Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 25th April 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 25th April 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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COVID-19: Seme border communities and politics of palliatives measures
Following the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the need to curtail the spread in the country, the federal and some state governments have initiated a number of palliative measures aimed at cushioning the effects of the attendant social dislocation on the populace. But, this report by PODO SUNDAY, has shown that all that glitters is not gold As the second phase of the Federal Government directive on lockdown enters its final week, the economic realities bites harder with palliative supposedly meant for the populace allegedly…
New Telegraph.
COVID-19: Relaxing restrictions now will be dangerous –Olokoba
Comrade Razaq Olokoba is the National President of the Campaign for Dignity in Governance (CDG), a coalition of over 70 rights organisations. In this interview with newsmen in Lagos, he spoke on the rampaging coronavirus, amidst states’ efforts. OLALEKAN OSIADE brings excerpts: What is your take on the way the deadly COVID-19 had been handled in Nigeria? Coronavirus is a disease that descended on the world unannounced. And that is why it caused a lot of nations, including the advanced ones napping. And because of its strange nature,…
New Telegraph.
DSS donates relief materials to the vulnerable in Ekiti
The Department of State Security Service (DSS) in Ekiti State has donated some items as palliatives to some vulnerable people in the state as part of its contribution to cushion the hardship of the lockdown as declared by government in a bid to curtail the spread of COVID- 19. The items were distributed to some religious bodies, special schools and orphanage homes across the 16 local government areas in the state. The items donated included, bags of rice, bean, and garri, packs of Noodles, kegs of vegetables oil and other…
New Telegraph.
173 inmates regain freedom in Edo
line with the declaration of the Federal Government on the release of inmates to decongest correctional centres to create room for social distancing, the Edo State Government has granted pardon to 173 inmates of the Correctional Service in the state. Elsewhere, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State, has shed more light on the death of the hospital’s house officer, Dr Jude Okpareke, saying his death had no connection with COVID-19 pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Okpareke allegedly slumped and died in the hospital on…
New Telegraph.
Unknown actors face lots of rejection in Nollywood –Sinmileoluwa Hassan
Nigerian actor and voice over artiste, Sinmileoluwa Hassan has made quite a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He has featured in various TV series including THISLIFE, MNET’s Tinsel, Infinity Hospital, Africa Magic’s HUSH and a host of others. Apart from acting, the gifted entertainer is the voice behind series of TV adverts. He speaks to ROSEMARY NWOSU about his days of little beginnings as an actor. How did your acting career start? I studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, from 2004 to 2009.…
New Telegraph.
La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort introduces Go Activate Immunity Now package
As part of its contribution to the ongoing efforts to curtail Coronavirus (COVID – 19) and commitment to the wellbeing of its patrons, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort has introduced a new hospitality package tagged: Go Activate Immunity Now (GAIN). According to the Ikegun, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos –based resort management, findings by it has shown that sunlight and sea air play an important role in strengthening human’s immune system against infections. As a result, it has designed the GAIN package tailored at assisting guests to naturally strengthen their immune system…
New Telegraph.
Yul Edochie recounts time his father disciplined him over plans to stop schooling
Actor Yul Edochie has narrated one of the not so pleasant experiences about growing up as the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie. Edochie took to his Twitter page on Thursday, where he shared his experience with his father after he told him he was no longer interested in going to school. According to the actor, when he was in secondary school, he had plans to drop out of school in order to become a trader and that didn’t sit well with his father. “In JS2, I told my…
New Telegraph.
COVID-19: Trophy partners 2Baba to drum support for sit-at-home order
International Breweries has teamed up with Nigeria’s multiple award-winning hip-hop artiste, 2Baba, to encourage Nigerians to comply with the restriction of movement order so as to curtail the spread of Coronavirus. Through Trophy Extra Special Stout, a new product from its stables, the company supported the first-of-its-kind online concert in Nigeria staged by the “Africa Queen” singer streamed live on his social media handles. Streamed live as well on the new Trophy Extra Stout, 2Baba didn’t just thrilled his audience to evergreen songs from his rich repertoire but also laced…
New Telegraph.
Covid-19: Comedian I Go Dye donates newly built mansion to Federal Government as isolation centre
Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye, has donated his newly built mansion to the Federal Government to be converted to an isolation centre for the treatment of coronavirus patients. The comedian made this announcement on his Instagram page where he shared pictures of the palatial property with a long post expressing his worry over the growing cases of the virus in Nigeria and his willingness to let go of the property for government use. “I’m donating my new Fapoh Royal Seal Mansion to the Federal Government…
New Telegraph.
Gunmen kill 7, abduct one after sacking Kaduna communities
At least, seven persons were killed and one abducted as gunmen in their numbers descended on three Kaduna communities. The attack took place in Chikun Local Government Area of the state, while the gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen also burnt houses and foodstuffs. Saturday Telegraph also gathered that five persons who sustained injuries have been taken to the Sabon Tasha General Hospital, Kaduna. President of Gbagyi Development Union (GDU), Mr. Peter Aboki, disclosed that the attack started in the early hours of Thursday, up till about 4pm as the…
New Telegraph.
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