Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 19th April 2020
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How Abba Kyari helped me fight COVID-19 – Bauchi gov
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdukadir Mohammed, has said that late Abba Kyari gave him some tips while they were both in isolation which helped a great deal in his COVID-19 medication. He said Kyari, who died from the disease on Friday night, was an exceptional good Nigerian. The governor, who stated this in his condolence …
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COVID-19: Edo imposes curfew to check spread
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has imposed a 10-day dusk-to-dawn curfew with effect from Monday, April 20, as part of efforts to check the spread of coronavirus in the state. He disclosed that the COVID-19 testing centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is ready to commence operation. The governor said with curfew, …
Daily Trust.
COVID-19: Katsina town to go into lockdown Tuesday
Katsina city, the capital of Katsina State, will be locked down on Tuesday starting from 7am following two new positive cases of COVID-19 recorded. The two new cases bring to 12 the number of cases so far recorded in the state with one death – the index case of the state. Briefing newsmen in the …
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Why we won’t decontaminate train wagons, coaches now – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said it will not be decontaminating its wagons and coaches for now. The Managing Director of NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking on plans of the corporation to disinfect its facilities as a result of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. He said the fumigation …
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‘I was misunderstood over Abba Kyari’s comment’, sacked Kano commissioner
Sacked Kano Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Development Engineering, Mu”azu Magaji, has claimed he was not celebrating the death of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. He said his post on social media was misunderstood. Magaji, in a statement on Sunday, said as a Muslim and a patriotic Nigerian, he wouldn’t have celebrated …
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US records 1,891 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours
The coronavirus death toll in the United States climbed by 1,891 in the past 24 hours to reach 38,664 on Saturday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The US has seen a total of 732,197 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the global health crisis, according to the Baltimore-based university. It …
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COVID-19: Benue releases results of 27 suspected cases
The Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday disclosed that results from a total of 27 samples collected so far for testing in the course of its surveillance against the disease in the state have all turned negative except the index case. Our correspondent reports that the index case had been long transferred to …
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‘Social distancing compulsory at burial of COVID-19 death’
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the burial protocol of any Covid-19 related death is to ensure social distancing of people at the funeral. Abayomi, during the COVID-19 update on Sunday in Lagos, said that attendance must not exceed 25 people at such burial, including family members, clergy, grave diggers and …
Daily Trust.
Abba Kyari: Stay away from Aso Villa, Presidency tells SGF, ministers, others
Key government functionaries that attended the burial of the late Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, have been ordered to stay away from Aso Villa. Kyari, who died of coronavirus on Friday in Lagos was buried at Gudu cemetery, Abuja on Saturday. Prominent persons in attendance included the Secretary to Government of the …
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Churches remain closed as Christians observe lockdown in Kano
Christian denominations in Kano have complied with the state government’s directive, which banned religious gatherings in the state for seven days in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus among the residents. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje announced the total lockdown of the state in the face of daily increase in number of confirmed cases …
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Coronavirus: Full list of COVID-19 Test Centres across Lagos
Lagos State Government on Sunday, announced coronavirus test centres in 20 local government areas. The tests are to be conducted strictly by appointment. Residents have been advised to make requests to the centre closest to them. Lagos currently 309 COVID-19 cases. Full list of the test centres below: Somolu Local Government – Wright Memorial Primary …
Coronavirus: Full list of COVID-19 Test Centres across Lagos
Lagos discharges four COVID-19 patients
The Lagos State Government has discharged four coronavirus patients in the state. The State Ministry of Health confirmed the development on Sunday. It said the patients were all males, adding that it has so far discharged 98 patients. “Four more #COVID19Lagos patients; all male have been discharged to reunite with the society.@jidesanwoolu. “The patients; 3 …
Lagos discharges four COVID-19 patients
Kano govt confirms 10 COVID-19 cases as toll hits 37 in state
The Kano State Government has confirmed ten new cases of coronavirus. Governor Umar Ganduje while confirming the development on Sunday, said the state now has 37 confirmed cases. “We have now confirmed a total of 37 COVID-19 cases with 10 new cases emerging yesterday evening. It’s important that you wash your hands and disinfect your …
Kano govt confirms 10 COVID-19 cases as toll hits 37 in state
China: Wuhan lab Trump, US accused of creating coronavirus opens up
Yuan Zhiming, the head of the Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China, has rejected allegations by the United States that the laboratory “created” coronavirus. “We clearly know what kind of virus research is going on in the institute and how the institute manages viruses and samples,” Dpa quoted him as saying in an interview with …
China: Wuhan lab Trump, US accused of creating coronavirus opens up
COVID-19: Oyo discharges two more Coronavirus patients
Two patients of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 have been discharged in Oyo State. The two confirmed Coronavirus patients were discharged on Sunday after receiving their second negative test results in the state. The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced this in his verified Twitter account on Sunday. This brings the total number of discharged patients …
COVID-19: Oyo discharges two more Coronavirus patients
Governor Masari orders lock down as Katsina records two new coronavirus cases
The Katsina State Government has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus. Governor Aminu Bello Masari confirmed this in a tweet via his Twitter page on Sunday. He, therefore, ordered a total lockdown of the state capital with effect from 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Masari said, “It is with grief that we announce …
Governor Masari orders lock down as Katsina records two new coronavirus cases
COVID-19: Lagos creates sample collection centers in 20 LGAs
As part of efforts to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Lagos, the State Government has set up sampling stations in each of the 20 local government areas of the state where blood could be collected for testing. While giving the hint on Sunday, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated that the strategy is …
COVID-19: Lagos creates sample collection centers in 20 LGAs
COVID-19: Edo govt clears 105 suspected cases
Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, said the state is making steady progress in the management of coronavirus. Okundia assured that the remaining eight active cases of COVID-19 were being managed at different isolation centres across the state with good response to treatment. Speaking to journalists in Benin City in Sunday, the Commissioner …
COVID-19: Edo govt clears 105 suspected cases
New Chief of staff: Bamgbose gives Buhari tips on who to appoint, says El-Rufai, Kingibe not fit
The National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., has given President Muhammadu Buhari tips on who to appoint as the replacement for his late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Bamgbose noted that the late Abba Kyari was not just Chief of Staff to the President, but an invaluable confidant and …
New Chief of staff: Bamgbose gives Buhari tips on who to appoint, says El-Rufai, Kingibe not fit
Broadway star, Nick Cordero’s leg amputated after Coronavirus complications
Popular Broadway star, Nick Cordero, has got his right leg amputated following complications from Coronavirus. The 41-year-old actor, who recently tested positive to COVID-19 was initially diagnosed with pneumonia. He later had complications after his blood pressure increased and had a blood clot in his right leg which needed to be amputated for him to …
Broadway star, Nick Cordero’s leg amputated after Coronavirus complications
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