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COVID-19: Enugu confirms two new cases, closes borders, markets
Raphael Ede, Enugu Following the two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Enugu State, the government has ordered the closure of all land borders and inter-state transportation until further notice. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the order takes effect from 6pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, exempting
Nigeria sixth African country with high COVID-19 cases – WHO
Kayode Oyero Nigeria is among six African countries with the highest number of COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organisation chart shows. Nigeria’s case of COVID-19 rose astronomically from one to 81 cases in about four weeks beginning when an Italian was confirmed its first index case on February 27. WHO stats showed on Saturday that
UPDATED: Oyo identifies 84 suspected COVID-19 cases, imposes curfew
Sodiq Oyeleke The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state after two new confirmed cases were confirmed and 84 new suspected infections discovered. Makinde made this known via a series of tweets on Saturday morning. This is coming a few hours after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced
UPDATED: Over 50 injured, buildings destroyed as explosion rocks Akure
Peter Dada, Akure Many buildings were destroyed by an explosion which occurred along Akure-Owo road in Ilu Abo town, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The explosion, which was said to have occurred about 1am on Saturday, cut the expressway into two. As of the time of this report, no death has been
PHOTOS: 50 injured, properties damaged in Akure explosion
Peter Dada, Akure No fewer than 50 persons were injured and many properties damaged during an early morning explosion in Akure, Ondo State. The explosion, which occurred about 1 am on Saturday, also cut off the Akure/Owo road. See photos: READ ALSO: Over 50 injured, buildings destroyed as explosion rocks Akure
COVID-19: Prepare for evacuation flights, US tells citizens in Nigeria
Kayode Oyero US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria says it is preparing emergency flights to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria despite airport closures, The PUNCH reports. This is not unconnected to the exploding coronavirus cases in Nigeria which stand at 81 on Saturday morning according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The Federal Government through the
COVID-19: Lagos task force destroys goods of traders defying ban
Afeez Hanafi and Mudiaga Affe Policemen attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit are in the eye of the storm after forcibly shutting down shops that defied the state government’s directive. The operatives in a video are seen destroying goods at a bar and a phone accessory store
Uncle kills seven-year-old twins for rituals in Delta, flees
• We initially wanted to use an old woman but I begged them not to – Suspect • Police launch manhunt for killer uncle, others Afeez Hanafi The joy heralding the birth of a child is usually indescribable let alone arrival of twins. That was the feeling seven years ago when Chiagozie and Chidalu Agwunobi,
Makinde fires aide over false information on Facebook
Wale Oyewale, Ibadan The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has sacked his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Muritala Adigun, for allegedly feeding the public with misleading information. His letter of termination of appointment, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, with reference number: SP/S.662/2/Vol1/115, was reportedly handed over to him
Blocking assets sale to Atiku my most difficult decision –Mohammed, ex-Perm sec
Dr Safiya Mohammed, 66, served as Permanent Secretary in various ministries including the Federal Ministries of Information and National Orientation, and Environment before her retirement in 2009. The two-time Bauchi South Senatorial District aspirant, speaks to ARMSTRONG BAKAM about her days in the civil service, among others issues You were born in Bunga in the
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