually resumed normal production and life.
Wuhan resumes subway operations
Wuhan resumed operation of several subway lines on Saturday after a suspension of more than two months due to the COVID-19Passengers must wear masks, have their temperatures checked, register with their real names and scan a QR code before taking buses and subways, reports Xinhua.The once hard-hit city by the coronavirus has gradually resumed normal production and life.
Wuhan resumes subway operations
Wuhan resumed operation of several subway lines on Saturday after a suspension of more than two months due to the COVID-19Passengers must wear masks, have their temperatures checked, register with their real names and scan a QR code before taking buses and subways, reports Xinhua.The once hard-hit city by the coronavirus has gradually resumed normal production and life.
Zimbabwe orders total lockdown from Monday to combat coronavirus
Zimbabwe will impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days from Monday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, and security forces may be deployed to enforce it, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday.The decision is seen hurting an economy already struggling with a drought, shortages of foreign exchange and a staggering unemployment rate of over 90%, forcing people to survive on informal trade, reports Reuters.Mnangagwa said in a live broadcast that only state and health workers on duty will be exempted from the lockdown, while funeral gatherings should not…
Zimbabwe orders total lockdown from Monday to combat coronavirus
Zimbabwe will impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days from Monday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, and security forces may be deployed to enforce it, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday.The decision is seen hurting an economy already struggling with a drought, shortages of foreign exchange and a staggering unemployment rate of over 90%, forcing people to survive on informal trade, reports Reuters.Mnangagwa said in a live broadcast that only state and health workers on duty will be exempted from the lockdown, while funeral gatherings should not…
Zimbabwe orders total lockdown from Monday to combat coronavirus
Zimbabwe will impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days from Monday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, and security forces may be deployed to enforce it, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday.The decision is seen hurting an economy already struggling with a drought, shortages of foreign exchange and a staggering unemployment rate of over 90%, forcing people to survive on informal trade, reports Reuters.Mnangagwa said in a live broadcast that only state and health workers on duty will be exempted from the lockdown, while funeral gatherings should not…
Barca, Atlético to trim payroll during coronavirus crisis
Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will reduce the salaries of their players amid the coronavirus outbreak.Barcelona said late Thursday that its executive board decided to temporarily suspend player contracts, which leads to a “proportional reduction of the remuneration provided for in the respective contracts.”Atlético followed suit on Friday, saying the move was necessary to “to ensure the future” of the club.The player contracts will remain intact during the suspension. Employers in Spain are allowed to reduce labor costs while guaranteeing that workers will return to their jobs once conditions improve, reports…
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