The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 4th May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 04/05/20
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Ebonyi fifth patient got virus at isolation centre, says Umahi
Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki EBONYI State Governor David Umahi has confirmed two fresh cases of COVID-19 in the state. The governor announced this in a phone call to the situation room for an update on Coronavirus situation on the state’s broadcast stations. He said the fourth case returned from Lagos with the virus while the …
Fayemi names governing board for Amotekun
Our Reporter Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of members of the Governing Board of the Ekiti Security Network Agency, popularly called Amotekun Corps. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti yesterday said that the appointment came in a bid to ensure effective take-off …
Don’t open schools, religious centres, Mufti cautions govt
By Tajudeen Adebanjo The Mufti of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO), Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafi’I, has called on government nationwide not to toy with the idea of opening schools and religious centres. The cleric warned those who are operating partial lockdown to reverse to full lockdown. This, he said, was due to the increase …
‘Why APC Unity Forum is unsettled’
Our Reporter The Unity Forum, a group of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Ondo State opposed to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s return bid, has been unable to bring up a consensus candidate because of lack of support from party leaders outside the state, it was learnt at the weekend. No fewer than 10 …
Covid-19: Between life and bread
By Tayo Ogunbiyi I have known Kelvin for over three decades. A tall, sturdy and gangling personality, he is brave and daring. We attended same higher institution and I can readily attest to his audacious instinct. Indeed, in view of his seeming invincible aura, I often refer to him as ‘a man of steel’. …
Oyedele: I will make difference as governor
Ifeoluwa Oyedele, an engineer, is vying for governor of Ondo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He speaks with Deputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU and TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO on his ambition Why do you want to be governor of Ondo State? There is a need for us to rebuild our party in …
Wife, son of deceased patient test positive in Osun
Toba Adedeji, Osogbo OSUN State has recorded two new Coronavirus cases. They are the wife and son of a patient who died of the virus. The mother and son tested positive to the virus, bringing the state’s total to 36. A statement on Sunday in Osogbo, the state capital, by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s Chief …
COVID-19: Kwara artisans seek palliatives
Association of Professional Artisans of Nigeria, Kwara State branch, has appealed to the state government to assist them with palliatives to cushion the effects of the ongoing lockdown. Its President Joseph Olu-Akintayo, stated this at a media parley in Ilorin. The members include carpenters, goldsmiths, tailors, and others who depend on daily incomes for their …
Use 10% of GDP as stimulus package, says Senate Leader
From Onyedi Ojiabor, Abuja Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi has urged the Federal Government to use 10 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a stimulus package. He gave the advice in a letter he wrote to the Federal Government on the measures to adopt to address economic challenges arising from COVID-19 pandemic. …
PDP, APC trade blame over palliative distribution
From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State are trading blames over the distribution of palliatives, to cushion the effect of the state government stay-at-home directive. PDP accused the state government of politicising the distribution of palliatives. It expressed its consternation about the alleged …
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