Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 8th April 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 8th April 2020 .
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Czech coronavirus cases top 5,000 but growth slows
The number of cases of the new coronavirus in the Czech Republic has risen past 5,000, although a slowing growth rate has given the government confidence to start easing some lockdown measures that have hit the economy. The Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 195 new cases the previous day, a 4.0% daily rise to bringRead More
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Trump blasts WHO, says ‘missed the call’ on coronavirus pandemic
United States President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday, threatened to freeze U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, saying the international group had “missed the call” on the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also commented on the release of January memos from a senior adviser that represented an early warning of a possible coronavirus pandemic, saying he hadRead More
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Tyson Fury mocks Anthony Joshua, other rivals
Tyson Fury has taken to Instagram to taunt his four main heavyweight rivals, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte and Andy Ruiz Jr. The ‘Gypsy King’ currently stands alone as the only man in the top five with an unbeaten record and decided to boast about this fact on Tuesday. ALSO READ: UN defends WHO againstRead More
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COVID-19: Lekki-Epe expressway on traffic lockdown
THE Lekki-Epe Expressway was on traffic gridlock, yesterday, for the second day, despite the lockdown introduced by the Federal Government to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19: Ogun deploys Mobile App for residents’ self-assessment
ABEOKUTA—THE Ogun State Government, yesterday, rolled out a mobile application for residents of the state to self-assess themselves against the Coronavirus pandemic.
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PDP hails Deby over Boko Haram’s heroics
ABUJA — THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to speak up on reports that Chadian President Idris Deby, personally led his country’s troops recently to route out insurgents and freed Nigerian territories and soldiers held captive by terrorists in northern part of Borno state.
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila fault Implementation of SIP
ABUJA — THE leadership of the National Assembly, yesterday, took a swipe at the way the Social Investment Programme, SIP, of the Federal Government was being implemented, noting that its operations were not guided by law.
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Osimhen can be new Drogba, says former team-mate
Victor Osimhen can be Ligue 1’s next Didier Drogba, according to former team-mate Nicolas Penneteau. The 21-year-old Nigerian has lit up French football with Lille this season, scoring 18 goals and finding himself linked with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona. ALSO READ: UN defends WHO against allegation of being China-centric on COVID-19 AfterRead More
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Nigeria visa firm owned by man on fraud charges
The owner of the Nigerian government-appointed company which produces visas for people wishing to travel to Nigeria from around the world is facing charges of fraud and money laundering in Nigeria in relation to a different company. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by the visa-processing company and the allegations have no relation to theRead More
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Brume, others athletes shake off rustiness at Port Harcourt HC
Top Nigerian athletes who have been idle following the worldwide sports lockdown are to run a mini-camp at the Port Harcourt high-performance centre to keep themselves in shape. The 2020 season appears to be over for the athletes following the postponement of the major competitions this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ: IOC commendsRead More
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