Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 29th March 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 29th March 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Compulsory Stay-at-home: Fun things celebrities are up to
Y ou never know how fun staying idle at home can be until you are forced to do so. The compulsory stay at home decision by government to help reduce the spread of coronavirus is bringing out the fun side of many celebrities. Though the stat at home situation is affecting the economy and businesses negatively, it is a blessing in disguise for many families around the world who hardly have time to bond. Many children who hardly see their parents because of their work schedule would be having…
Lockdown: I searched for people to eat my anniversary food –Rev Fr. Ekpo
Following last Sunday’s shut down of churches nationwide, the Parish Priest of Catholic Church of Epiphany, Ologolo Lagos, Fr. Benjamin Ekpo, was robbed of the joy of marking his 10th priest ordination anniversary as earlier planned for that Sunday. ‘With my guests, friend and associates unable to attend, I was saddled with task of searching for people to eat the food’ Fr. Ekpo says in this interview with TAI ANYANWU. Excerpts Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am Rev Father Benjamin Ekpo, one…
Scientists will never find solution to coronavirus, says Apostle Chimezie
Can you give us an insight into your calling and ministry? My name is Apostle Fidel Chimezie, the Chief Apostle of the Nigeria Ministers’ Project and Apostolic Discipleship Project, called into the Ministry concerning the elect and church leaders to raise altars and to confront whatever problem challenging the church of God. God use me to raise altars to solve problems of the world. My Apostolic call came in 2007 and since then God has been using me to solve serious issues…
COVID-19: Empathising with healthcare workers, soldiers
M ore than ever before, the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading across the globe, with the exception of China, the former epicenter, like wildfire. In its wake, its collateral damage include major social and economic dislocation and destroying lives in their hundreds daily. By the last count, the mortality figure in 181 countries was put at over 427,940 cases and about 19,640 deaths, with Nigeria recording some high profile cases. Some top government functionaries like governors have been mentioned as having self-isolated themselves, even as Governor Kayode Fayemi has…
Benue gets set to battle COVID-19
I t is no longer news the impact that Coronavirus, or Covid-19 has dealt to countries around the world. The outbreak of the virus which surfaced in China late 2019 has left many sick and thousands also dead. Health workers around the globe are still counting the dead as a result of persons being infected with this deadly virus. At that time, it wasn’t clear how the virus would spread. It didn’t take long for health professionals to detect that it could be spread by humans.…
Abiodun lauds Obasanjo, Adeboye, Adeola, BUA on voluntary donations
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed appreciation to private individuals, corporate organisations and religious bodies that donated funds and property to assist his administration’s efforts against the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Abiodun, who promised to ensure transparent use of all donations, urged well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the kind gesture of the donors. In a statement he personally signed, the governor named high net-worth Nigerians and organisations that had so far given property, financial and moral assistance to the state government in the fight against coronavirus, under the aegis…
Corona-Sation of the world (2)
INTRODUCTION Last week, I commence our discourse wherein I x-rayed the lessons and predictions from the coronavirus pandemic; humour merchants at work; what a virus is, origins, what a coronavirus is, and explanations given by UNICEF. Today, we shall conclude my expository discourse on a tiny unseen virus that has humbled man and humanity, crippled great nations, sent nearly the entire human race into self-quarantine, and completely grounded commerce, industry, law, science, technology, medicine, arts, culture, leisure, etc. Only life remains for those who still have it. CORONAVIRUS LIFE SPAN:…
COVID-19: MYSD provides suites, other facilities for use at MKO Stadium
T he Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has made available for use the executive suites at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja for coronavirus patients. The minister, who spoke at the inspection of facilities at the stadium, located in the nation’s capital city, said it has become necessary to get them ready for use should the need arise. “We have 57 executive suites here, you can see how they are, self-contained, with toilets there, and we think this facility belongs to this country and that…
Coronavirus: NPA suspends demurrage charges for 21 days
T he Nigerian Ports Authority has directed all Terminal operators to suspend all applicable terminal storage fees on consignments (demurrage) for an initial period of 21 day effective March 23, 2020. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, NPA, Jatto Adams disclosed in a statement that the gesture is in recognition of the pressure that the COVID-19 pandemic imposes on businesses, the responsibility imposed on the Authority to relief this burden on its customers as well as attaining the objective of the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business Policy…
Counter-insurgency: Military destroys terrorists’ logistics supplies, others
T he air component of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed several logistics supplies as well as structures operated by suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs), at Valangide in the Sambisa Forest general area of Borno State. The Nigerian military has been waging a counter-insurgency war against Boko Haram, and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups in the North East, whose collective agenda is to foist a “Caliphate” in the troubled area. Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, in a statement over the weekend, said the targeted airstrikes…
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