Nigerian Newspapers Today : Sunday 19th April 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Today : Sunday 19th April 2020

Here are some of the Nigerian Newspapers Today on Sunday 19th April 2020 .

Kano Streets Deserted as Residents Comply with Lockdown Order

By Ibrahim Shuaibu For the first time in Kano, Muslim faithful were barred from observing Friday prayers, following a decision between Islamic Scholars and the State Government, as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje had on Thursday ordered a total lockdown of the State, after …
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Three Members of Kano COVID-19 Taskforce Test Positive

By By Ibrahim Shuaibu Kano State government has confirmed that three members of the State Taskforce on COVID-19 tested positive for Coronairus. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, in a statement by Hadiza Namadi, the ministry’s information officer, however said the number of Covid-19 confirmed cases in the state as at 11:15 am …
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SONTA, Plume & Partner Sign N1bn Production Deal, Boost For Movie Industry

King Akan, Abuja The Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) and Plume & Partner Limited; a creative content development company, signed a production deal valued at N1 billion, titled ‘Project Hostage’ an acronym for Project Harvest of Stage, in Abuja recently. The project which is aimed at bridging the stage to screen gap and the …
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Chinese Community in Lagos Pledges to Support Fight against COVID-19

By Segun James As part of efforts to stem the ravaging Coronavirus in the state, the Chinese community in Lagos Friday donated medical equipment and the sum of N38 million to the state government. The Consulate General of People Republic of China in Lagos who stated this while presenting the materials to the Lagos state …
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COVID-19: The Best Solution Remains Evolutionary Learning Conceptual Laboratory Approach

Kenneth Anchang Yongabi is a Professor of Public Health, Infectiology and Phytobiotechnology at the Imo State University, Owerri. He is a Cameroonian national and a member of the African Union Scientific Research and Innovation Council. Yongabi is a consultant to W.H.O., HPD Afro Health Literacy for youths and adolescents. In this interview with AMBY UNEZE …
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COVID-19: PDP BoT Chair Warns Party Members in Nasarawa against Court Cases

By John Shiklam in Kaduna The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Walid Jibrin, has warned members of the party in Nasarawa state against instituting court cases and suspending party members. He said it was regrettable that while Nigerians were being mobilised towards combating the spread of COVID-19, some …
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COVID-19 Palliatives: Group Faults Ndume’s Allegations

By Adedayo Akinwale The Save the Poor Coalition (SPC) has faulted the allegations made by Senator Ali Ndume on the distribution of Coronavirus palliatives, insisting that distribution of cash transfer register in states was neither a fabrication nor a fraud. Ndume had on Tuesday alleged that most of those benefitting from the palliatives did not …
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After 10 Years, 53 Extra Goes Off-Air

By Vanessa Obioha On Monday, April 20, Africa Magic’s lifestyle magazine show Studio 53 Extra will draw its curtains. The show which premiered on July 1, 2010, was created as a spin-off of Studio 53 which was hosted by media personality IK Osakioduwa and film director Kemi Adetiba. Studio 53 Extra was draped with a …
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Sauti Sol to Release Fifth Album in June

By Vanessa Obioha ‘Midnight Train’, the anticipated fifth album from award-winning afro pop band, Sauti Sol, will be released on June 5, 2020. Fans of the band had the opportunity to pre-add singles such as ‘Brighter Days’, ‘Suzanna’ and ‘Disco Matanga’ to their playlists before the official launch. Recorded between Los Angeles, California, Johannesburg, South …
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