The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 14th April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 14/04/20
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Lockdown extension: NBA Ikorodu to pay N5000 to members
Following the 14-day extension of lockdown in three States of the Federation, the Chairman of the IIkorodu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Bayo Akinlade, on Tuesday, announced payment of N5000 to each member. Akinlade made the announcement in a notice sent to lawyers and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Fear of virus spread hits Ondo
From Osagie Otabor, Akure There are fears over the spread of COVID-19 in Ondo State, following the densely populated area the second positive case was discovered at last week. The second suspect, an official of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja had come in from Lagos State and stayed at Ijakpo in Akure South
Minister urges Nigerians to use improvised facemasks
Moses Emorinken, Abuja DUE to global shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially face masks, the Federal Government has urged Nigerians to improvise with handkerchiefs or scarfs to shield themselves from contracting coronavirus. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, who spoke during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, said the
How Youth Corp member contracted COVID-19 in Ondo
Osagie Otabor, Akure A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving at the Nigeria Army Clinic in the Army barracks, Akure has tested positive for COVID-19. The Corp member is the third confirmed case in Ondo State. He had attended to the index case, a military officer that just returned from Indian while
FRC issues guidance for external auditors
By Collins Nweze The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria has released guidance for external auditors and highlighted key industry issues for consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report came after it assessed the impact of the pandemic on audit of reporting entities in Nigeria and consultation with key stakeholders. The report was to
New York death toll tops 10,000, says governor
THE death toll in New York State has reached 10,056, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. It followed a one-day increase of 671, a decline off previous peaks and a sign that containment efforts were effective. “I think you can say the worst is over,” Cuomo said, referring to the death toll. “We have control
Fed Govt in talks with Wike over detained pilots
Faith Yahaya, Abuja THE Federal Government is in talks with the Rivers State government over the detained Caverton Helicopter pilots, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, said yesterday. The pilots were arrested by the police for flouting the state’s government’s directive by flying into the Air Force Base in Port Harcourt after
Rapist lures eight-year-old with biscuits
Our Reporter The police in Ikorodu, Lagos have arrested a man who allegedly lured an eight-year-old girl with biscuits and defiled her. Police spokesman Bala Elkana said in a statement that the suspect, a father of two, lured the child into his room when her father was away. Read Also: School loses licence over rape of
Man punches wife to death in Ondo
Osagie Otabor, Akure A DEADLY blow from a farmer, Mr. Eric Olowokande, on his wife, Mojere, has led to her death. The incident happened at Yaba Street in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. Witnesses said Olowokande had a quarrel with his wife that led to a fight. He hit her hard
Buhari: Chibok girls not forgotten
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday that his administration has not forgotten the remaining schoolgirls still being held in captivity. The schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from Chibok community, Borno State, in April, 2014. He expressed optimism that the remaining schoolgirls will still regain their freedom. In a statement
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