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Osinbajo to Govs: FG has comprehensive economic response to COVID-19
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the state governors that the Federal Government is already packaging more resources for a comprehensive economic response to alleviate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Osinbajo, who gave the assurance on Wednesday during a meeting of Special Committee of the National Economic Council (NEC) on COVID-19, said the committee
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*-over-coronavirus-not-sinners.html Cleric says wives refusing s** over coronavirus ‘not sinners’
A Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia says wives are permitted to refuse to have s** with their husbands who do not comply with precautions against the novel coronavirus. Sheikh Abdulla al-Mutlaq, a member of a senior scholars’ authority in the Kingdom, said this when he answered a viewer who sent her question to a TV
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Waka Queen, Salawa Abeni reveals how man tries to blackmail her
Legendary Musician, Salawa Abeni, popularly called the “Waka Queen” has revealed how an anonymous man threatened to blackmail her with her old semi-nude pictures sent to her privately. Abeni, who displayed a screenshot of the conversations between her and the fellow, took to her instagram handle (Officialsalawaabeni) to display the pictures, conversations and narrated the
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COVID-19: Nasarawa governor imposes 24-hour curfew in Karu LGA
Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Karu Local Government Area and 10-hour curfew in other areas of the state for the next 14 days as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Daily Trust reports that Karu, which is in Nasarawa state, shares boundary with the nation’s Federal
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We’ll develop vaccine for COVID-19 soon – Iwu
The Chairman, Imo state Task Force on COVID-19, Professor Maurice Iwu, has assured that his team would soon develop vaccine for the treatment of coronavirus. He said that if the result from testing of the vaccine already carried out was anything to go by, the treatment for coronavirus will be made available soon. While briefing
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3 killed in fresh Plateau attack
Three persons were killed on Tuesday night by suspected gunmen in Ancha village of Bassa local government area of Plateau state. The spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Ubah Gabriel, who confirmed the incident said “Three persons were killed in the attack” adding that investigation into the incident was ongoing to arrest the perpetrators
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Woman jumps into Osun river
A woman who identified herself as Kafayat Alake on Wednesday attempted to commit suicide as she jumped into Osun river from the Gbodofon bridge in Osun state. The incident occurred at the time that roads were empty due to the lockdown imposed by the state government as part of measures to prevent the further spread
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Burna Boy premieres new single ‘Level up’ on Instagram
Nigerian Afro-pop star and Grammy Award nominee, Burna Boy has delivered a freestyle version of what could be his next single, ‘Level Up.’ The song, which went live on his Instagram page @burnaboygram on Tuesday, was done as an acapella, but the singer has also been promoting it on his Twitter page. This is coming
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COVID-19: Buhari approves 70,000 tonnes of grains for vulnerable persons
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of grains from the National Grain Reserve to be shared to vulnerable persons in the country as part of the palliative measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on
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Spurs cut non-playing staff wages as Levy pockets £7 million
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy announced 550 non-playing staff at the club will see their wages cut by 20 percent for the next two months on the same day it was revealed he was paid £7 million ($8.7 million) last season. Spurs accounts to June 30, 2019 revealed Levy was paid a £3 million bonus, which
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COVID-19 lockdown: Govt sets up food bank in Abeokuta
The Caretaker Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, Hon Ayo Shomide, said he has set up a food bank in the area in a bid to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the people. The Ogun State Government had announced that the state would be locked down on Friday, in compliance
COVID-19 lockdown: Govt sets up food bank in Abeokuta
COVID-19: NUJ launches special pass for journalists over harassment by security agencies in Oyo PHOTOS
The Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday launched a new pass for journalists covering the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 in the state. NUJ noted that it launched the pass in order to ease the movement of journalists in the state. DAILY POST reported that the state Governor, Mr. Seyi
COVID-19: NUJ launches special pass for journalists over harassment by security agencies in Oyo PHOTOS
Air strikes kill bandits in Niger State
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of the Armed Forces troops has neutralized bandits in Pandogari area of Niger State. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, on Wednesday. Onyeuko said attack was undertaken on March 31, following intelligence that the criminals had assembled under
Air strikes kill bandits in Niger State
Poor power supply: Gbajabiamila meets minister, NERC after protest by Nollywood actress
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, met with the Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman and the management of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, over a viral video by Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh. Ameh had in the viral video protested the poor electricity supply to Nigerians during the
Poor power supply: Gbajabiamila meets minister, NERC after protest by Nollywood actress
Boko Haram: What General Adeniyi’s removal has revealed to Nigerians – Pastor Giwa
The senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has described the redeployment of Maj. General Olusegun Adeniyi as a blessing in disguise. He commended Adeniyi for standing by the truth despite challenges he faced in discharging his duties. Giwa, in a statement he signed and made available to DAILY
Boko Haram: What General Adeniyi’s removal has revealed to Nigerians – Pastor Giwa
Coronavirus: Details of meeting between Osinbajo, Gov. El-Rufai, Fayemi, Obaseki, Atiku, others
The Special Committee of the National Economic Council on COVID-19 held its second meeting on Tuesday as it continues its task of coordinating the Federal and State governments’ responses to the impact of COVID-19: on Nigerians The NEÇ Committee is working towards developing additional measures to alleviate the challenges being faced by Nigerians because of
Coronavirus: Details of meeting between Osinbajo, Gov. El-Rufai, Fayemi, Obaseki, Atiku, others
BREAKING: Ondo closes borders, declares 3-day fast over COVID-19
The Ondo State Government has ordered the closure of all borders that serve as entry points into the state. The directive, which was given on Wednesday evening, was part of measure to secure the state from spread of the raging coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Also residents of the state were enjoined to embark on
BREAKING: Ondo closes borders, declares 3-day fast over COVID-19
COVID-19: Buhari approves release of 70,000 tonnes of grain
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, approved the release of 70,000 tonnes of grains from Nigeria’ National Strategic Grain Reserves, to be distributed to the poor and vulnerable amid the coronavirus lockdown. This was confirmed via a tweet on the verified Twitter handle of the Presidency. The grains are for persons in states that have recorded
COVID-19: Buhari approves release of 70,000 tonnes of grain
Transfer: Barcelona to do Griezmann-Neymar swap with PSG
Barcelona are looking to strike a part-exchange deal for Neymar, that would see Antoine Griezmann move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Spanish giants are ready to let Griezmann leave after just one season, to help fund the signings of Neymar and Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan. Barca value the France forward at €100m and
Transfer: Barcelona to do Griezmann-Neymar swap with PSG
Rainstorm throws Enugu, Anambra into darkness
Heavy downpour, accompanied by windstorm, has thrown the major parts of Enugu and Anambra States into darkness. DAILY POST reports that the downpour, which lasted for about two hours, also blew off roofs of many residential and public buildings. Speaking on the development, the Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) said the situation, which led to
Rainstorm throws Enugu, Anambra into darkness
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