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COVID-19: Jack Ma donates 500,000 test kits, 300 ventilators to Nigeria, others
Kayode Oyero Nigeria and fifty-three other African countries would receive 500,000 coronavirus test kits and 300 ventilators donated by Ali Baba Foundation to African Union Member States, The PUNCH reports. Also donated to fight the pandemic in Africa were 4.6m masks, 200,000 clothing sets, 200,000 face shields, 2,000 thermal guns, 100 body temperature scanners and …
CAF postpones inter-clubs finals
Ebenezer Bajela The Confederation of African Football has announced it has indefinitely postponed the continent’s inter-clubs finals until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Confederation Cup was earlier scheduled for May 24 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco while the Champions League was to be played at the 50,000 capacity Stade …
SON conducts quality inspection on face mask factory
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has undertaken a quality assurance inspection of Cross River Garment Factory in Calabar, Cross River State. The move, according to the agency, is part of efforts aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. The factory is into mass production of Ankara barrier masks. SON said in …
Ramadan: Wait for crescent, MUSWEN tells Muslims
The Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria has urged all Muslims in the geopolitical zone not to engage in speculation as to when this year’s Ramadan fast will begin. Rather, MUSWEN asked the faithful to wait for an announcement from the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, “who, by his venerable position as the President-General …
21 dead as coronavirus spreads to 21 states, Abuja
Sodiq Oyeleke No fewer than 21 persons have died from coronavirus-related complications in Nigeria, The PUNCH reports. This was after two new deaths were recorded from coronavirus in Akwa Ibom and Borno states on Sunday. Also, the coronavirus disease has spread to 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with Jigawa and Borno recording …
Kano deports Almajiris as coronavirus cases hit 36
Kayode Oyero Kano State Government has begun the deportation of Almajiris who are non-indigenes of the state, The PUNCH reports. This is as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached 36 in Kano which is one of the densely populated states in Nigeria. Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said the deportation was …
Nigeria records 86 new coronavirus cases, total now 627
Nigeria records 86 new coronavirus cases, total now 627
WHO worker in Bauchi tests positive for coronavirus
WHO worker in Bauchi tests positive for coronavirus
70 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Lagos
70 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Lagos
Davido’s fiancée, Chioma, recovers from COVID-19
Davido’s fiancée, Chioma, recovers from COVID-19
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