Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Coronavirus patients hale and hearty — Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom state government has stated that all five reported positive test cases of COVID-19 in the state are hale and hearty while awaiting the conduct of a reconfirmation test. This was made known by the Secretary to State Government, SSG, Mr. Emmanuel Ekuwem during the routine covid-19 press briefing held in Government House,
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Bauchi governor’s brother regains freedom, forgives abductors
Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, the elder brother to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has been freed by his abductors. Daily Trust learnt that the senior Mohammed was released on Tuesday evening and reunited with his family after spending 14 days in kidnappers’ captivity. Police spokesman in the state, Kamal Abubakar, who confirmed the release to Daily
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Coronavirus: World will face serious infectious disease in future unless… – Scientists
The world will continue to face serious infectious disease threats in the future if concerted efforts are not made to address the critical connections between environmental degradation and disease vectors, the G-Academies of Science and Medicine has said. The G-Academies of Science and Medicine is a global association of certified experts in science and medicine
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Police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers of Nasarawa governor’s aide
The Police in Nasarawa state have arrested ten suspected kidnappers of an aide to the state governor, John Mamman. Daily Trust reports that Mamman, who was abducted days ago, was released on Tuesday. Similarly, Mamman’s kidnappers had earlier demanded for a N20million ransom from the victim’s family to release him from their custody. But parading
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Lagos 110-bed space isolation centre begins operation
The Lagos State Government has deployed 60 medical personnel and support staff to the newly commissioned 110 bed space isolation centre built at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan where seven patients have been placed on admission. The facility was built, funded and equipped by the management of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in collaboration with the Lagos
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Bandits kidnap 15, kill one along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road
Suspected bandits on Wednesday killed one person and kidnapped at least 15 others including three members of the same family and sympathizers heading for a burial at Birnin Gwari, in Kaduna State. Sources from Birnin Gwari confirmed that the bandits had staged multiple operations on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning at Unguwan Yaku, a notorious
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Chinese doctors arrive Nigeria as Air Peace delivers 2nd batch of medical supplies
The Federal Government on Wednesday took delivery of the second batch of medical supplies and personnel from China to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Nigeria’s biggest carrier, Air Peace delivered the supplies today after a historical non-stop flight to Chinese capital, Beijing. Among the materials brought in by the flight include 16-tons of test kits, ventilators,
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How to use Covid-19 lockdown for self development
With the majority part of the country under a compulsory lockdown to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, boredom becomes inevitable. Before the lockdown, we always bury ourselves in daily activities that requires us to interact with people and our environment. The quest to balance staying safe, enjoying a good long day and maintaining normalcy
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Sudan court upholds corruption conviction of ousted leader Bashir
Sudan’s ousted president Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday lost an appeal against a sentence of two years in detention for corruption, his lawyer said. “The appeals court upheld the conviction but we will file an appeal in the supreme court because we’re fully convinced there is no case” against Bashir, Hashem al-Jaali told AFP. At the
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COVID-19: NDDC fails to get ventilators to oil-states, gives reason
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has blamed its inability to distribute ventilators and other test kits to its mandate states on coronavirus. The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers. Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, NDDC Managing Director, on Wednesday in Port-Harcourt, said NDDC has since released the funds
COVID-19: NDDC fails to get ventilators to oil-states, gives reason
COVID-19: Investigate humiliations of Nigerians in China – Federal Government told
The Federal Government of Nigeria was on Wednesday told to look into the assaults and humiliations allegedly meted on Nigerians living in China by the Chinese Police. The Managing Director of Good Time Paint and Allied Products Industry Limited, Prince Mendy Archibong, made the call in reaction to a video and news report which trended
COVID-19: Investigate humiliations of Nigerians in China – Federal Government told
COVID-19: Saraki reacts as Kwara confirms two cases
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the confirmation of two cases of cononavirus in Kwara State. DAILY POST reported that the two persons were confirmed to have tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. One of the cases include the wife of a patient who died at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital(UITH) Reacting,
COVID-19: Saraki reacts as Kwara confirms two cases
COVID-19: CAN backs Enugu Government’s efforts
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has expressed its support for efforts of the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in containing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. CAN expressed its position when members of the State Executive Committee led by the Chairman, Rt. Rev. Christian C. Obiefuna, paid a visit to
COVID-19: CAN backs Enugu Government’s efforts
COVID-19: NUPENG reacts as police kills member in Aba
The National Leadership of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned the killing of one of its members, Comrade Chibuisi Chikezie Okameme, 26, a petrol station worker in Abia State. Okameme was allegedly killed by a mobile Policeman while discharging his legitimate duties as Petrol station worker and in the front
COVID-19: NUPENG reacts as police kills member in Aba
Arrest of Carveton pilots: Service Commanders in Rivers demonstrated dangerous ignorance, gross incompetence – FG
The Federal Government has said the Air Force Commander in Port Harcourt, who invited Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to arrest Caverton Helicopter pilots, and passengers on board the concerned flight; the Police Commissioner who accompanied Governor Wike; and the Military Commander, who all collaborated with the Governor, usurped the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, President
Arrest of Carveton pilots: Service Commanders in Rivers demonstrated dangerous ignorance, gross incompetence – FG
COVID-19: Again, EFCC cautions against fake donations, cures
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wednesday, cautioned members of the public against unsupported claims of fraudulent operators advertising cures and treatments of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic. It also urged the general public to be wary of fake charities springing up purporting to offer guidelines on donations to government and ordinary Nigerians in a
COVID-19: Again, EFCC cautions against fake donations, cures
COVID-19: Pope Francis reveals reason for Coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis has said the COVID-19 pandemic is nature’s response to humans ignoring the current ecological crises. The Pope made this statement at a time where there are debates on social media by pastors over relationship between COVID-19 pandemic, 5G network and the Antichrist. The Senior pastor of Believers Loveworld, Chris Oyakhilome, in a viral
COVID-19: Pope Francis reveals reason for Coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: Shehu Sani reacts to attacks on Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over Anti-Christ claims
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has reacted to the backlash at Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over the alleged relationship between COVID-19 pandemic, 5G network and the Antichrist. Oyakhilome in a viral video linked the Coronavirus and the 5G network to Antichrist. His comment has since stirred reactions from other pastors as well as Nigerians on social
COVID-19: Shehu Sani reacts to attacks on Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over Anti-Christ claims
COVID-19: Chinese medical team arrives in Nigeria
A 15-man COVID-19 medical team from China has landed in Nigeria. They arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Wednesday afternoon. A chartered Air Peace aircraft which arrived China on Tuesday returned with the doctors and medical supplies. The personnel were invited to assist Nigeria in efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of
COVID-19: Chinese medical team arrives in Nigeria
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