Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Insurgents kill 5 security personnel in Borno
Insurgents killed five Nigerian security personnel in a gunfight outside Maiduguri, the main city in the restive northeast of the country, security sources said Wednesday. A joint military and police patrol came under fire Tuesday from fighters aligned to the so-called Islamic State group near Buta village, 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Maiduguri, security personnel …
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Lockdown extension: Brides to-be express disappointment
Some brides to-be in Lagos on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the extension of the lockdown of the state by the Federal Government. President Muhammadu Buhari had in a national broadcast on Monday night announced extension of lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states for another 14 days in an effort to reduce the spread of …
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COVID-19: Doctor who treated Kano index patient tests negative
The medical doctor, who treated Ambassador Kabiru Rabi’u, the index patient of COVID-19 in Kano State, has tested negative for the virus. The 50-years old doctor, Musa Ibrahim, treated Ambassador Rabi’u at Prime Specialist Clinic. The treatment of the diplomat was prior to the discovery that he (Rabi’u) was a carrier of the novel coronavirus …
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COVID-19: Niger state refuses entry to trailer-load of people from Lagos – PHOTOS
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I am still COVID-19 positive, El-Rufai speaks from isolation
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday said he was still under isolation for testing positive to COVID-19 and is yet to be cleared of the disease. El-Rufai, who also chaired a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council for the first time since he was diagnosed, said he will personally announce …
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COVID-19: Niger govt turns trailer-load of people back to Lagos
The Niger State government has ordered a trailer, filled with over fifty people, to return to Lagos State, where it was reportedly coming from. The state government is going tough with its lockdown order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The truck, which was heading to Kano from Lagos, was …
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Gunmen kill 9, burn 22 houses in fresh Plateau attack
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of nine persons and the burning of 22 houses in Huru community in Bassa Local Government Area of the state by some unidentified gunmen. The spokesperson of the state command, ASP Ubah Gabriel Ugabah, gave the confirmation in a statement sent to Daily Trust, in Jos. …
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Kayode Kasum’s film, ‘Oga Bolaji’ premieres on YouTube
Kayode Kasum’s critically acclaimed feature film, ‘Oga Bolaji,’ is now streaming on YouTube. The film director has joined the increasing list of Nollywood filmmakers to premiere their movies on YouTube amidst lockdown imposed by government to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Sugar Rush’ director’s critically acclaimed 2018 drama is based on Bolaji (Gold …
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Church members attack COVID-19 task force in Calabar
Some members of the Covid-19 task force team in Cross River State, who were on official duty, have been reportedly attacked in Calabar South area of Cross River State. A member of the team allegedly had his head ripped open by members of a church called Messiah Deliverance Salvation Ministry, located at number 15 Fenton …
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Ogun PDP crisis: You’re a bad politician, Dayo blasts Kashamu
The embattled Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Engr. Bayo Dayo, on Wednesday described the party’s 2019 governorship candidate, Senator Buruji Kashamu, as a “bad politician” who does not care about the interest of his followers. Dayo, who was suspended by the State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP having fallen out …
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COVID-19: Hotels, bars remain closed as Nigerians beg Buhari govt for money
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on businesses in major cities across Nigeria. Companies, hotels and bars are shutting down as a result of low patronage with Nigerians calling on the Buhari administration to send them funds to survive. On Wednesday, Blessing, a receptionist at a hotel in Utako, Abuja, told DAILY POST that …
COVID-19: Hotels, bars remain closed as Nigerians beg Buhari govt for money
COVID-19 Lockdown: Security operatives kill 18 over lockdown enforcement – NHRC reveals
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reports that security operatives have killed about 18 persons in the course of enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown. DAILY POST also learned that activities of security agents have led to the death of about 11 patients under medical care. The Human rights commission also reports that it has recorded 105 …
COVID-19 Lockdown: Security operatives kill 18 over lockdown enforcement – NHRC reveals
COVID-19: New date set for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Bob Arum, has announced a new date for the fight between his client and fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt sporting events worldwide. DAILY POST had reported that Fury and Joshua are both on course for a unification fight after their next contests against Deontay Wilder and …
COVID-19: New date set for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight
Lockdown: Ekiti CP tasks security agencies on human rights protection amid movement restriction
Following reported cases of alleged maltreatment of traders by security agents enforcing the lockdown order in Ekiti State, the Police Commissioner, Mr Asuquo Amba, has called for absolute respect for human rights as the COVID-19 restriction order lasts in the state. The Police Commissioner, who applauded the residents for complying with the extension of the …
Lockdown: Ekiti CP tasks security agencies on human rights protection amid movement restriction
Coronavirus: Nigeria, China resolves issue of maltreatment of citizens – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been resolved between both countries. Gbajabiamila disclosed this via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has communicated his finding on the issue and expressed hope that future communication will be …
Coronavirus: Nigeria, China resolves issue of maltreatment of citizens – Gbajabiamila
Coronavirus: Buhari’s Minister reveals why FG cannot evacuate all Nigerians abroad
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has admitted that the country cannot evacuate all Nigerians abroad, who might be willing to return home because of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to him, the country does not have the capacity or resources to do so. The Ministry on April 2, 2020, had directed all its missions …
Coronavirus: Buhari’s Minister reveals why FG cannot evacuate all Nigerians abroad
Imo government set to probe Ihedioha over alleged N19.63bn missing JAAC fund
The government of Imo state has approved the request of the Auditor General of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to take all necessary steps in recovering the sum of N19.63billion allegedly collected from the Local Government Joint Accounts Allocation Committee JAAC by the immediate past Governor, Emeka Ihedioha. Declan Emelumba, the state Commissioner for Information …
Imo government set to probe Ihedioha over alleged N19.63bn missing JAAC fund
COVID-19 Lockdown: FCTA announces date to begin palliatives sharing in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Administration has said it will ensure strict compliance with the presidential stay-at-home order to pave way for hitch-free distribution of palliatives to vulnerable groups. FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with graded chiefs in the six Area Councils, and representatives of religious …
COVID-19 Lockdown: FCTA announces date to begin palliatives sharing in Abuja
COVID-19: Shehu Sani advises China, Europe, others as Trump halts WHO funding
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has reacted as US President, Donald Trump, instructed his administration to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). DAILY POST recalls that President Trump had on Tuesday said he had instructed his administration to halt funding to the WHO. According to Trump, WHO had “failed …
COVID-19: Shehu Sani advises China, Europe, others as Trump halts WHO funding
COVID-19: Buhari to speak on free electricity – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the leadership of the National Assembly discussed free electricity for Nigerians with President Muhammadu Buhari. Also, at the meeting, Tuesday night, was Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. Nigerians have been speculating the commencement of the two-month free power supply to be offered as a palliative …
COVID-19: Buhari to speak on free electricity – Gbajabiamila
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