
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Tuesday 5th May 2020
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 05/05/20
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Relaxation of lockdown not the best option —Nurses
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Relaxation of lockdown not the best option —Nurses
The National President, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), Abdurafiu Adeniji, has said that the relaxation of lockdown was not the best option at a time when the country was still experiencing a spike in COVID-19 pandemic. Though, he described the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to relax the lockdown as the most …
Relaxation of lockdown not the best option —Nurses
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South-West PDP speaks on ‘removal’ of Adagunodo as Osun chair
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South-West PDP speaks on ‘removal’ of Adagunodo as Osun chair
The row in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a twist, with the South-West executive of the party saying it had no hand in the ongoing travails of the state chairman, Chief Soji Adagunodo. The zonal executive explained that the clarification became imperative because of the assertion by a …
South-West PDP speaks on ‘removal’ of Adagunodo as Osun chair
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Tackling child labour in cassava farming through improved weed control
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Tackling child labour in cassava farming through improved weed control
WEEDS are major constraints to cassava production in Africa, contributing to yield reduction and placing a huge burden on the lives of farmers, especially women and children. Because cassava is a long duration crop, women often stoop for hundreds of hours to weed and keep an hectare of cassava clean for a year. In some …
Tackling child labour in cassava farming through improved weed control
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Global coronavirus death toll tops 250,000, says Johns Hopkins varsity
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Global coronavirus death toll tops 250,000, says Johns Hopkins varsity
The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 250,000 on Friday – increasing by over 100,000 deaths since April 17 – according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The US continues to outpace the rest of the world in reported deaths at 68,689 – nearly doubling since April 17 – followed by Italy …
Global coronavirus death toll tops 250,000, says Johns Hopkins varsity
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Lockdown and police extortion
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Lockdown and police extortion
As many Nigerians predicted, the mounted check points deployed by the Nigerian Police Force as a primary measure to ensure Nigerians adhere to the Covid-19 checkpoints have been converted to extortion centres. This is the reality of being Nigerian, having nothing but fear and disdain for law enforcement agents who seek every opportunity to exploit …
Lockdown and police extortion
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‘Lockdown: NIPOST providing essential services to society, communities’
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‘Lockdown: NIPOST providing essential services to society, communities’
The Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) has said it is still at the forefront of providing essential services in the country amidst the lockdown due to Corovarius pandemic This was stated in a statement signed and made available to Newsmen by NIPOST General Manager, communications, Mr Franklyn Alao in Abuja late last week. Alao said that …
‘Lockdown: NIPOST providing essential services to society, communities’
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Former Sokoto governor, Nadama, dies at 82
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Former Sokoto governor, Nadama, dies at 82
The Sokoto State Government has announced the death of the second civilian governor of the state, Dr Garba Nadama. According to a statement by the state government, Nadama died at the age of 82 years after an illness of natural cause. The government said that Gov. Aminu Tambuwal had commiserated with the family of the …
Former Sokoto governor, Nadama, dies at 82
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COVID-19: Governors and workers’ sacrifice
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COVID-19: Governors and workers’ sacrifice
Slashing of workers’ salaries is part of the options in the stringent measures by some governors to cushion the effects of COVID-19. Deputy Editor, DAPO FALADE examines the arguments for and against so far. THIS could be one of the most trying moments for state governors. The biting effects of the coronavirus pandemic have …
COVID-19: Governors and workers’ sacrifice
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Farm Innovation launches e-extension service to enhance farmers’ productivity in Adamawa, Gombe
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Farm Innovation launches e-extension service to enhance farmers’ productivity in Adamawa, Gombe
WITH its significant contribution to the nation’s GDP and its ability to engage over 70% of Nigeria’s labour force, agriculture remains the largest sector of the economy. However, the ability of the sector to achieve its full potential arises from issues, not unconnected to poor agricultural practices, lack of access to information and markets. Agricultural …
Farm Innovation launches e-extension service to enhance farmers’ productivity in Adamawa, Gombe
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S/Korea begins payment of $11.65bn disaster relief money to households
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S/Korea begins payment of $11.65bn disaster relief money to households
South Korea on Monday began payment of emergency disaster relief money totalling 14.3 trillion won (US$11.65 billion) to all households, Reuters reports. The money is enable the households to cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The government plans to provide one million won each to households with four or more members, 800,000 …
S/Korea begins payment of $11.65bn disaster relief money to households
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