Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 9th April 2020
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12 cattle die while grazing in Kogi
Twelve cattle on Thursday died while grazing at an open field belonging to the Nigeria-Korea Vocational Institute near the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Witnesses said the incident which happened at about 11:00am left the cattle rearer and residents in shock. Malam Adamu Suleiman, who sells orange near the area, said the cattle were grazing in
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Halima Abubakar ‘stole’ my baby’s photo, US mom cries out
Nigerian Actress, Halima Abubakar, in an Instagram post announced her baby’s delivery . She posted an image with an infant hand holding an adult’s thumb with the caption “A gift from God And I will cherish you for life :weary::heart::heart::heart:Biggest miracle :heart:A Boy:pray::skin-tone-2: 3/4/20.” In a twist of events, the actress is now being called
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No coordination for COVID-19 donations – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, says there was no proper coordination of the donations received from public-spirited individuals, corporate bodies and institutions to support the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Lawan stated this at a meeting between the leadership of the National Assembly and members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19
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We will hold community leaders accountable if residents violate curfew – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday said it will henceforth hold community leaders accountable for any violation of the quarantine order by the people of their communities. The Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, stated in a state broadcast that; “Henceforth, the community structures, from the Ward Head, Village Head and District
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No directive yet on free electricity supply – Kaduna Electric
The management of Kaduna Electric has said it has not been directed on the supply on free electricity as the stakeholders are still planning the modalities for the implementation. The DisCo said that it supports the suggestion by the leadership of the National Assembly on giving two months free electricity to customers as a palliative
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Izala urges Kaduna govt to lift ban on Juma’at prayer
The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Zaria branch, on Thursday appealed to the Kaduna State Government to lift the ban on Juma’at congregation prayers. In a letter signed by the Chairman of JIBWIS, Zaria, Sheikh Sani Yakubu, and addressed to the state governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, the group said Juma’at prayers can serve as good
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Ebonyi reviews Covid-19 lockdown to allow Easter service, burials
Ebonyi has reviewed its lockdown to allow churches hold services on Easter Sunday alone and Muslims attend mosque from April 12. “With effect from Sunday 12th April, 2020, all religious worshippers shall be allowed to have their normal service every Sunday for Christians and Friday for Muslims, from 8am to 12 noon only, provided that
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Made-in-Nigeria ventilators will reduce COVID-19 deaths – FG
The Federal Government has said the latest made-in-Nigeria ventilators and other intervention products recently manufactured by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) will minimise the number of coronavirus deaths in the country. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonayya Onu, disclosed this during the facility inspection of NASENI COVID-19 intervention products
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Coronavirus: Lagos begins door-to-door search
As the number of confirmed positive cases of the novel coronavirus rises in Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the State Government would commence a door-to-door search tagged: ‘Active Case Search’. The governor, who disclosed this on his official Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu, stated that in the coming days, some health workers will be
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Jos residents rush to markets hours before lockdown
Residents of Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau state have trooped out enmasse to buy food items and other essential commodities ahead of the total lockdown declared by the state government which comes into effect from Thursday midnight. Daily Trust had earlier reported that Governor Simon Lalong had on Monday ordered
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Halima Abubakar explains why she announced birth of her baby with fake photo
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has claimed she used another woman’s picture to announce the arrival of her baby boy because he was delivered prematurely. The movie star is the subject of controversy on social media, for using the image of a US-based woman to announce to her fans that she had put to bed. Reacting
Halima Abubakar explains why she announced birth of her baby with fake photo
BREAKING: Bauchi Gov Mohammed reveals result for second coronavirus test
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced the result for his second coronavirus test. Mohammed, via his Twitter account, disclosed that the follow-up test returned negative. He expressed gratitude to God and thanked everyone for their prayers. “Alhamdulillah. I just received the green light. My second test for #COVID19 returned negative. I thank you all
BREAKING: Bauchi Gov Mohammed reveals result for second coronavirus test
COVID-19: Lawan calls on Taskforce to coordinate donations, avoid duplication of activities
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, applauded members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 for their efforts in the management of Coronavirus in Nigeria. He advised the Task Force to have better coordination of the donations received from public-spirited individuals, corporate bodies and Institutions to avoid duplications or the relevant bodies
COVID-19: Lawan calls on Taskforce to coordinate donations, avoid duplication of activities
FA Council confirms end of seasons for non-league, women’s, grassroots football leagues
The FA Council has ratified a decision to end the 2019/20 season for non-League divisions below the National League and National Leagues North and South, women’s and grassroots football, due to COVID-19. Last month, it was announced that the unfinished campaigns for divisions beneath the National League’s three tiers, as well as steps three to
FA Council confirms end of seasons for non-league, women’s, grassroots football leagues
Celebrate in moderation, obey restriction orders – Niger Police warn residents
The Niger State Commissioner of Police has called on religious leaders, worshippers, and residents of the State to continue to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies to observe prayers and celebrate in moderation during the Easter period. Usman made the call in a press statement signed by ASP Wasiu A. Abiodun, the Police
Celebrate in moderation, obey restriction orders – Niger Police warn residents
COVID-19: PDP group accuses Gov. Fayemi of insincerity in cash transfers
Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party National New Media Group (PDP-NNMG) has faulted claims by the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi that 5,000 indigent citizens drawn from 16 council areas of Ekiti State received between N20,000 and N60,000 each on Tuesday, under the federal government Cash Transfer Scheme. The group noted that; “Only
COVID-19: PDP group accuses Gov. Fayemi of insincerity in cash transfers
Kogi hospital mortuary rejects corpse over COVID-19 scare
Controversy has trailed the corpse of an 83-year-old woman, identified as Mrs. Bamigbola Olayemi whose body was taken to a General Hospital in Egbe, under Yagba West Local Government area of Kogi State as her corps was rejected by the management of the hospital over suspicion of COVID-19. It was reliably gathered that, before her
Kogi hospital mortuary rejects corpse over COVID-19 scare
COVID-19: Crime rates reportedly increase in Yobe State
The crime rate in Yobe has reportedly increased despite the lockdown in the State following the outbreak of Coronavirus. Residents say armed robbery and burglary have become the most lucrative crimes and are now on the increase since the lockdown. Most residents claim the continuous lockdown of economic activities informed the increase in crime particularly
COVID-19: Crime rates reportedly increase in Yobe State
Coronavirus: Arteta reveals Arsenal’s transfer plans
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, says he is “planning two or three different scenarios” in the transfer market. Arteta replaced Unai Emery in December, after spending three years as Pep Guardiola’s understudy at Manchester City. The 38-year-old struggled to inspire a turnaround in the fortunes of Arsenal initially but was able to raise the quality
Coronavirus: Arteta reveals Arsenal’s transfer plans
COVID-19: Lagos govt affirms continuation of lockdown, hints on date for lifting order
Lagos State Government has refuted speculations that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has relaxed the COVID-19 lockdown in the state. The Lagos State Chapter of the Cherubim & Seraphim had called on the government to allow Christians and Muslims carry out their spiritual responsibilities to God this weekend. But the Commissioner for Information in Lagos, Gbenga Omotoso,
COVID-19: Lagos govt affirms continuation of lockdown, hints on date for lifting order
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