Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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Malaysia Records 57 New Coronavirus Cases
Malaysian health authorities on Tuesday (April 21) reported 57 new coronavirus cases, bringing the cumulative total to 5,482 cases as the daily increase in cases remained in double digits for the fifth straight day. Malaysia’s health ministry also reported three new deaths, bringing the total fatalities up to 92.
Russian Navy To Receive S-350 Systems
Russia’s Aerospace Force and Navy are set to receive additional self-propelled S-350 ‘Vityaz’ missile defence systems which the Defence Ministry’s Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper reports will increase capabilities fourfold. The S-350 is manufactured by Almaz-Antey and is capable of neutralising targets within a maximum range of 60km and at an altitude of 30km and offers protection against aerodynamic …
Why Queen Elizabeth II Has Two Birthdays
Anyone unlucky enough to have their birthday fall in the middle of a global pandemic may be planning two big days this year — one on the actual date, and another when they can finally celebrate with friends. On that front, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is well ahead of the curve.The monarch has enjoyed two birthdays a …
Australia’s Kyrgios Says He Won’t Support Grand Slams Without Crowd
Australian world number 40, Nick Kyrgios, on Tuesday said he does not want to play in a major in the absence of crowd. His comment has come as Grand Slam governing bodies ponder over the perfect blueprint of future events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the …
BREAKING COVID-19: Nigeria Records 117 News Cases As Total Figure Hits 782
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 117 new cases making the country’s total numbers 782. NCDC shared the new figures via its Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, on Tuesday evening. The breakdown of teh figures were given as follows: 59 in Lagos29 in FCT14 in Kano6 in Borno4 in Katsina3 in Ogun1 in Rivers1 in …
Niger LG Probes Diversion Of Palliatives
Chanchaga Local Government Council in Niger said that it had started investigation into the disappearance of food items given as palliatives to the Limawa community near Minna. Alhaji Ibrahim Bosso, Chairman, Chanchaga Local Government Council made this known to newsmen in Tuesday in Minna. “The local government council has set up a committee to investigate …
S.A President Ramaphosa Pledges COVID Rescue Package
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.33 billion) rescue package on Tuesday, equivalent to 10% of the GDP of Africa’s most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic requires an economic response that is equal to the scale of the disruption it is …
Oyo ALGON, APC mourn Akinjide
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and the APC in Oyo State have joined other Nigerians and organisations in mourning the death of late Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN). Both organisations expressed their condolences in separate statements made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …
Number Of Active COVID-19 Cases In Italy Reduces For Second Day
The number of active Covid-19 cases in Italy has gone down for the second day in a row, according data released by the the Italian Civil Protection Agency on Tuesday. The country saw the biggest daily drop in active cases, reporting 528 fewer cases than on Monday. The number of patients in ICU has also …
African Leaders Condole With Buhari Over Kyari’s Death
President Muhammadu Buhari has received more condolence messages from African leaders over passing of former Chief of Staff, Malam Abba Kyari. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the latest condolences came from Presidents of Guinea Bissau, Umaru Embalo; Guinea (Conakry), Alpha Conde; Liberia, George Weah; and Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, Malam Garba Shehu, …
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