Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 3rd April 2020
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COVID-19 Has Crumbled Nigeria’s Economy — FG
INNOCENT OWEH;OLUSEGUN KOIKI ABUJA / LAGOS – The Presidential Committee on the Review of the Impact of Coronavirus on the Economy has admitted that the outbreak of the virus has finally crumbled Nigeria’s economy. The committee equally observed that the crashing in price of oil at the international market was also not helping matters. The
COVID-19: 11 More Patients Recover In Lagos, Discharged
CHIOMA UMEHA; TOYIN ADEBAYO; IDONGESIT ASHAMERI LAGOS / ABUJA / UYO – Lagos State government on Thursday discharged 11 more patients from its facility in Yaba, Lagos, saying they were fully recovered, tested negative to COVID-19 and have been allowed to return home to their families. Announcing this in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted that
Govs Push To Suspend Deductions, Restructure Debt Servicing
TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; CHIDI UGWU; AHMED MUSA LAGOS / ABUJA – Governors, under the aegis of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have called for urgent fiscal measures to accelerate an arrangement to suspend all state deductions and restructure all debt service payments on Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) owed debts. Governor Kayode Fayemi, Chairman,
Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises To 185
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country has so far recorded 185 deaths from Lassa fever in 2020. Last week, the reported death toll was 176. In a situation report published on its website on Thursday, the centre said 27 states have recorded one case of the disease across 126 local government
Banditry: Police Recover 22 Bodies In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of 22 bodies of persons allegedly killed by bandits in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Command’s spokesman, Muhammad Sadiq, told newsmen on Thursday that the deceased were shot when bandits attacked the area. Sadiq said police received information on Wednesday that bandits on
Covid-19: Kim Considers Online Courses, Self-isolating
Special guest lectures from high profile celebrities including Kim Kardashian, 39, and Matthew McConaughey, 50 continue with their classes after many of them moved online amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The special guests have had a chance to share the subjects their most passionate about while modeling responsible social distancing to young students. Giving back: Celebrities including Kim
Honda Extends US, Canada Auto Plant Shutdown
Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Thursday it will extend a shutdown of all U.S. and Canadian auto plant production through April 10 because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. A growing number of automakers have said they will not restart U.S. production until at least mid-April as demand sharply falls off for auto sales. Honda began
Nurmagomedov Says He Won’t Break Quarantine For Fight
FC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced that he will not break coronavirus quarantine to fight in UFC 249 in two weeks’ time. UFC president Dana White has repeatedly announced his intention to stage the show, despite it having to be moved from Brooklyn following the partial US crackdown on the spread of the virus.
Eddie To Stay Put Until 2023
Jones joined England Rugby at the end of 2015 and has coached the men’s national side on 54 occasions winning 42, drawing one and losing 11 – giving him a win ratio of 78%, the highest in the history of England coaches. Under Jones, England has won two Six Nations titles including a Grand Slam in
Ben Stokes To Race Against F1 Drivers In Virtual GP
England’s cricket World Cup hero Ben Stokes is set to take a plunge into racing, albeit on virtual platform, and will join five Formula One drivers in this weekend’s F1 Esports Grand Prix. The drivers will compete around a virtual Albert Park in Melbourne and the race will include, among others, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and
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