Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 21st April 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 21st April 2020 .
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Just in Covid-19: Akeredolu releases 26 convicts, presents nose masks to market women
AS part of the move to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, especially at the Correctional Custodial Center in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered the release of 26 inmates forthwith.
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Russia’s confirmed coronavirus cases surge past 52,000
Russia recorded 5,642 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 52,763, the Russian coronavirus crisis response centre said on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Russia’s ex-President suspects cartel agreement behind oil plunge Fifty-one people with the virus died in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 456, it said. TheRead More
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COVID-19: DISCOs agree to supply Nigerians free electricity for two months
By Chris Ochayi The 11 electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, have said they will align with the bill before the House of Representatives proposing free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to mitigate the harsh effect of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 on the power consumers. The DISCOs operating under the aegis of Association ofRead More
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Lockdown: Akwa Ibom CP expresses dismay over abuse of passes
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom state command, Mr Imohimi Edgal has expressed dismay over the abuse of the passes issued to those on essential duties in view of the ongoing restriction of movement in the state.
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Bayern’s Joshua Zirkzee turns back on Super Eagles
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr’s quest to convince Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee to play for Nigeria may have hit the rocks following his comments to VTBL. Zirkzee was born in Holland to Nigerian parents and despite playing for the Dutch youth teams coach Rohr made an approach with the hope that the play willRead More
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Wearing face mask, A must in Kaduna — State Govt
The Kaduna State Government has said that all residents were expected to wear face masks in public so as to reinforce the mandatory social distancing.
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COVID-19: Sokoto records first case
By Nasiru Suleiman – Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal said the state has recorded its first case of COVID-19. The governor made the announcement after receiving a briefing from members of the state task force against the spread of COVID-19 in Sokoto at the Government House on Monday. Tambuwal said: “My fellow citizens ofRead More
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Gov Emmanuel taking rational steps to keep Akwa Ibom safe, thriving
Every day the world wakes up to the grim reality of an apocalyptic organism – coronavirus, which is ravaging populations and resources, bringing nations to their knees. This global contagion caught the world completely off guard and fighting to survive. Consequently, countries are harnessing their resources whether in sciences, technology, business relations or diplomacy while reining in their consumption to mitigate the impact of this pandemic on their economy. Sadly, a slump in global demand for crude oil has a significant impact on a mono-economy like Nigeria.
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St Nicholas hospital Island branch suspends services overexposure to COVID-19
By Chioma Obinna St Nicholas Hospital has suspended healthcare services at its Lagos Island branch for two weeks following the facility’s exposure to Coronavirus disease. Announcing this in a letter signed by the Clinical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ebun Bamgboye, and tweeted on his twitter handle, the hospital announced that the suspension of servicesRead More
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Ideye wants NPFL clubs to play on natural turf
Former Super Eagles attacker, Brown Ideye has urged Nigeria Professional League clubs to play their games on natural grass. Ideye who won the 2013 African Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles argued that playing on artificial turfs was a hindrance to players’ development. ALSO READ: Lanre Kehinde wants Super Eagles call up “I do followRead More
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