Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 21st March 2020
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BREAKING: 10 news COVID-19 cases in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 10 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, according to the health authority’s latest update. Of the 10 new cases, the NCDC says, three are from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, and seven are from Lagos. Nine of the 10 cases are said
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Bauchi: Gov Mohammed launches construction of 2,500 housing project
Paul Omokuvie, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Saturday flagged off the construction of 2,500 affordable home units in the state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony held at Dungal village in Bauchi, Mohammed, while giving the breakdown, disclosed that 1,500 housing units will be built in Bauchi emirate, while 350 and 250 units will
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No coronavirus in Ondo, govt insists
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, has disclosed that the result of a suspected case of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state came out negative, with the state still maintaining a Coronavirus free status. Dr Adegbenro indicated that though there is no cause for alarm, all hands must
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World’s fastest computer searches for Coronavirus cure
(Sputnik) In an effort to find a cure for the COVID-19 coronavirus, researchers are using the world’s most powerful supercomputer, the IBM-built Summit, to find potential compounds that could be used to fight the pandemic. Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee are screening through more than 8,000 compounds
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UK: As Coronavirus spreads, Smiths makes ventilator available to other producers
(Reuters) British technology firm Smiths Group said it was making one of its ventilators available for other manufacturers to produce, part of a coordinated attempt to tackle a shortage of life-saving equipment as coronavirus spreads. The group’s Smiths Medical unit was providing intellectual property and advice to other companies to make its PARAPAC Plus lightweight
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Spain: Coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300, close to 25,000 cases
(Reuters) Spain’s death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared on Saturday to 1,326 from 1,002 on Friday, according to the country’s Health Ministry latest data. The number of registered cases in the country rose to 24,926 on Saturday from 19,980 in the previous tally announced on Friday.
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Eurovision looks at alternatives for cancelled song contest
(Reuters) The organisers of the Eurovision song contest are looking to stage an alternative to their cancelled event sometime this year, in the form of a television show or through its online platforms. The European Broadcasting Union, which decided on Wednesday to scrap the event due to the coronavirus crisis, said it was “exploring alternative
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Emirates suspends flight to Nigeria, France, Germany, US cities due to COVID-19
(Reuters) Emirates, one of the world’s biggest international airlines, is suspending all flights to France, Germany, Nigeria, New York and New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to internal emails seen by Reuters. France, Germany and Nigeria flights would be suspended from March 23 until further notice, a company email said. Flights to New
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Coronavirus: FRSC cautions against overloading of passengers by drivers, riders
Joseph Inokotong, Abuja As part of efforts to sustain the ongoing public health campaign to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the country, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has again admonished all drivers of vehicles to carry only one passenger at the front and no more than three in a row of
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FCE Pankshin matirculates 4,828 students, caution against cultism, exam malpractice
Gyang Bere, Jos The Provost of Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat, said the college has matriculated 4,828 newly admitted students and warned them against cultism and examination malpractice. Dr Cirfat disclosed this during the matriculation ceremony held at the college’s Convocation Square Pankshin in Plateau State. “You must, therefore, shun acts of cultism,
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Coronavirus: Passport seekers flee as Chinese lady vomits at immigration office
A mild drama played out Friday afternoon at the Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, office of the Nigerian Immigration Service, when a Chinese lady fell down in one of the offices and started vomiting.It was learnt that the Chinese lady was among the numerous passport seekers.It was learnt that those who were present at the open office when the incident occurred included policemen and military personnel.Our reporter learnt that the Nigerian passport seekers took to their heels on sighting the woman vomitting.One of the personnel of the Immigration Service, who do not…
Emir of Daura, residents hold special prayer against coronavirus
