Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 1st May 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 1st May 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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COVID-19: Our measures’ve yielded positive outcomes – Buhari
Text of ADDRESS by President Muhammadu Buhari on the cumulative lockdown order of Lagos and Ogun states as well as the Federal Capital Territory on COVID-19 pandemic on Monday Fellow Nigerians! I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation. As at yesterday (Sunday), 26th April 2020, some three million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded globally with about 900,000 recoveries. Unfortunately, some 200,000 people have passed away…
COVID-19: Obaseki lauds health workers’ sacrifice, resilience amid pandem
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday hailed health workers on the frontlines of efforts to manage the spread of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in the state, saying that their commitment, resilience and sacrifices are enviable and commendable. The governor said this in commemoration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a day set aside yearly by the United Nations (UN) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), as well as other UN organs to mark the safety and health of workers at work. He said: “We…
Ize-Iyamu may lose bail over alleged breach of conditions
The 2016 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu would have lost the bail granted him by the court last Monday, but for the Coronavirus crisis. This was as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged before the court that Ize-Iyamu had consistently breached the conditions of his bail. The court had consequently agreed with the submission of the antigraft agency. Ize-Iyamu had recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It is, however, believed he is warming up to wrest…
Wike seeks collaboration to check COVID-19 spread
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called for collaboration among different tiers of government to fight the spread of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). This was as the governor stressed that the nation does not need the politics being played out by the Federal Government and it agencies at a time when coronavirus is ravaging the world. Wike, who spoke yesterday when he received the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mukan newly deployed to the state at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, urged the police and…
Delta: Community leaders petition IGP over alleged threat to life
The President General and a leader of Edjohe community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ufuophu and Vincent Sito, yesterday petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged threat to their lives by one Mr. Zik Gbemre. The duo, in a petition signed by their counsel, P. O Onota Esq. and addressed to the Inspector General of Police, stated that their fears became heightened by the open boast of one Mr. Zik Gbemre to use his reputed connection withtheDeltaStatePoliceCommand and the AIG Zone 5 to…
COVID 19: Bayelsa to isolate 60 persons with contact with index case
Bayelsa State Government yesterday said that 60 persons who came in contacts with the index case of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in the state have been enlisted and counselled in preparatory to undergo the mandatory 14-day selfisolation. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and co-Chairman of the Bayelsa State COVID-19 Task Force, Dr. Inodu Nathaniel-Apoku, disclosed during the weekly press briefing on the efforts of the task force to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the state. This was as he noted that the index case patient, a middle-aged…
Wike: Oil coys, security personnel sabotaging COVID-19 fight
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has accused oil companies operating in the state and security personnel stationed at its borders of sabotaging the fight against the spread of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Wike, who made the allegation yesterday while inaugurating the Task Force on Border Closure at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, however, disclosed that an oil worker from the rig, who tested positive for COVID-19 was being treated at the state’s treatment centre He said that most of the new coronavirus cases in the state…
Ebonyi begins production of electric vehicles, tricycles to boost economy
Ebonyi State government yesterday said it has commenced the production of electric vehicles and tricycles to reduce over-dependence on oil. The government said the nation’s economy based on oil had been affected badly as a result of the ravaging of coronavirus. Special Assistant to Governor Dave Umahi on Vocational College, Adaeze Nwaji disclosed this to journalists in Abakaliki. She noted that there was the need to diversify the state’s revenue through converting gasoline tricycles and vehicles to electric and solar energy vehicle should the COVID-19 persist. Nwaji said: “We are…
Imo tracking 37 persons in contact with first coronavirus case
Following incident of the first COVID-19 case in Imo state, officials of the state have begun tracking of no fewer than 37 persons that came in contact with the index case. This was contained in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Health and signed by Commissioner for Health, Dr. Damaris Osunkwo. Osunkwo noted that the incident of an index case in Imo confirmed the earlier statement of the DG/CEO of NCDC that it was a matter of time before all the states of the federation would record their…
APC rejects Abia Federal Character Commission’s appointee
Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday said that the appointment of Mr. Henry Ogbulogo into the Federal Character Commission (FCC) was a disservice to its committed, loyal and qualified members. As contained in a letter written by President Muhammadu Buhari seeking Senate’s confirmation and read out by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, 37 members had been appointed into FCC with Muheeda Dankaka, the Chairman making 38 appointees. However, the party in a release made available to journalists in Aba by its Publicity Secretary, Comrade…
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