Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 20th March 2020
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Police arrest couple for aiding kidnappers in Kogi
The Kogi State Police command has arrested a couple, Mr Woli Apara and his wife, for allegedly assisting kidnappers in their activities in parts of the State. Mr Apara, it was alleged, provided intelligence and other assistance which aided kidnappers terrorising travelers along Ogori/Magongo and Okene axis in the Central senatorial district of the State.
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: WAEC postpones 2020 WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria and West African Sub-region has put on hold the conduct of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates earlier scheduled to commence on April 6, 2020. The postponement was as a result of the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its
Daily Trust.
Employee with COVID-19 symptoms is negative- Chevron
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and CNL says none of its employees has contracted COVID-19 (Coronavirus). General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, in a statement, said one of its expatriate staff who showed some flu-like symptoms has been tested negative for the
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Oshiomhole presents new APC Deputy National Chairman, Ajimobi to Buhari
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Friday formally presented, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, to President Muhammadu Buhari as the party’s new deputy national chairman (South). Oshiomhole, while addressing State House reporters, said President Buhari was “excited” to receive the former governor of Oyo State who replaced the Minister
Daily Trust.
One more body recovered from Lagos explosion
As recovery operations continue at the site of Sunday’s explosion in Lagos, another body was retrieved on Friday, bringing the death toll to 22. Daily Trust had reported that the rescue team, comprising all emergency responders in Lagos, recovered another body on Thursday while declaring two persons missing. The body retrieved today in the rubles
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CBN devalues Naira to N380/$1 on exporters window
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has technically devalued the Naira exchange rate on the Investors and Exporters’ (I&E) window from the N366.7 to N380.20 to a dollar. This is as a result of the drastic drop in crude oil price to below $30 per barrel. A management source at the CBN, who prefers anonymity,
Daily Trust.
Coronavirus: Nigeria adds Sweden, Austria to list of restricted countries
The Federal Government of Nigeria has added Sweden and Austria to the list of countries banned from entering Nigeria because of their high-risk burden of coronavirus. With the addition of the two, the number of countries placed under restriction by Nigeria is now 15. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this while giving updates
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Summon President Buhari now, Ezekwesili urges N/Assembly
A former presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to address the lawmakers and the Nigerian public on his administration’s strategies and account of efforts at containing the COVID-29 pandemic and the global economic shock. Ezekwesili, a former minister
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Covid 19: Zamfara govt bans public gatherings
Zamfara State government has banned all public gatherings as part of proactive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Gusau, the state commissioner for information and culture, Alhaji Suleiman Tunau Anka, said the measure had become necessary in view of the state government’s effort to
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: BUK suspends lectures, asks students to vacate hostels
The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has suspended lectures for one month and asked students to vacate hostels in compliance with the directives of the federal government. The Federal Government had granted approval for the closure of all schools, including tertiary institutions, for a period of one month effective from Monday, 23rd March, 2020
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COVID-19: FUGA shuts down for one month
Federal University, Gashau in Yobe State, has announced the immediate closure of the institution over Coronavirus pandemic in compliance with federal government’s directives. This was contained in a circular with a reference number FUGA/REG/027/Vol. 1 titled “ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSURE OF THE UNIVERSITY” signed and issued on Friday by Alhaji Danladi Inuwa, Principal Assistant Registrar. “The
COVID-19: FUGA shuts down for one month
Coronavirus: Nollywood issues warning to actors, producers
The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has ordered members of AGN not to honor any shoot or filming that is likely to have more than 30 cast and crew members at any given time. AGN in a statement signed by its National PRO, Monalisa Chinda Coker, said the directive is part
Coronavirus: Nollywood issues warning to actors, producers
COVID-19: Cross River orders closure of schools, churches; bans public gathering of over 100
The Cross River State Government has ordered the closure of all schools in the state and banned every public gathering that has over 100 people including political rally. A statement issued on Friday by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, said that the order was in obedience to the directives from the Federal
COVID-19: Cross River orders closure of schools, churches; bans public gathering of over 100
Army announces mass recruitment
The Army Headquarters on Friday said it has embarked on mass recruitment of personnel into its Special Forces Concept Training nationwide. A statement by the Director, Directorate of Army Recruitment, Resettlement and Reserve, Brig.,-Gen Emmanuel Akpan, made this known on Friday, He said the recruitment was in line with global best practices to reinvigorate the
Army announces mass recruitment
BREAKING: WAEC postpones 2020 examination
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday, announced that it has postponed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2020 indefinitely. This was confirmed in a statement by WAEC Head of National Office, Mr. Patrick Ehidiamen Areghan, on Friday. He said the examination was postponed because of the deadly coronavirus.
BREAKING: WAEC postpones 2020 examination
Driver remanded for impregnating mentally unstable minor
The Chief Magistrates’ Court of Oredo, Benin City on Friday, ordered the remand of one Bassey Peter, 38, to Oko Correctional Center for forcefully having carnal knowledge and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. Chief Magistrate, Patricia Ogho-Braimoh remanded the accused person and adjourned the case to March 26 for hearing, adding that the case would be
Driver remanded for impregnating mentally unstable minor
COVID-19: ‘We have sanitizers, come to church but no handshakes’ – Methodist tells members
The Methodist Church of Nigeria, has urged its members to defy ban on public gatherings as its services will not be cancelled. Recall that some state governments in Nigeria had placed a ban on public gatherings over the scourge of Coronavirus in the country. However, Prelate of Methodist Church, Samuel Kanu Uche, insisted that the
COVID-19: ‘We have sanitizers, come to church but no handshakes’ – Methodist tells members
Yobe University shuts down over COVID-19 pandemic
The management of Yobe State University has announced the closure of the institution for a month over Coronavirus, in compliance with National Universities Commission’s (NUC) directive. In a circular with a reference number R/YSU/GC/014/Vol. 1/18 signed and released on Friday by the University’s Registrar, Dr. Kalli Alkali Yusuf Gazali. The circular read: “In compliance with
Yobe University shuts down over COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Jigawa Govt orders for immediate evacuation of students from schools
Jigawa State Government has ordered for the immediate closure of secondary and primary schools as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This was contained in a press statement obtained by DAILY POST signed by state Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo. He said the indefinite vacation took effect from Monday
COVID-19: Jigawa Govt orders for immediate evacuation of students from schools
Coronavirus: Abuja real estate developers, T Pumpy Concept lead campaign among residents
As Nigeria battle to curtail the scourge of COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, T Pumpy Concept Limited, owners and developers of T Pumpy Estate has sent strong message to its residents. The outfit, which has over 22 housing estates spread across Abuja, in a statement by its MD/CEO, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegeb, warned residents T Pumpy
Coronavirus: Abuja real estate developers, T Pumpy Concept lead campaign among residents
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