Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 20th April 2020
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MultiChoice to upgrade subscribers to higher packages for free
To lessen the impact of the ongoing socio-economic crisis, MultiChoice has announced that it will be rewarding DStv and GOtv subscribers, who are fully paid up on their subscriptions, with an upgrade to the next higher package at no extra cost. This offer will commence on Monday. Martin Mabutho, Chief Customer Officer MultiChoice Nigeria said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Jigawa records first coronavirus case
Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has announced the index case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state – an individual in Kazaure town, the headquarters of Kazaure local government area. Addressing reporters Sunday night in Dutse, Governor Badaru said the case in Kazaure was the index COVID-19 incident in the …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID -19: Obiano Apostles Movement for Consolidation donates N1million to State Taskforce Committee
Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A political organisation made up of Governor Obiano fanatical followers, Obiano Apostles Movement for Consolidation has donated N1M to the Anambra State Taskforce Committee on COVID-19 . Making the presentation at the Awka government house yesterday, National President of the group, Evang. Chinedu Obigwe (Akaekpuchionwa), said the presentation in this trying times of the COVID-19 …
The Sun Nigeria.
Official condolence register opens for Kyari
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A condolence register has been opened in memory of the late presidential Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. The register was opened on the ground from of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in the FCT, Abuja. Kyari died from COVID-19 complications on Friday, April 17th, and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Enugu pastor crosses village elders for selling ancestral land to outsider
Felix Ikem, Nsukka Tension is mounting in Ajih Community in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu as the Umu-Ooda Ogili family clan has dragged one of their scions, Pastor Ikechukwu Ajih, before the community’s council of elders for selling a plot of land he inherited from his late father to an outsider. Pastor Ajih, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler in Plateau
Gyang Bere, Jos Unknown gunmen on Monday kidnapped Alhaji Shehu Suleiman, a paramount ruler of the Bogghom People in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Alh Suleiman, the Pankwal of Bogghom, was abducted at his palace in Kanam in the early hours of Monday, April 20th. Confirming the incident, the Executive Chairman of Kanam …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Borno traces 97 contacts after patient’s death
Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Borno State Government says that it has started contact tracing of 97 persons who may have met a medical personnel who died over the weekend from COVID-19. The state’s Deputy Governor and Chairman of the High Power Committee on COVID-19, Umar Kadafur, at a press conference in Maiduguri on Monday said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Jarred Thompson wins 2020 Afritondo Prize
Simeon Mpamugoh Jarred Thompson, a South African writer, has won this year’s Afritondo Short Story Prize. Afritondo is a UK based online publication. The South African writer was named the winner for his story “Good Help Is Hard to Find”. He will take home the winning prize of $1000. He beat off stiff competition from four other …
The Sun Nigeria.
The Corona Depression: A Poem
As I walked down the empty street No faces to meet Nobody to greet Summer’s in the sky But all around it feels so grey Everyone’s at home Fearing the worst to come What about school Sure, staying home is cool Boy, I sure feel a fool Acting the tool Life stinks! I know that’s …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: DICON manufactures ventilators, PPEs, hand sanitisers
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has gone into the production of essential and life-saving equipment as part of the contribution of the Armed Forces to the national effort against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The equipment produced by DICON include, among others, digital mechanical ventilators known as DICOVENT, Personal …
The Sun Nigeria.
Oil price collapses to $12 as world awash with crude
US oil prices dived to 21-year lows Monday, giving up more than 30 percent in a market flooded with crude and hit by evaporating demand in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for May delivery tanked more than 32 percent to $12.41 — the lowest level since 1999. Trade, however, and the very sharp losses were technically driven as investors closed out their positions ahead of the May contract expiry due later Monday so that they would not be obliged to actually…
New Telegraph.
