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COVID-19: COSROPIN lauds FCTA over strategy in distribution of palliatives
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) on Saturday lauded Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) for the adoption of community based strategy in distribution of covid-19 palliatives. President of the coalition, Sen. Eze Ajoku, in a statement released in Abuja, on Saturday, said the strategy was a
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Latest news on coronavirus global spread
More than 1.6 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 102,151 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 0200 GMT. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an interactive graphic tracking the global spread, open tmsnrt.rs/3aIRuz7 in an external browser. * U.S.-focused tracker with state-by-state and county map,
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Amid coronavirus scare, DR Congo records new Ebola outbreak days before virus’ expected end
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said a new case of Ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The announcement on Friday came just days before the country’s largest-ever outbreak was expected to be declared over. The new case was confirmed in Beni, a town at the heart of the
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Group applauds Governor Ikpeazu for COVID-19 response
Daniel Kanu Abia State Governor Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been commended for being proactive in his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state to ensure that citizens are free from the viral infection. The governor also received kudos for providing palliatives worth millions of naira to the vulnerable groups as a means of cushioning
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COVID-19: Defy lockdown, risk worst USA, Europe casualties, APC Govs Forum DG warns Nigerians
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has warned that Nigeria will record worst casualties than America and Europe should the citizens continue to defile the lockdown order by the federal government to curtail the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement he issued
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Confusion as explosion rocks Dumez Street in Benin
Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin There was confusion at Dumez Street, off Benin-Auchi Road, Eyean, following an early morning explosion that rocked the area. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at No 4, Dumez Street while its devastating impacts were visible on about six houses in the area. When our correspondent visited the
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Firm, LADOL, joins private-sector coalition fight against covid-19
Adewale Sanyaolu LADOL Free Zone, has joined private sector coalition fight against the spread of coronavirus (covid-19) in Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Chairman of Ladol, Mr. Ladi Jadesimi told Daily Sun in an interview that a donation had been made to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in this regard.
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APC chieftain, Marc Wabara, felicitates with Christians at Easter
A chieftain and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abia State Chief Sir Marc Inyanagbo Wabara, has felicitated with Christians in the state on the celebration of Easter, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged the Christians not to lose hope but to keep their focus on God Almighty,
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Carveton helicopters: FG’s action against Rivers confirms premium on oil, says ex-MOSOP President, Mitee
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Ledum Mitee, has faulted Federal Government’s position on the controversial Carveton Helicopters that flew in Port Harcourt, and its pilots arrested by Rivers State government. Mitee, in a statement he issued yesterday, in Port Harcourt, said that Federal
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COVID-19: Obiano declares total lockdown in Anambra following index case
Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Saturday declared total lockdown of Anambra State following the recording of index case of the coronavirus in the state. Obiano, in a special broadcast, said that the total lockdown was with immediate effect. He measure has become necessary to ensure that the deadly disease would
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India decides to extend nationwide coronavirus lockdown
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to extend a nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the coronavirus, the Delhi state’s chief minister said on Saturday, without saying how long the extension would be for. Modi earlier in the day held a video conference call with several state ministers. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Modi had “taken (a) correct decision to extend (the) lockdown”, without sharing further details, reports Reuters. “If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp (important) to extend…
Trump orders U.S. to help Italy combat coronavirus crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered his government to give support to coronavirus-hit Italy, in a memorandum published late on Friday. “(Italy), one of our closest and oldest Allies, is being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Trump wrote in the memo. Although the U.S. government’s “first and foremost responsibility is to the American people,” helping Italy will help mitigate the impact of the crisis, and demonstrate U.S. leadership, he wrote. Trump ordered U.S. military personnel stationed in Italy to be made available to help set up field hospitals and transport supplies,…
Babyface announces he and his family have recovered from COVID-19
Eleven-time Grammy award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds announced that he and his family had been battling the novel coronavirus but are now “on our way back to full health”. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” Edmonds posted on social media channels on Friday, the day he turned 62. “I tested positive for Covid-19, as did my family. “It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through my friends. “I’m happy to report we have now tested negative and are on our way back to full health,”…
Another COVID-19 patient dies in Lagos
Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, has announced the death of another COVID-19 patient in the state. He made the announcement via Twitter on Saturday morning. According to the commissioner, the patient died in a private facility. “We are however saddened by the death of another patient from #COVID19 related complications in a private hospital in Lagos. Please keep obeying #SocialDistanacing rules to #StaySafe,” he tweeted. With the announcement, four COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Lagos and eight across the country. On Friday,…
Coronavirus: New York victims buried in mass grave on Hart Island
New York City has begun digging extra graves in its public cemetery, with pictures showing pine caskets stacked on top of each other in a large burial pit. It has hired labourers to bury people who have died after contracting the coronavirus and whose bodies have not been claimed. New York state is by far the worst affected area in the US, with 7,844 dying with COVID-19, reports Sky News. The city’s medical examiner will be allowed to keep the dead in storage for a fortnight before they are transferred…
Another COVID-19 patient dies in Lagos
i Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, has announced the death of another COVID-19 patient in the state. He made the announcement via Twitter on Saturday morning. According to the commissioner, the patient died in a private facility. “We are however saddened by the death of another patient from #COVID19 related complications in a private hospital in Lagos. Please keep obeying #SocialDistanacing rules to #StaySafe,” he tweeted. With the announcement, four COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Lagos and eight across the country. On Friday, Lagos discharged seven…
Coronavirus: UK records highest daily death in the world
The United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, recorded the highest daily Coronavirus death toll in the world. UK recorded 980 daily deaths to surpass their previous record of 938. The United Kingdom (UK) Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) disclosed this in a tweet on its official Twitter account. According to the tweet, the total number of people that have died of COVID-19 so far in the UK is 8,958. “As of 9am 10 April, 316,836 tests have concluded, with 19,116 tests on 9 April. “256,605 people have been tested of…
Player transfers could lose over £1bn in value, says League Managers’ boss
More than £1billion could be wiped off the value of player transfers after the coronavirus pandemic, the League Managers Association (LMA) chief executive has warned. Richard Bevan, who has taken a 20 per cent wage deferral, says more than 1,300 players will be out of contract by June 30 and has called on the EFL to hold weekly calls with managers over the crisis. In a wide-ranging interview with Sky Sports News outlining the position of the game’s managers, Bevan said: *The LMA wants coronavirus testing “soon” but when Government…
US court will not undo 12-year sentence for jail phone
A lawyer says he will ask the US Supreme Court to overturn the 12-year prison sentence given to an African American man in Mississippi for carrying his mobile phone into a jail cell after he was arrested on a misdemeanour charge. The Mississippi Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will not reconsider its earlier decision to uphold the sentence of Willie Nash. Southern Poverty Law Center lawyer Will Bardwell told The Associated Press news agency that an appeal to the nation’s high court is his next step, reports al-Jazeera. …
AGN plans ‘befitting burial’ for The Village Headmaster’s Boniface
Nigeria’s film industry has yet lost another veteran to the cold hands of death as actor Ukwak Asuquo, famous for his role in the TV series ‘The Village Headmaster’ is dead. The actor who played Boniface in the 1964 TV drama series was confirmed dead in a press release shared by actress Monalisa Chinda Coker, a copy of w h i c h was obtained by Saturday Telegraph. “With deep sorrow and gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the demise of Mr. Ukwak Asuquo, popularly known…
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