Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 19th April 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 19th April 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Juliet Bumah Tume took a deep breath and exhaled loudly. He raised his eyes and met Ben’s. Slowly, he stood up, kicked back the chair, took some steps towards Ben and engaged him in a bear hug. “Why did you do that? Why did you stick out your neck for me?” He asked Ben. “When Tami told me her story, I realised that my dear Nessa may not survive it if the truth comes out. Yes, my dear Nessa! You know very well that those two beautiful ladies…
New Telegraph.
How S’ East governors are battling COVID-19
In this report, STEVE UZOECHI, KENNETH OFOMA, OKEY MADUFORO and EMMANUEL IFEANYI itemise how governors of the South-Eastern states are rising to the spread of COVID-19 and its attendant economic impact on the people A s the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the whole world, with over two million people infested already and over 100,000 deaths, its impact continues to be felt in all spheres of life. Global economy has been brought to a standstill, even as schools, industries and the likes remain shut and massive job loss imminent.…
New Telegraph.
Lockdown: Hunger, poverty escalate as food prices rise
…begging, robbery reported across Lagos, Ogun •Buhari’s order not sustainable —Experts Initial opinion was that Nigeria does not have the capacity to lockdown its economy in view of it weak infrastructure, lack of structure and reliable statistical data. However, President Muhammadu Buhari on March 30ordered a 14-day lockdown of Lagos and Ogun states, and the Federal Capital Territory to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. He has extended the lockdown by another two weeks. In this report, PAUL OGBUOKIRI examines the lockdown challenges and…
New Telegraph.
COVID-19: Archbishop Martins donates relief materials to Lagos
T he Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has donated some relief materials to the Lagos State government to support its efforts in providing assistance to the needy and help contain the coronavirus pandemic. The items include 500 bags of rice, 400 hand sanitizers and the donation of the use of St Raphael the Great Hospital, Ijede, Ikorodu as an isolation centre, should the need arise. While presenting the materials to the wife of the Governor, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu at the State…
New Telegraph.
Buhari should suspend 2020 budget, focus on national security, says Okupe
A former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency as soon as it is practicable to assume emergency powers that will be limited only to finance and economic matters, to address outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation. He also urged the Federal Government to suspend the 2020 budget, focus on national security, reflate the economy and rebuilding and modernization of healthcare infrastructure as parts of measure to address the economic and social impact of COVID-19. …
New Telegraph.
Moghalu donates food, items Anambra citizens
T he immediate past National Auditor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Moghalu, has donated assorted food items and sanitary materials, in response to President Muhammadu Buhari’s call. He has visited all the Catholic and Anglican Church parishes, clergies, traditional rulers, as well as communities/leaders within the Anambra South Senatorial zone and beyond. The chieftain’s compassionate train under the aegis of Zimuzo Development Foundation has also visited the leadership of the APC in the…
New Telegraph.
Ojogo: It’ll be unfortunate to use COVID-19 as political weapon
With the reported cases of COVID-19 in Ondo State, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo in this interview with ADEWALE MOMOH speaks on effort of the state government at curbing its spread as well as Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s alleged involvement in the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress’ Unity Forum in the state There are criticisms that those in the COVID- 19 Committees members are not residents in Ondo State. What is your response to this? It is a wrong notion. Our model is…
New Telegraph.
Coronvirus recession: Nigeria, others to rebound in 2021 –IMF
New Telegraph.
Excitement as Adeboye’s daughter, Bolu Adubi turns 50
Not many are aware of the fact that frontline man of God and the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has a daughter. That is because Laolu, founder of Wisemen Apparel and Leke, Adeboye’s personal assistant, are the most prominent among the children of the university lecturer turned clergy. It is on record that Pastor Adeboye has a daughter who happens to be the first child and the only daughter. She is Dr. Adeboluwagbe Adubi. Meanwhile, it is a great feeling…
New Telegraph.
Kyari’s management in private facility, personal choice –GMD
Appolonia Adeyemi Against the background that the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) was cared for at the First Cardiology Consultants, Ikoyi where he ultimately died on Friday, President of the Guild of Medical Directors (GMD), Prof. Femi Babalola hassaid that Kyari made a choice by opting for treatment in a private facility. The comment of Babalola came on the heels of the controversy being generated by the development, which contradicted the position of the Federal Ministry…
New Telegraph.
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