Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 5th July 2020
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Arik Air resumes domestic flights July 8
Arik Air, on Sunday, announced the resumption of its domestic flights from July 8, following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations. The Arik Air Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. Flights resumption: No more VIP consideration at airports, says Sirika FAAN …
Madagascar reimposes lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar
Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, the presidency announced Sunday. “The Analamanga region (under which the capital is situated) is returning to full lockdown,” the presidency said in a statement. FG awaits grant to conduct research on …
Gunmen abduct NLC Chairman in Delta
The police have confirmed the abduction of Mr Goodluck Ofobruku, Chairman of Delta chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Saturday night in Asaba. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in Asaba, said that Ofobruku was a victim of armed robbery before …
Benue COVID-19 team Vice Chairman dies
The Vice-Chairman of Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19, Professor Godwin Achinge, has died from COVID-19 complications. Daily Trust gathered that Achinge, also a deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), at the Benue State University, died on Sunday afternoon at a hospital facility in Jos where he was taken to after he tested positive for COVID-19 early last …
Real Madrid win against Atletic Club to boost title chance
Real Madrid have extended their lead on the La Liga table ahead of Barcelona after a 1-0 win over Atletic Club on Sunday. The victory is their seventh consecutive win since the return of La Liga in June after months of a break as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suarez angry, frustrated after another …
Ogun to demolish buildings on waterways to curb flooding
The Ogun State Government, on Sunday, vowed to demolish structures obstructing waterways in order to prevent recurrence of flooding in parts of the state. It also promised to continue dredging of rivers to give way for free flow of water. Flooding: Hydrological agency tasks states on preventive measures Niger begins sensitisation on flooding The Commissioner …
Why COVID-19 drugs research in Nigeria is stalling – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osage Ehanire, has disclosed that non-release of funds is affecting the N200 million drugs related research framework developed by the ministry and its affiliate organs to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister stated this while making a presentation before the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on COVID-19 late Friday. COVID-19: …
Ondo guber: PDP constitutes appeal panel for aggrieved aspirants
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has constituted a 13-man appeal panel to attend to aggrieved aspirants seeking redress ahead of the governorship poll in Ondo State. The PDP screening panel, led by a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Friday, disqualified two of the nine …
Again WHO stops use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it has discontinued the use of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in its global trial for the treatment of COVID-19 as recommended by the Solidarity Trial’s International Steering Committee. In a statement posted on its website, the UN health agency stated that the Solidarity Trial was established by WHO to …
Saraki reacts to alleged link with Hushpuppi
A former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has responded to the alleged link with a suspected internet fraudster, Ramon Igbalode Abbas (a.k.a Hushpuppi), describing it as ‘irresponsible and cheap politics.’ Ramon Abbas was recently arrested in the United Arab Emirates and extradited to the United States to face criminal charges bordering on cybercrime and fraud. …
Benue: Ortom’s CPS, Akase reveals COVID-19 status
Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has confirmed that he tested negative for COVID-19. Akase told DAILY POST that he tested negative alongside his principal, Ortom. He explained that the test was carried out on some government appointees on June 29, 2020 and the result came back few days …
Benue: Ortom’s CPS, Akase reveals COVID-19 status
FCTA releases list of 7 COVID-19 testing centres in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has released list of testing centres in Abuja for coronavirus. FCTA in a post on its official Twitter handle on Sunday, listed seven hospitals where COVID-19 test can be taken. Garki general and Nyanya hospital were listed among the certified testing centers for the novel Coronavirus. The tweet read: …
FCTA releases list of 7 COVID-19 testing centres in Abuja
BSU Deputy VC, Godwin Achinge dies of COVID-19
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the Benue State University (BSU) and Vice Chairman of the State Action Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Godwin Achinge, is dead Achinge died on Sunday afternoon in Jos, Plateau State. A source in Makurdi, Benue State, told DAILY POST that he died due to complications arising from the disease. Recall that …
BSU Deputy VC, Godwin Achinge dies of COVID-19
Chibok girls: Middle belt group chides President Buhari-led government
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has expressed concern to the complete neglect by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of the rescue of the remaining 112 Chibok school girls. Recall that out of a total number 219 abducted by Boko Haram terrorists while writing their final Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) on April 14, 2014, 112 …
Chibok girls: Middle belt group chides President Buhari-led government
Achraf Hakimi left Real Madrid for Inter Milan because of Zidane – Player’s agent, Camano
Martin Camano, the agent to Inter Milan right-back, Achraf Hakimi, has claimed that his client left Real Madrid to join the Serie A club because of the Los Blancos manager, Zinedine Zidane. DAILY POST recalls that Inter Milan had last Thursday completed the signing of Hakimi from Real Madrid. Hakimi spent the 2019/20 season on …
Achraf Hakimi left Real Madrid for Inter Milan because of Zidane – Player’s agent, Camano
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: What Zidane said after 1-0 La Liga victory
Real Madrid head coach, on Sunday, said that he was fed up of hearing that his team was only winning La Liga matches because of a refereeing decision. He also warned that nobody would shift Real Madrid’s focus from winning the La Liga title this season ahead of Barcelona. Zidane said this following the Los …
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: What Zidane said after 1-0 La Liga victory
Oyo: Ajimobi’s family explains why Deputy Gov, commissioners were barred from ex-gov’s Fidau prayer
The family of late former Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi has explained why the state’s Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan was prevented from attending the 8th day Fidau prayer of the late governor. Ajimobi’s family explained that the prayer was in strict adherence to federal government’s social distance directive, adding that they were not aware of …
Oyo: Ajimobi’s family explains why Deputy Gov, commissioners were barred from ex-gov’s Fidau prayer
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: Ramos reacts to 1-0 victory, speaks on winning LaLiga title
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has reacted to his side’s 1-0 victory against Athletic Club in the La Liga on Sunday. The Spain defender described Los Blancos’ victory against Athletic as a hugely important three points, adding that the LaLiga title is now in their hand to win it ahead of Barcelona this term. Ramos …
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: Ramos reacts to 1-0 victory, speaks on winning LaLiga title
COVID-19: WHO releases list of countries with highest coronavirus deaths
The World Health Organization, WHO, regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has revealed countries with the highest COVID-19 death cases. Africa has recorded 11,052 deaths due to complications arising from COVID-19. According to the latest figure released by WHO, the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to 461,203 in the past 24 …
COVID-19: WHO releases list of countries with highest coronavirus deaths
More COVID-19 cases may increase death rate – Presidency begs Nigerian youths
The Presidency has appealed to Nigerian youths to protect the elderly amongst them as cases of coronavirus increase daily in the country. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC had on Saturday confirmed a total of cases 28,167 in Nigeria as death toll rises to 634. Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad on …
More COVID-19 cases may increase death rate – Presidency begs Nigerian youths
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