Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 3rd May 2020
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50 out of 59 COVID-19 cases in Kaduna are Almajiri pupils – El-Rufai
Out of the 59 active cases of coronavirus in Kaduna State, 50 were found among repatriated Almajiri pupils from Kano State. Governor of the State, Nasir El-Rufai disclosed this on Sunday. Kaduna State has 66 confirmed cases of the virus, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Out of the 66, six people, …
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Communal disagreement claims 3 lives in Benue
At least, three persons have been killed in a yet-to-be established disagreement involving two communities in Agatu and Apa local government areas of Benue State. Daily Trust gathered that the affected neighbouring communities – Odejo in Agatu LGA and Ikobi in Apa LGA had over the years coexisted peacefully and never had any history of …
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FUTA researchers recommend ‘Cocoa-Zobo-Ginger’ beverage to boost immunity against COVID-19
A group of researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, led by Nathaniel Fagbemi, a Professor of Food Science Technology, has recommended the regular consumption of a blend of Cocoa-Zobo-Ginger beverage to boost immunity against COVID-19. They said the combination has the potential to boost immunity of people against all communicable diseases and …
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COVID-19 death toll rises to 28 in Lagos
Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in Lagos State on Sunday, bringing to 28, the total deaths in the State. The Commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on his verified twitter handle; @ProfAkinAbayomi, though, he did not provide details of the deceased. According to him, 62 new COVID-19 infection were confirmed …
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COVID-19: Private schools in Kaduna operating secretly – govt
Kaduna State Government has vowed to shutdown private schools conducting sessions secretly against the lockdown order in the state. The government said it discovered that some private schools were indirectly conducting sessions through parents of their students. The State Commissioner of Education, Shehu Usman Muhammad, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday in …
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Late Nasarawa lawmaker died of COVID-19 – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has confirmed that the late member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA), Suleiman Adamu, died of coronavirus disease. The governor disclosed this while addressing the press in Lafia on Sunday. Adamu died on Thursday after falling sick. Governor Sule said: “The deceased was admitted at Federal Medical …
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Nasarawa State House of Assembly fumigated, sealed as lawmaker dies of coronavirus (PHOTOS)
Nasarawa State Government has fumigated and sealed off the state’s house of assembly after a member, Hon Suleiman Adamu, died of Coronavirus disease. The late member represented Nasarawa Central in the assembly.
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Bandits kill 4 vigilantes, injure 2 others in Kaduna
Suspected armed bandits killed four vigilantes at Dande village, few kilometres away from Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Two other vigilantes sustained gunshot injuries when they were ambushed by the bandits on Friday. Daily Trust gathered that the vigilantes were on their way to retrieve a body of a driver, who …
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Pompeo says ‘enormous evidence’ COVID-19 came from Wuhan lab
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that there was “enormous evidence” that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. “There is enormous evidence that this is where it began,” he said on ABC’s “This Week.” But while highly critical of China’s handling of the matter, Pompeo declined to say whether …
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5 medical workers, 7 almajiris, 4 year-old test positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi
Five medical workers, seven almajiris out of the 38 returned from Kano state and a four year-old tested positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi State. The Executive Chairman, State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and member of Task force Response Committee on COVID-19 in Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed who disclosed this to Daily Trust in a telephone …
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Ex-Everton boss, Ronald Koeman admitted to hospital
Ex-Everton boss and Holland manager, Ronald Koeman, has been hospitalised in Amsterdam with a heart problem. His wife, Bartina confirmed that he underwent a cardiac catheterisation after being rushed from his home to the hospital by ambulance on Sunday. It was reported that the former Barcelona player had to have a stent (a tube that …
Ex-Everton boss, Ronald Koeman admitted to hospital
Kaduna: El-Rufai govt confirms 15 more Almajiris test positive for COVID-19
The Kaduna State Government has disclosed that 15 more almajiris have tested positive for COVID-19. It made the disclosure while confirming receipt of 16 more COVID-19 positive test results. In a tweet on its verified Twitter handle, the state government said it has now recorded 50 cases from repatriated Almajiris. With the latest confirmed figure, …
Kaduna: El-Rufai govt confirms 15 more Almajiris test positive for COVID-19
Nigerians lucky to have Buhari, they will miss him – Group declares
The Hajo Sani Youth Network for Buhari Support (HSYNBS) has declared that Nigerians will miss President Muhammadu Buhari when he leaves office. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by its Coordinator, Salisu Bala Hassan and Secretary, Nwafor Odochukwu. Their comment followed outrage over the arrest of some critics of the president in Katsina. …
Nigerians lucky to have Buhari, they will miss him – Group declares
Bandits allegedly kill four in Kaduna community
Four vigilantes at Dande village, some kilometres away from Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state have been allegedly killed by suspected armed bandits. Two other vigilantes also sustained various degrees of injuries when they were said to have been ambushed by the bandits on Friday. Report had it that the vigilantes were …
Bandits allegedly kill four in Kaduna community
COVID-19: FCT reveals test results of people exposed at Abba Kyari’s burial
The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Sunday, announced that people who were exposed during the burial of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari all tested negative for coronavirus. The announcement was made by FCTA in a tweet via its Twitter page on Sunday. Recall that the Presidency and some Nigerians had come under …
COVID-19: FCT reveals test results of people exposed at Abba Kyari’s burial
Osun govt confirms two new COVID-19 cases as toll hits 36
The Osun State Government on Sunday recorded two new COVID-19 cases. Dr Rafiu Isamotu, Commissioner for Health in the state, said the two new COVID-19 cases were mother and son. The new recorded cases now bring the total tally in the state to 36 with three recorded deaths. In a tweet, Isamotu disclosed that the …
Osun govt confirms two new COVID-19 cases as toll hits 36
Coronavirus killed Emir of Kaura – Zamfara govt
Coronavirus complications took the life of the Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmad Asha, the Zamfara Government has said. The late monarch, 71, died on Sunday. Mustapha Jafaru, the Publicity Secretary of the Zamfara Committee on Prevention and Control of COVID-19, said Asha had been in isolation at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau. …
Coronavirus killed Emir of Kaura – Zamfara govt
BREAKING: CBN, banks take decision amid fears of mass sack
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the decision reached with banks in the country concerning lay-offs. As Nigeria battles coronavirus, there are fears in some quarters that the jobs of many citizens, including bankers, were at risk. Isaac Okorafor, CBN Director, Corporate Communications, in a statement Sunday evening, said a meeting of the …
BREAKING: CBN, banks take decision amid fears of mass sack
Maduka Okoye reveals why he snubbed Germany for Nigeria
Fortuna Düsseldorf goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has said he snubbed the chance to play for Germany, because he always wanted to represent Nigeria. Okoye was initially invited for the Dream Team’s qualifying game against Libya in March 2019, but his club blocked him from travelling. The 20-year-old eventually made his senior debut, when the Super Eagles …
Maduka Okoye reveals why he snubbed Germany for Nigeria
Bill, Melinda Gates are satanic, demonic – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates and wife, Melinda as demonic, satanic and occultic. Fani-Kayode said Bill Gates and his wife won’t prevail despite their financial and alleged demonic influence. In a tweet, the former minister wrote:”The Bible says “the GATES of hell shall not prevail!. “Bill and …
Bill, Melinda Gates are satanic, demonic – Fani-Kayode
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