The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 16th April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/04/20
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Fear grips residents as Kano records first COVID-19 death
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Kano as the State Ministry of Health announced it has recorded the first COVID-19 death on Wednesday evening. The announcement came through the ministry’s official Twitter handle @SMOH but did not reveal the identity of the deceased and no much details about the death. Malam Usman Abdulhakeenm, a resident …
Enugu gets new Commissioner for Youths, Sports
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has appointed Mr Nzekwe Manfred as the new Commissioner for Youths and Sports to replace Mr Vitus Okechi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okechi has been redeployed as the new Commissioner for Housing. The Public Relation Officer of the state Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr …
Barca boss eyes UCL trophy glory
Our Reporter BARCELONA head coach Quique Setien says he is aiming to win the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles during his time at Camp Nou – and dreams of taking both trophies back to his home town to show off to the local wildlife. The former Real Betis manager was appointed Barca …
Our battle against fake news, by minister
Our Reporter THE Federal Government is deploying many strategies to contain fake news among which are campaigns to media houses and cooperation with Facebook and Google. Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed said on Wednesday Mohammed, who was featured on a Nigeria Television Authority programme, ‘Tuesday Live,’ said the government would not be distracted …
Agripreneurs to compete for $100, 000 prize
By Chikodi Okereocha Generation Africa has launched the second $100, 000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize to find, inspire and support the best agrifood business models from young African entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 crisis. Generation Africa aims to inspire and nurture young entrepreneurs in Africa’s agrifood sector, from sapling businesses to companies that have already taken …
LAWMA official killed in Lagos
A utility vehicle with registration number KSF 383 XZ on Wednesday crushed a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) official on duty at Anthony bus stop in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LAWMA official was carrying out her duty at about 9am when the utility vehicle reversed on the highway …
Sule Lamido, orderly, driver test negative for COVID-19
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido on Thursday morning announced that he has tested negative for COVID-19. Lamido, who took to his verified Facebook page to break the news, said his Police orderly and the driver also tested negative. The PDP chieftain wrote: “Dr Imam Wada Bello called at 5:35pm 15/4/2020 and informed …
No Chinese doctor tested positive for COVID-19, says Fed Govt
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja THE Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has described news making the rounds, claiming that one of the Chinese doctors recently brought into Nigeria had tested positive for the COVID-19. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who is also a member of the PTF, debunked this …
Osimhen eyes top EPL team
Our Reporter LILLE striker Victor Osimhen has admitted he wants to ‘play for a big club in England’ one day and thanked Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo for his career advice. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford after an outstanding breakthrough season in Ligue 1, scoring 13 goals in …
Zakari sets target with Real Betis
Morakinyo Abodunrin AS the football world waits with bathed breath to the end of the Coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria youth international Lukman Zakari said he was now ready to fight for a starting shirt with the youth team of Real Betis. The centre back who is a member of the FIFA U-17 World Cup winner …
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