Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 28th April 2020
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COVID-19: Trump calls Buhari, promises to give Nigeria ventilators
The United States of America has offered to donate ventilators to assist Nigeria in her efforts to win the war against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. A ventilator is a machine that takes over the body’s breathing process when disease has caused the lungs to fail. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai …
Daily Trust.
Why Buhari eased lockdown in FCT, Lagos, Ogun – SGF
The Federal Government has said the relaxation of lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun States was to enable Nigerians gradually return to their daily lives but in a moderated manner. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Lagos
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are dropping gradually in Lagos State compared to what was recorded last week. Nigerians had earlier raised the alarm over the rising profile of COVID-19 cases in the country, particularly in Lagos. Between April 19 – 24, 2020; Lagos state had recorded 361 cases of coronavirus, a figure, which caused fears …
Daily Trust.
May Day: We won’t accept deduction, stoppage of workers salaries -NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned employers against the stoppage and deduction of workers salaries in the country on the account of the COVID-19 pandemic. NLC also directed its affiliates and state councils to resist any salary deduction by employers of labour. The NLC said this is not the time to stop or deduct …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: Presidential team arrives Kano to unravel causes of mass death
A special team from the presidential taskforce on coronavirus is in Kano to probe the mass deaths that have occurred in the state in recent days and access the state’s effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. It comes a day after Governor Abdullahi Ganduje lashed out at the federal governor for neglecting the state …
Daily Trust.
Governor Umahi lifts curfew, ban on Okada operators, journalists
The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Tuesday officially lifted the ban placed on motorcycle operators in the state. Although, he insisted that the ban on motorbikes will still be enforced along the boundary locations in the state, adding that 300 metres radius should be maintained in any of the state boundary locations. He …
Daily Trust.
Nasarawa police arrest 400 for violating interstate movement
Police in Nasarawa has arrested 400 people for violating ban on interstate movement. Police commissioner Bola Longe announced the arrest at a briefing after an expanded state council meeting at Government House, Lafia on Tuesday. According to him, ” The police have arrested over 400 persons and will arrest more, especially with the banning of …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: Akwa Ibom index case vows to return to work
The COVID-19 index case in Akwa Ibom State, Dr Otobong Asuquo, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist has vowed to return to work after he’s discharged from isolation centre. He is being treated at Ibom Speciality Hospital and says contracting the disease would not change his vow to save lives. He said he would ensure his personal …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: Reps want probe into Kano health crisis, deaths
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to investigate the causes of unexplained high number of deaths in Kano State. This followed a motion moved by House Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC,Kano) on Tuesday. It called for intervention in the health crisis and rising death toll in the state. Doguwa expressed his …
Daily Trust.
1 killed, houses burnt in Benue communal clash
One person has been killed and several houses burnt after renewed communal clashes in Ikpayongo community of Gwer East Local Government Area in Benue State. Daily Trust gathered that the latest incident happened on Monday among the Mbasombo people of Ikpanyongo, a rural town some10-minutes’ drive from the state capital Makurdi. A similar incident took …
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Three killed as rival cult groups clash in Akwa Ibom
Three people have been killed due to a clash between two cult groups in Oruk Anam Local Government area, in Akwa-Ibom state. Confirming the Incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, told newsmen on Tuesday, that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oruk Anum would ascertain the number of suspects …
Three killed as rival cult groups clash in Akwa Ibom
FCT makes clarifications on reopening of schools, warns against paying third term fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has made clarifications on school resumption following the gradual relaxation of the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the nation’s capital. A statement issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA) Education Secretariat on Tuesday, warned private school owners to put on hold plans …
FCT makes clarifications on reopening of schools, warns against paying third term fees
‘I’m not like Buhari’ – Nnamdi Kanu breaks silence on death rumours
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has broken his silence on reports making the rounds that he is dead. Kanu, in a statement posted on his official Facebook page, said he will appear live on Wednesday 29, April 2020 to prove that he is alive. The IPOB leader further …
‘I’m not like Buhari’ – Nnamdi Kanu breaks silence on death rumours
COVID-19: FCTA, councils, chiefs accused of selective palliative distribution
SayNoCampaign Group has accused the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), council and community officials of selective distribution of palliatives to Abuja residents. DAILY POST had reported the situation in Bhyazin, an outskirt of Kubwa, where FCTA staff and local chiefs declared that the palliatives were for only indigenes. The situation triggered chaos that stopped the …
COVID-19: FCTA, councils, chiefs accused of selective palliative distribution
COVID-19: Gov. Obaseki reveals details of meeting with President Buhari
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Tuesday, briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on strategies being adopted in the state in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Obaseki spoke with the president via a zoom meeting, where he also commiserated with the President on the passing of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a …
COVID-19: Gov. Obaseki reveals details of meeting with President Buhari
President Buhari approves new appointments
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, appointed 38 persons to the board of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The appointment was contained in a letter seeking the Senate approval. The letter was read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday. “In compliance with the provision of section 154 …
President Buhari approves new appointments
COVID-19: Hotels in Abuja, Lagos declined request to be used as isolation centres – FG
Geofrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, said most hotels in Abuja and Lagos declined request to be used as quarantine centres. The minister said this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing in Abuja. According to him, this is one of the challenges the ministry is facing while trying …
COVID-19: Hotels in Abuja, Lagos declined request to be used as isolation centres – FG
COVID-19: Speaker Gbajabiamila warns against large scale of outbreak in Nigeria
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that Nigeria must do everything possible to prevent large scale outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The Speaker noted that the restrictions imposed on the people as a result of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun States, and the Federal Capital Territory and the curfews imposed …
COVID-19: Speaker Gbajabiamila warns against large scale of outbreak in Nigeria
COVID-19: Bishop Oyedepo predicts more diseases
Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, has warned Christians that many new diseases and plagues are coming. The cleric, who gave the warning during a live broadcast, advised Christians to take redemption and authority in Jesus. Speaking on a message entitled ‘understanding our heritage of dominion over sickness and …
COVID-19: Bishop Oyedepo predicts more diseases
COVID-19: Labour kicks against cutting, stopping workers’ salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against cutting or stopping workers’ salaries by employers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The union urged employers of labour to show solidarity by ensuring job protection for workers. The NLC said its affiliates and state councils must resist any salary deduction on the account of the disease. The …
COVID-19: Labour kicks against cutting, stopping workers’ salaries
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