Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 5th May 2020
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COVID-19 patient who escaped Delta isolation centre arrested in Enugu
A COVID-19 patient who fled Delta State isolation and treatment centre to Enugu has been arrested and sent back to Delta. Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi directed the arrest and repatriation of the patient to Delta. The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ike Obi said the state rapid response team on COVID-19 and the …
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Senate urges FG to discontinue 5G deployment plan
The National Assembly, on Tuesday, advised the Federal Government to keep on hold its plans to deploy Fifth Generation (5G) telecommunications network in the country until all concerns being raised about the health implications have been allayed. The Senate gave the advice following its resolution on a motion sponsored by Sen. Uche Ekwunife on the …
Daily Trust.
Senate approves decentralisation of Police Force
The Senate has urged the federal government to decentralise the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the country. The decentralisation of Police Force was part of the recommendations of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Nigeria Security Challenges which was considered and approved during plenary on Tuesday. The Red Chamber had, …
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60 patients recover in Lagos, total rises to 321
The COVID-19 Incident Commander and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday disclosed the recovery and discharge of 60 more patients from isolation in the State. This brings to 321, the total number of patients successfully managed and discharged in the State. Sanwo-Olu, while giving update on COVID-19 in the State, said that …
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Kogi taskforce kills 2 armed robbers in shootout
Two suspected armed robbers have been killed in a shot out with security operatives near Ajaka, Igalamela-Odolu local government area of Kogi State. The joint taskforce, comprising police, local vigilantes, neighborhood watch and hunters intercepted the robbers at the wee hours of Monday morning following a tip off by locals. Locals told Daily Trust on …
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New emir of Rano emerges
Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje has appointed a new emir of Rano. Kabiru Mohammed Inuwa, the district head of Kibiya, replaces Tafida Abubakar who died last week hours after he was hospitalised. The cause of his hospitalisation and death was not immediately certain. Until his death, he was the first to rule over Rano, one of …
Daily Trust.
Many killed, 7 towns razed as Tiv/Ichen crisis worsen in Taraba
The crisis between Tiv and Ichen tribes in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State escalated on Tuesday. Daily Trust gathered that many people were feared killed and no fewer than seven towns were burnt down completely. The towns destroyed included Anano and Suntai Daji. Daily Trust gathered that militia men have taken over the …
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Gunmen attack Plateau settlements, kill 5
Five persons have been killed in Kwal and Miyango towns of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State by gunmen. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the killing of four persons in Kwal. ASP Ubah Gabriel, the spokesperson of the command, confirmed the killing to Daily Trust on Tuesday, adding that the incident occurred on …
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Buhari writes Reps, seeks N850bn loan approval
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the House of Representatives, seeking their approval for a N850 billion loan. The letter was read on the floor of the House at its resumed plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter, the N850 billion loan is to be sourced from domestic capital market to finance critical …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19 patients protest at Gombe isolation centre
The COVID-19 patients being treated at an isolation facility in Gombe State have staged a protest on Tuesday afternoon. They claimed they were not getting proper care from the government. The patients, numbering 20, broken from the facility located at Kwadon town, carrying sticks and blocked the Gombe-Biu road, accusing the health personnel of not …
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Coronavirus will hit 60 to 70 per cent of world population – German official
Lothar Wieler, Germany’s top disease control official, has warned the world to prepare for the second and third waves of coronavirus infections. “This is a pandemic. And in a pandemic, this virus will cause disease until 60 to 70 per cent of the population is infected,” Dpa quoted him as saying on Tuesday. Wieler, the …
Coronavirus will hit 60 to 70 per cent of world population – German official
COVID-19 pandemic: Boss Mustapha tells Reps why Nigeria has not crumbled
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said prayers have played an “active role” in Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SGF stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Mustapha, who is also the head of the Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus, claimed Nigeria …
COVID-19 pandemic: Boss Mustapha tells Reps why Nigeria has not crumbled
NDDC: Reps summons Buhari minister, Akpabio over alleged spending of N40bn in two months
The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, over alleged N40 billion spent in two months by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The lawmakers said the fund was allegedly spent without due regard to the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Also to appear is the Interim Management Committee of …
NDDC: Reps summons Buhari minister, Akpabio over alleged spending of N40bn in two months
Ogun: Suspected COVID-19 patient dies in transit, abandoned with relative by roadside VIDEO
A suspected COVID-19 patient has died inside a car that was conveying him along Abeokuta-Sagamu road. The Ogun State Police have confirmed the incident to DAILY POST. According to a video that surfaced online on Tuesday, the lifeless body of the patient was seen being held by a relative, with whom he was travelling. It …
Ogun: Suspected COVID-19 patient dies in transit, abandoned with relative by roadside VIDEO
Fintiri restricts movement of people with weak health conditions, others
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State signed an executive order on Tuesday, restricting the movement of people with weak health conditions and all persons aged 65 years and above. The order, a document highlighting the guidelines of how the people are expected to conduct themselves in the atmosphere of the eased lockdown that currently prevails …
Fintiri restricts movement of people with weak health conditions, others
Abacha loot: Why US agreed to return $311m to Nigeria during my administration – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, revealed why the United States, US, agreed to repatriate over $310m looted during the era of late Head of State, Sani Abacha, back to Nigeria during his administration. Buhari disclosed that the US believes his government won’t “re-steal” the funds, hence the decision to repatriate the money. The president’s explanation …
Abacha loot: Why US agreed to return $311m to Nigeria during my administration – Buhari
Abia govt cries out over alleged movement of Almajiris’ into state
The Abia State Government says it has received an intelligence report on the planned movement of a group of Almajiris from another state into the state within the next 24 hours. This was contained in a press release signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and made available to newsmen in …
Abia govt cries out over alleged movement of Almajiris’ into state
Police confirm release of kidnapped traditional ruler in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the release of a traditional ruler, Chief Abdullahi Magaji, who was abducted by gunmen on April 30. DAILY POST had reported that Magaji, the “Aron Akye” of Ugah, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at his residence in Ugah last week. Confirming his release, the Public Relations Officer …
Police confirm release of kidnapped traditional ruler in Nasarawa
Ganduje appoints new Emir of Rano
The Kano State Government, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa, as the new Emir of Rano. Before his appointment, Inuwa was the District Head of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano, which is under Rano Emirate. His appointment followed the demise of emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila, Autan Bawo. Bawo …
Ganduje appoints new Emir of Rano
Lagos Govt announces discharge of 60 coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government has announced the discharge of 60 coronavirus patients from the isolation facilities at Yaba, Ibeju-Lekki and Eti-Osa in the state. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in via its Twitter account on Tuesday. The ministry stated that the patients were discharged after showing full recovery from …
Lagos Govt announces discharge of 60 coronavirus patients
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