The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Sunday 17th May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 17/05/20
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Coronavirus: Italy, France, Greece reopen beaches
Agency Reporter Life is beginning to return to normal in Europe after about two months of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. The authorities in Greece, France and Italy on Friday opened beaches for the first weekend since the easing of coronavirus lockdowns. It is a signal that the tourism industry may be on its way back to …
The Delivery Boy is second most streamed on Netflix
By Gbenga Bada Nollywood film ‘The Delivery Boy’ has emerged the second most-streamed film on Netflix, a few days after it premiered on the American video streaming company. The Boko Haram inspired story features Jemima Osunde, who plays the role of Nkem and Jammal Ibrahim, who plays the role of Amir, among others. The film, …
30 factory workers in Ibadan test positive for COVID-19
By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Thirty workers in a factory in Oyo state have tested positive for coronavirus. The factory, which is located at Ibadan South West Local Government, has subsequently been sealed. The 30 workers are part of the new 31 new cases in Oyo state. Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed these in his COVID-19 updates. …
Awujale at 86 – a flawed last battle?
By Bisi Olawunmi Alaiyeluwa, His Imperial Majesty, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, had two major celebrations within two months – his 60th anniversary on the throne of his ancestors in April and his 86th birthday on 10th May 2020. Both celebrations attracted eulogies for this charming king. Some of the riveting celebrative …
COVID-19: The Kano story and stabilisation of the pandemic
Medinat Barau Lagos was the first city in Nigeria to report a case of COVID-19 on 27th February, 2020. Kano, the largest city in the North, reported its first case six weeks later, on 11th April, 2020. Across the country, states have enacted curfews and lockdowns to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and …
Pregnant COVID-19 patient delivers baby boy in Lagos
By Oziegbe Okoeki A COVID-19 positive female patient successfully delivered a baby boy in Lagos on Saturday and both baby and mother are doing well. The baby was delivered through a caesarean section at the Gbagada isolation centre. Announcing the great feat recorded by the State Government through health workers, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the …
COVID-19: Buhari receives Madagascar cure sample
By Bolaji Ogundele/Gbenga Omokhunu/Moses Emorinken, Abuja/Chris Njoku, Owerri Says drug won’t be administered until subjected to validation process Reopening religious centres totally irresponsible – Health experts Uzodinma threatens total lock down as state records four new cases FCTA taskforce arrests 27 Kogi, Edo-bound travellers hidden in trucks The Madagascar solution, prepared for the treatment of …
Lagos converts more hotels, public places to isolation centres
By Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operation Mulls fresh lockdown for one week PTF meets today, weighs options on FCT, Ogun, others The Lagos State Government may convert more hotels and public places to isolation centres in the face of increasing cases of coronavirus in the state, according to indications on Friday. Although the state …
BREAKING: Three Dubai evacuees test positive for COVID-19
By Alao Abiodun Three of the 256 evacuees from Dubai have tested positive for coronavirus. Lagos Commissioner Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Sunday morning on his official twitter handle. Read Also: BREAKING: Lagos discharges 67 more COVID-19 patients He said the positive evacuees have been moved to one of the isolation centres. The evacuees …
‘LaLiga committed to societal, football development in Nigeria’
Agency Reporter Spanish football league, LaLiga recently hosted an exclusive media briefing to reiterate its commitment to societal development through football amidst the global COVID-19 crisis. The virtual event allowed key Nigerian media to engage in insightful and interactive sessions on the league’s efforts towards societal development. Despite the postponement of the competition on March …
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