Nigeria news today headlines : Monday 11th May 2020
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Oil Prices Drop Amid Supply Glut, Fears Of Second Coronavirus Wave
Oil prices fell on Monday as concerns over a persistent glut and economic gloom caused by the coronavirus pandemic combined to cancel out support from supply cuts at some of the world’s top producers. Brent crude futures were down 29 cents, or 0.9 per cent at $30.68 a barrel by 0431 GMT, while U.S. West …
COVID-19: S/Africa Records More Than 10,000 Cases
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 10,015, with 595 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, has said. “We note with concern that the Western Cape and Eastern Cape combined comprise 84 per cent of the total new cases,’’ the minister said in his …
Our Response To COVID-19 Meets WHO’s Guidelines — FG
CHIOMA UMEHA;OLUSEGUN KOIKI;TOYIN ADEBAYO;SULAIMAN FASASI;AHMAD TIJJANI ABDUL LAGOS / ABUJA / ABEOKUTA / KANO – The Federal Ministry of Health said Nigeria’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) is in adherence with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines for the management of patients who test positive for the virus. Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi, Director (Hospital Services) in the …
We Will Observe NCDC Protocols In Edo, Ondo Guber Polls — INEC
LAGOS – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend said it is concerned about conducting the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states with minimal interaction and without breaching social distancing rules. The commission had already fixed the Edo governorship election for September 19 while that of Ondo will hold on October 10, …
Gov. Wike Demolishes Two Hotels For Flouting Lockdown Order
DANIEL ABIA; FELIX UKA P/HARCOURT / ABAKALIKI – There has been tension in Rivers State as Governor Nyesom Wike on Sunday made good his threat of dealing with hotel and guesthouse owners in the state who flout the order to shut operations until the fight against COVID-19 has been won. Governor Wike monitored the demolition …
COVID-19: Buhari’s Incompetence, Lack Of Visibility Led To Spread – PDP
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari and his government over the alleged poor management of COVID-19 in the country. The party said President Buhari’s alleged incompetence and lack of visibility led to the spread. The party also pointed out that the president’s backseat approach had also encouraged the reckless …
Why I’m Staying Away From Partisan Politics — Jonathan
KADUNA – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he has reduced his political activities since he quit power in 2015, saying his foundation was responsible. The former leader gave the explanation on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the recently elected state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). …
INEC Lacks Constitutional Power To Postpone Edo, Ondo Elections – Okoye
Festus Okoye is a National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He is also the Chairman, Committee on Information and Voter Education at the Commission. In this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, he responded to questions on the fate of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other …
Edo 2020: I’m Not Supporting Any Governorship Aspirant –Okunbo
LAGOS – For the umpteenth time, Captain Hosa Okunbo, businessman and philanthropist has refuted claims that he is an active participant in the Edo governorship election slated for September 19. Last year, when his name was being touted as the likely governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Okunbo dispelled the rumour, saying while …
Ikeja LG Boss Provides Facemasks To Residents
In a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun, the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, has produced and provided facemasks in large quantities to the people of Ikeja as well as community stakeholders. This is coming after Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu announced the ‘Mask-up Lagos campaign in which it is …
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