Latest News in Nigeria Today Monday 20th April 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Monday 20th April 2020 .
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AU study: COVID-19 could cost Africa $500bn, damage tourism, aviation sectors
By Kingsley Ighobor Up to 20 million jobs in the formal and informal sectors in Africa could be lost because of COVID-19, according to a new study by the African Union. Released in early April, the study found that foreign direct investment (FDI), tourism receipts and remittance flows will also suffer significant declines as theRead More
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Trump encouraging people to violate law – Gov. Inslee
President Donald Trump’s message to liberate states is basically encouraging people to break the law, Gov. Jay Inslee said on Sunday on ABC’s “This Week”.
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Nigeria’s coronavirus fatalities reach 21, with 627 confirmed cases
By David Royal The death toll in Nigeria from the novel coronavirus reached 21 on Sunday night. The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country grew to 627, an increase of 86 patients in 24 hours. At least 170 patients have recovered from the disease. Through its verified Twitter account on Sunday, NCDC saidRead More
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COVID-19: Chinese billionaire announces more donation to Africa
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, on Monday announced the donation of more medical equipment to Africa in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lagos records 70 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours
By David Royal Lagos state on Sunday, recorded 70 new cases of COVID-19, the highest record in the state since the pandemic, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 376. Through its verified Twitter account on Sunday, NCDC said that As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed casesRead More
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COVID-19: Akwa Ibom State Govt begins random testing
Following a little spike in the number of confirmed cases in the state and need to review the lockdown order, the Akwa Ibom state government has concluded modalities to embark on mass testing of its citizens.
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Coronavirus: Ghana relaxes lockdown order on major cities
Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a 21-day relaxed restriction in its biggest cities to capitalise on gains of earlier restrictions to improve preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic. Accra, the capital city and major centres will be allowed to return to work from Monday even though other restrictions such as school closures and a banRead More
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Abba Kyari: Farewell, My Friend and Authentic Comrade
By Comrade Adams Oshiomhole There are two most important dates in a man’s life. Other than the day he was born, according to Mark Twain, the other day is the day he discovers why he was born. Doubtless, Mallam Abba Kyari realised his own purpose early enough: a conscientious pursuit of the common good withoutRead More
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Minister of Agriculture mourns death of late CoS, Kyari
Mohammed Nanono By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, Sunday, mourned the death of the late Chie Of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. Nanono expressed his pain in a statement signed by the Director, Information Department of the Ministry, Theodore Ogaziechi. The statement reads in part,Read More
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Bandits kill 47 in Katsina villages — Police
Armed bandits, weekend, reportedly unleashed mayhem and killed 47 residents of some villages in Katsina State.
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