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African economies hard hit by coronavirus pandemic
Sub-Saharan Africa has not been as badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic as some other parts of the world, but the economy is being pummelled. Here’s a look at the main issues. Perfect storm recession For the first time in 25 years, sub-Saharan Africa is about to go into recession, according to World Bank estimates.
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Controversy trails COVID-19 palliatives in Osun
Controversy has trailed the rice distributed by Osun State Government to residents of the state, as part of palliatives to mitigate hardship necessitated by the lockdown order of state government to curb the spread of coronavirus. The state government had distributed 6,020 bags to the people across the state to be shared two bag each
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Extortion: Police Inspector in viral video now in custody – Lagos CP (+VIDEO)
The Lagos state Police Command on Sunday said a police Inspector who was seen in a video, which went viral on social media, extorting money from motorists has been arrested and detained. Daily Trust reports that the police officer was caught on camera allegedly extorting N40,000 from a motorist. The unidentified victim was said to
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2 coronavirus suspects test negative in Bayelsa
Two persons suspected to have contracted the coronavirus in Bayelsa state have tested negative to the virus. The Chairman of the Implementation Committee of Bayelsa State Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Inodu Apoku, disclosed this to journalists in Yenagoa on Sunday. He said samples were collected from the suspects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC),
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Police arrest top Nasarawa officials for violating social distancing order
The Police in Nasarawa state have arrested two top Nasarawa State Government officials for violating the restriction order on public and social gatherings as directed by the state governor, Abdullahi Sule. Those arrested include Alhaji Suleman Agyo, the Overseer of Lafia North local government council in the state capital, and Mukhtar Wakeel, the Acting Registrar
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Easter: Church donates ambulance to Rivers govt for coronavirus fight
The Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has donated a brand new life support ambulance to the Rivers State government to assist in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world. General Overseer of OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, said on Sunday that the ambulance was received on behalf of the governor by the Rivers State Commissioner for
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Troops rescue kidnapped victims, recover arms from bandits
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara state have attacked and neutralised bandits in some areas of the state, a Defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Following a combined air and ground operations, the military also rescued ten men, four women and four minors who were kidnapped by the bandits, the statement signed by the Coordinator,
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ASUU knocks Buhari for proposed cuts in health, education budgets
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday warned President Muhammadu Buhari against cutting down the budget of Health and Education sectors in the proposed 2020 revised budget. The Union also said that Government should not defraud the nation by muddling up budgeted social intervention funds with donated funds meant for palliatives for the
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Liverpool legend Dalglish released from hospital after COVID-19 test
Former Liverpool star and manager, Kenny Dalglish, is recovering at home after contracting COVID-19. The 69-year-old was submitted to hospital for treatment on an unrelated infection and after being tested for Covid-19 as a matter of routine, he tested positive. But Dalglish, who won eight league titles and three European Cups as player and manager
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson discharged from hospital
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, left hospital on Sunday to convalesce from coronavirus at Chequers, the country estate of British prime ministers, officials said. This is coming a week after he was admitted and then spent three days in intensive care. The 55-year-old leader will not be immediately returning to work, on the advice of
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D.R Congo records second Ebola death in weeks amid COVID-19 out break- WHO
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded a second Ebola death in days following more than seven weeks without a new case, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Sunday. Congo had been due, on Sunday, to mark an end to the second-deadliest outbreak of the virus on record, until a case was confirmed on
D.R Congo records second Ebola death in weeks amid COVID-19 out break- WHO
Man lures 8-year-old girl with biscuit, defies her
The Police in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday, arrested one 28-year-old man, who allegedly lured an eight-year-old girl with biscuits and defiled her. In a statement in Lagos, DSP Bala Elkana, Public Relations Officer of the state police command, said the alleged crime occurred on Alladi Ijelu Street, Agunfoye, Ikorodu, NAN reports. He said the suspect,
Man lures 8-year-old girl with biscuit, defies her
COVID-19: 17 countries with no cases of Coronavirus revealed
About seventeen countries across the world are yet to record any case of the Coronavirus disease. The virus started spreading from Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has been reported in over 185 countries. Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted from droplets of body fluids, such as mucus
COVID-19: 17 countries with no cases of Coronavirus revealed
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu confirms discharge of 5 COVID-19 patients
The Lagos State government, on Sunday, announced the discharge of five patients who had tested negative for Coronavirus COVID-19. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his Twitter page, said so far a total of 55 people have been successfully managed and discharged. He said, “ As we commemorate the sacrifice of love this #Easter, I bring to
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu confirms discharge of 5 COVID-19 patients
COVID-19: FG did not invite Chinese doctors to Nigeria – Minister of Health, Ehanire
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said the Federal Government did not invite the Chinese doctors who came into the country last Wednesday to help with the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). Ehanire made the clarification during an appearance on Channels TV’s News at 10 on Saturday. DAILY POST recalls that a 15-man COVID-19
COVID-19: FG did not invite Chinese doctors to Nigeria – Minister of Health, Ehanire
Two suspected cases of COVID-19 in Bayelsa test negative
The two suspected COVID-19 cases in Bayelsa State have tested negative for the virus, the state government has said. According to Dr Inodu Apoku, the Chairman of the Implementation Committee of Bayelsa State Task Force on COVID-19 said samples were collected from the suspects on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, for testing
Two suspected cases of COVID-19 in Bayelsa test negative
Army troops rescue seven kidnapped victims in Niger State
Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke, on Saturday, rescued seven kidnapped victims after an encounter with bandits at Dogon Gona Forest area of Niger State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the troops rescued the
Army troops rescue seven kidnapped victims in Niger State
Easter: All stolen by COVID-19 has been restored – Prophet T.B Joshua
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has told Christians that the significance of this year’s celebration of the death of Christ is to bring back the peace, comfort, good health and all that has been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cleric stated this during his Easter Sunday live worship
Easter: All stolen by COVID-19 has been restored – Prophet T.B Joshua
Chelsea, England lose former goalkeeper
Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti, is dead. Bonetti died at the age of 78 after suffering from a protracted illness. Chelsea announced his death in a statement on their official website on Sunday. “Peter Bonetti’s position in the pantheon of Chelsea footballing gods is unassailable,” a club statement read. “Bonetti was the Cat
Chelsea, England lose former goalkeeper
ASUU warns Buhari against slashing health, education budgets
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against cutting down the health and education budgets in the proposed 2020 revised appropriation. The union has also asked the government not to defraud the nation by muddling up budgeted social intervention funds with donated funds meant for palliatives for the vulnerable to
ASUU warns Buhari against slashing health, education budgets
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