UK’s creating 30,000 extra mortuary spaces for COVID-19 victims
The UK is creating another 30,000 extra mortuary spaces to store the bodies of people who die with coronavirus. Officials have expressed hope in recent days that the number of deaths related to COVID-19 are flattening, but the emergence of details around the latest contingency planning reflects ongoing fears of a more pessimistic scenario. The government insists the decision is precautionary and not an indication of how many people it believes will die during the pandemic, reports Sky News. Simon Clarke, housing, communities and local government minister said: “We all hope…
New Telegraph.
Lockdown: Ekiti TUC cautions security agents against compromise
Adewumi Ademiju Ado- Ekiti T he Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ekiti state has cautioned security agencies against extorting money from violators of lockdown and other citizens. This is coming as the state had on Saturday reported the third index case of COVID-19. The union, following allegation of compromise by Governor Kayode Fayemi against some security agents at the borders, leading to unbridled influx of people into Ekiti, the union, however, warned them against such unpatriotic act of sabotage. In a statement yesterday, in reaction to a report of another…
New Telegraph.
JUST IN: Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler in Plateau, no ransom demands yet
From Musa Pam, Jos Gunmen on Monday morning kidnapped the paramount ruler of the Bogghom people of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Pankwal of Bogghom, His Royal Highness Alhaji Shehu Suleiman at his palace in Kanam. Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council, Hon. Abbas Wokdung, who confirmed the incident, said the traditional ruler was kidnapped at about 1:00am on Monday by unknown gunmen. He said the Council is working hard in collaboration with the state government and security operatives to secure the safe release of the…
New Telegraph.
Six-week old baby tests positive for coronavirus in Lagos
A six-week-old baby has tested positive for coronavirus in Lagos State. This was confirmed by Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state’s Commissioner for Health. Abayomi said it was not clear if the child got infected from the womb or breast milk. He said: “We have seen mother to child transmission, we admitted a mother and her 6 weeks old child, it is not clear how the child got infected. Either through the womb or through breast milk or by close proximity of the child to the mother. “We got enough information…
New Telegraph.
Tokyo gov’s coronavirus plea inspires social distancing game
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s entreaty to residents to keep away from each other to halt the spread of the coronavirus has inspired a computer game of her navigating through crowds while uttering her daily “mitsudesu” call for social distancing. Many major cities, including New York and London have locked down their residents and forced bars and restaurants to close with threats of fines, reports Reuters. But the Japanese government’s state of emergency is more permissive, a the governor of the world’s biggest metropolis, with 36 million people, can only…
New Telegraph.
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before
Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socialising is almost sacred. The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is one of family and togetherness – community, reflection, charity and prayer. But with shuttered mosques, coronavirus curfews and bans on mass prayers from Senegal to Southeast Asia, some 1.8 billion Muslims are facing a Ramadan like never before, reports Reuters. Across the Muslim world the pandemic has generated…
New Telegraph.
Ghana lifts lockdown after ‘enhanced testing’
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has lifted restrictions on movements in parts of the country that were under a partial lockdown and urged citizens to wear face masks. Other restrictions like a ban on social gatherings and closure of schools will remain in force, while border crossings will stay shut for two more weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reports the BBC. The president said the decision follows a better understanding of the rate of infection of the disease, an enhanced testing programme and the expansion in isolation and…
New Telegraph.
Prince Harry, Meghan cut ties with four British tabloids
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have cut ties with some of Britain’s biggest tabloids and said they will adopt a policy of “zero engagement” with them, British media reported on Monday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who gave up their jobs as working royals at the end of last month, sent a letter to The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Express and Daily Mirror on Sunday evening detailing their new policy, British media, including the Guardian, Financial Times and ITV News, reported. “This policy is not about…
New Telegraph.
Man City sign 16-year-old Peruvian player
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar from Alianza Lima. Aguilar will remain with his current club until he turns 18 in May 2021. City officials said the right-back is almost certain to begin his career with the Blues on loan away from the Etihad Stadium and at present would not qualify for a work permit, reports the BBC. Alianza described it as “the most important transfer of Peruvian football to Europe in recent years”. Aguilar said: “My goal is to become an outstanding player…
New Telegraph.
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