Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 14th April 2020
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Presidency blasts PDP, asks party to join COVID-19 fight or shut up
The Presidency has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to either make the choice of joining the coalition against COVID-19 or shut up if it has nothing important to say. The presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in a statement issued Tuesday; titled: “PDP Should Stop their Campaign of Disorganization”, was reacting to the criticism that greeted …
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COVID-19 pandemic mars Chibok girls’ sixth anniversary as parents hope for miracle
It has been six years since a total of 276 schoolgirls were forcefully taken away from their dormitories at Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents. 57 of the girls managed to jump from the trucks in which they were transported, and escaped. The remaining 219 were taken away by …
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Kano governor declares 7-day lockdown to contain COVID-19
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has declared a total lockdown of the state for seven days as part of effort to halt the spread of the novel COVID-19 disease in the state. The governor, who announced this on Tuesday, said the order would come into effect from 10pm on Thursday 16 April. He …
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Kaduna releases 72 prisoners to prevent spread of COVID-19
The Kaduna State Government said it has approved the release of 72 convicts from the Kaduna and Kafanchan Custodial Centres as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Aisha Dikko on Tuesday said 69 of the convicts were released in Kaduna while three …
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Tiv-Jukun crises: Benue, Taraba sign peace accord
Top government officials of Benue and Taraba have signed a peace accord in Nasarawa State to end the recurring violent clashes between the Tivs and Jukuns. This was contained in a communique issued and signed by Engineer Haruna Manu and Engineer Benson Abounu, deputy governors of Taraba and Benue states in the presence of Dr. …
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Nasarawa governor buys 24 vehicles for lawmakers
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of House, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, on Monday said the state governor, Abdullahi Sule, has given the lawmakers 24 Toyota Hilux as official vehicles. Abdullahi said the gesture from the governor will go a long way in ensuring effective service delivery while performing their legislative duties especially oversight functions. According to …
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Eight new COVID-19 patient discharged in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the recovery and discharge of another eight patients from the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. This brings to 69 the number of patients successfully managed and discharged in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who made the announcement on his verified Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu, said that the discharged patients, including …
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COVID-19: Why we recommended lockdown extension – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the committee recommended the lockdown extension in FCT, Lagos and Ogun states because it is tied to the survival of the nation. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the joint …
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Councillor absconds with COVID-19 palliatives
The Niger state government has declared a Councillor in Katcha Local government area of the State wanted over alleged disappearance of 30 bags of grains meant to be distributed as palliatives for the COVID-19 in his constituency. The secretary to the Niger state government and Chairman Of the Niger State Task Force on COVID-19, Alhaji …
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Troops did not kill civilians during air strike — Military
The Nigerian Military has said that no civilian was killed during an air strike conducted by Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at Shokotoko Village in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State contrary to media reports. In a statement signed by Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, narrated that the operation, …
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Coronavirus: FG sends message to banks after lockdown is extended
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has appealed to banks in the country to continue to give skeletal services to Nigerians. This comes 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari extended the initial two-week lockdown by 14 days. PTF’s National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, who made the appeal during the daily media briefing on Tuesday …
Coronavirus: FG sends message to banks after lockdown is extended
Coronavirus: Serie A suspension extended to May 3
Serie A’s suspension has been extended to May 3. This is in line with the Italian government’s latest lockdown measures, to contain the coronavirus outbreak. All sporting activities in Italy had been put on hold initially until April 13, with the country having been on a national lockdown since March 10. Serie A was the …
Coronavirus: Serie A suspension extended to May 3
COVID-19: Snake should not swallow billions donated to aid fight against coronavirus – Buhari warned
A senior member of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ntufam Mba Ukweni, has asked President Mohammadu Buhari to explain how the billions of naira donated to the federal government to fight against coronavirus were expended. The SAN, who lamented that President Buhari’s nationwide broadcast lacked substance and depth, warned that snake should not swallow money …
COVID-19: Snake should not swallow billions donated to aid fight against coronavirus – Buhari warned
Shomo vs Jole: 25 killed in Lau community conflict in Taraba
Taraba Police Command has said that 25 persons were killed and several others injured in a bloody clash between Shomo and Jole ethnic groups in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP David Misal, made this known while speaking with newsmen in Jalingo on Tuesday, stating that about …
Shomo vs Jole: 25 killed in Lau community conflict in Taraba
COVID-19: Kwara reviews market opening, vehicular movement
Kwara State Government Tuesday reviewed its earlier decision to allow vehicles to move on days earlier designated for restocking of foods and other essentials, directing residents to instead patronise neighbourhood shops and observe all safety protocols. The review means that commercial and private vehicles are now barred from operating, except trucks and trailers conveying foodstuffs, …
COVID-19: Kwara reviews market opening, vehicular movement
COVID-19: Presidency attacks PDP for mocking Buhari’s speech, celebrating Chadian President
The Presidency, through the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has attacked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying that “Something must definitely be wrong” with the main opposition party. The Presidency wondered why the PDP should dismiss yesterday’s national broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari as disappointing. In an article made …
COVID-19: Presidency attacks PDP for mocking Buhari’s speech, celebrating Chadian President
BREAKING: Ganduje imposes curfew in Kano as coronavirus toll hits four
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Tuesday announced that the state would go on a lockdown from Thursday, April 16, 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Ganduje made this announcement at the Government House, Kano during a meeting with Islamic some scholars. His words, “Following the outbreak of this disease, COVID-19 in Kano …
BREAKING: Ganduje imposes curfew in Kano as coronavirus toll hits four
BREAKING: Lagos govt identifies 119 people with symptoms of COVID-19 after searching 118,000 households
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said a total of 119 people have been identified with symptoms of COVID-19 in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi said the people were identified during the house-to-house search of infected people. Speaking at a media briefing in the state, Abayomi disclosed that a total of 118,000 households have been …
BREAKING: Lagos govt identifies 119 people with symptoms of COVID-19 after searching 118,000 households
COVID-19 lockdown: God will tear Kingdom of Lucifer, expose you – Pastor Giwa warns Buhari
Outspoken cleric, Adewale Giwa, has called on God to expose the antics of governments in locking down millions of Nigerians without food. Giwa, who is the senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, said God knows and sees everything going on in pretence of coronavirus in Nigeria. In a statement sent …
COVID-19 lockdown: God will tear Kingdom of Lucifer, expose you – Pastor Giwa warns Buhari
COVID-19: Why private donations won’t be shared among Nigerians as palliative – Buhari govt
The Federal Government has explained why it cannot share funds donated by the private sector towards fighting Coronavirus. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the reasons on Tuesday when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme, “Politics Nationwide”. He said the funds were meant for the development of healthcare infrastructure in …
COVID-19: Why private donations won’t be shared among Nigerians as palliative – Buhari govt
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