Emir of Daura, residents hold special prayer against coronavirus The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouq on Saturday led residents of Daura town in a special prayer against the new, deadly coronavirus pandemic.The 84-year-old Emir, during the prayer session held at the foreground of his palace, asked residents to see the horrific virus as a test from the Almighty Allah and intensify prayers against the outbreak, along with other untimely death-related diseases.The Emir, while describing the outbreak as deadliest than Boko Haram, believes that if it persists, in the next…
Coronavirus: Oyo declares emergency, closes schools
Amid growing concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Oyo State has declared an emergency by ordering the immediate closure of schools and the inauguration of emergency operation centres, among other measures.Governor Seyi Makinde, who addressed newsmen late on Friday, after the inaugural meeting of the State’s COVID-19 Task Force, held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that schools in the state will remain closed till after Easter.The governor also declared that the state remained fully committed to the prevention, curtailment and control of the disease.A statement signed…
Country music star, Kenny Rogers, dies at 81
American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81.A family representative said he “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes”.Rogers topped pop and country charts during the 1970s and 1980s, and won three Grammy awards, reports the BBC.Known for ballads including The Gambler, Lucille and Coward Of The County, his career spanned more than six decades.He once summed up his popularity by explaining that he believed his ballads “say what every man wants to say and that every woman wants to hear”.He was inducted into the Country Music…
Country music star, Kenny Rogers, dies at 81
American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81.A family representative said he “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes”.Rogers topped pop and country charts during the 1970s and 1980s, and won three Grammy awards, reports the BBC.Known for ballads including The Gambler, Lucille and Coward Of The County, his career spanned more than six decades.He once summed up his popularity by explaining that he believed his ballads “say what every man wants to say and that every woman wants to hear”.He was inducted into the Country Music…
Coronavirus: One in five Americans ordered to stay home as more states go on lockdown
New York State, Illinois and Connecticut on Friday followed California in directing tens of millions of people to stay at home in the most sweeping U.S. social-distancing measures yet imposed for the escalating campaign to curb transmission of the coronavirus.The unprecedented restrictions, impacting more than 75 million people, or nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, order most workplaces to close and require residents to remain inside except for trips to grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and other “essential businesses.”New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he planned to issue similar directives within…
Coronavirus: One in five Americans ordered to stay home as more states go on lockdown
New York State, Illinois and Connecticut on Friday followed California in directing tens of millions of people to stay at home in the most sweeping U.S. social-distancing measures yet imposed for the escalating campaign to curb transmission of the coronavirus.The unprecedented restrictions, impacting more than 75 million people, or nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, order most workplaces to close and require residents to remain inside except for trips to grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and other “essential businesses.”New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he planned to issue similar directives within…
China reports 14 imported COVID-19 cases
Beijing reported 14 newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from other countries Friday, the municipal health commission said Saturday.That brings the total number of imported cases in Beijing to 84 by the end of Friday.Seven of the new cases reported Friday are from Britain, with the others from the United States, Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands, reports Xinhua.There were no new reports of indigenously transmitted COVID-19 cases in Beijing on Friday.As of the end of Friday, Beijing had reported a total of 499 confirmed cases. Of them,…
Member of US Vice President’s office tests positive for coronavirus
A member of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s office has tested positive for the coronavirus but neither President Donald Trump nor Pence have had close contact with the individual, Pence’s press secretary Katie Miller said in a statement on Friday.Miller said Pence’s office was notified on Friday evening about the positive test. The statement did not name the individual. “Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines,” she said, referring to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Pence is leading the White House task force formed to…
Coronavirus: Italy, Spain record highest single-day death tolls
Italy and Spain have both reported their biggest single-day death tolls from the coronavirus as Germany’s 83 million citizens were warned they would be confined to their homes on Monday if they fail to behave responsibly this weekend.As Europe’s governments ramp up already draconian restrictions to curb the coronavirus, authorities in Rome on Friday announced 5,986 new cases and a record 627 new deaths, raising the totals to 47,021 infections and 4,032 fatalities, reports The Guardian.In Spain, the death toll rose to 1,002, a highest-ever increase of 235 in 24 hours. The…
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