The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 8th April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 08/04/20
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PHOTOS: Gridlock returns to Lagos amid stay-at-home order
Photos: Precious Igbonwelundu Despite the 14-day stay-at-home order issued by the federal government and enforced by the Lagos State government, traffic snarls resurfaced in some parts of the state such as Eko Bridge as Lagosians have begun to flout the directive.
‘Sanitize your mobile phone jackets as safeguard against COVID-19’
A medical doctor, Dr Clement Ekere, has advised Nigerians to also sanitise their phone jackets as further safeguard against the spread of the Conoravirus. Ekere made the call in Jos on Tuesday during a stakeholders meeting organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) while speaking on the topic “History of Epidemic and Pandemic”. The
Women risk rape during lockdown
Our Reporter MS. Ajani Oluwatobi, a family health expert, has said that unless adequate measures are in place, the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic will expose Nigerian women to high risk of rape and unwanted pregnancies. Oluwatobi told newsmen in Asaba, Delta State, that during the lockdown, women especially young ones are exposed
‘Stop blaming Ajimobi for your failure’
From Bisi Oladele, Ibadan The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to stop blaming his predecessor, Abiola Ajimobi and disparaging Federal Government’s efforts to contain COVID-19. The party said the governor should instead accept his incompetence and failure to deliver on his campaign promises. APC, in a statement
Extension of lockdown not ruled out, says Fed Govt
Oziegbe Okoeki, Lagos and Augustine Okezie, Katsina TEN days after the lockdown of Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State, the Federal Government on Tuesday declined to confirm whether the restrictions will end after 14 days. President Muhammadu Buhari slammed the lockdown as part of the measures to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in
‘States should understudy Lagos’
Moses Emorinken, Abuja OTHER states need to understudy Lagos State in the handling of the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Federal Government said on Tuesday. The state has done so well in its public health response and protocols, Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19
Samsung Heavy Industries donates 5,000 test kits to Nigeria
In line with its corporate strategy of giving back, Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) Limited has secured the first batch of 5,000 COVID-19 test kits from the South Korea Government to help the Nigeria tackle and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world. The Republic of Korea has become a global model
Sanwo-Olu hailed for curtailing spread
Tokunbo Ogunsami THE Chairman of Local Government Area Chairmen in Lagos State, Prince Emmanuel Abiodun Abu, has hailed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his efforts in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. He also praised the governor for proving his worth as a proactive leader. Abu, who is equally the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman
Nasarawa converts Almajiri hostel to centre
Linus Oota, Lafia NASARAWA State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said plans are at advance stage to convert the hotels built for Almajiri school, during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan into a 300-bed isolation centre. The Almajiri hostel which is currently hosting Internally Displaced Persons, IDPS from Taraba State is located in Shabu,
‘Why I left Nollywood for firefighting job’
From Osagie Otabor, Akure A former Nollywood actress, Ms Grace Agbo, has said that she left Nollywood to pick up a firefighting job because of her desire to always help those in danger. Agbo, who hails from Idoma in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, said she had found fulfilment since she started
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