Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 24th March 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 24th March 2020 .
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Anxiety in Bauchi as people awaits Gov.Bala coronavirus test result
Anxiety has gripped the people of Bauchi state as they await the outcome of the coronavirus test conducted on the state governor, Bala Mohammed.
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COVID-19: Minister making sure mining sector is safe — Aide
As miners urged to go for regular checks, test By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja One of the aides to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Sunny Ekozin, Monday, disclosed that the Minster is making sure mining activities in the mining sector are safe from the raging Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. Ekozin made this known whileRead More
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At least 10 dead during Guinea referendum
Officials count votes are underway in Guinea after at least 10 people were killed in the violence as debris burns on the streets of Conakry, in the aftermath of clashes between police and protesters during a bitterly-disputed referendum on Sunday. Anti-government forces came under fire by security forces who “carried out massive arrests, fired blindly,Read More
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Coronavirus: Anxiety in Bauchi as wait continues for Gov’s test result
Anxiety has gripped the people of Bauchi state as they await the outcome of the coronavirus test conducted on the state governor, Bala Mohammed. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had announced on Monday (yesterday) that he was isolating himself following contacts with Mohammed Atiku, son to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.Read More
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‘Mission impossible’: A-League football, Australia’s last active sport, pulls plug
Australia’s last active sport, the A-League soccer, pulled the plug on its season Tuesday to curb the spread of coronavirus, with bosses saying it had become “mission impossible”. The decision follows the National Rugby League and the country’s most popular spectator sport, Aussie Rules, making similar decisions over the past two days. Rugby union, cricket,Read More
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South Africa announces 21-day nationwide lockdown over COVID-19 spike
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a 21-day national lockdown as the country’s coronavirus figures surged on Monday to over 400 from 274 as at Sunday. According to the president, the measure will start effectively Thursday, March 26. He said the move was to help disrupt the rise of the coronavirus which has beenRead More
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How Europe’s football media keeps fans occupied during virus
From impassioned debates around the kitchen table to detailed reports about matches that never happened, Europe’s football media are working overtime to give fans a welcome distraction during the coronavirus crisis. Former Tottenham, Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker, a keen amateur chef, even opened up his home in a bid to satisfy the BritishRead More
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Stringent measures to be put in place to avoid spread of COVID 19 — Kwara Gov.
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has hinted at more sweeping measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The Governor also assured the civil servants in the state of prompt payment of salaries despite the work-from-home directive and commended the Emir of Ilorin Alh Sulu Gambari forRead More
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Wuhan residents resume work as China eases coronavirus lockdown
People in Central China where the coronavirus was first detected are allowed to go back to work and public transport is restarting, as some normality slowly returns after a two-month lockdown. The easing of restrictions in Wuhan city comes as Chinese health officials reported Monday no new local cases of the deadly virus but confirmedRead More
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Lineker self-isolating after son displays coronavirus symptoms
Former England striker Gary Lineker has entered self-isolation after his son George displayed coronavirus symptoms. The Match of the Day presenter, 59, revealed his 28-year-old son had lost his senses of taste and smell – symptoms recently associated with the virus, alongside the more established indicators of a fever and persistent cough. Lineker Sr wroteRead More
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