Year: 2020
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I did not donate N1 billion to COVID-19 fund — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the last Presidential elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed reports making…
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Local
Fuel hoarding: Zulum storms stations, wants offenders punished by DPR
Amidst suspected plans by some petrol marketers to create artificial scarcity under the Covid-19 lockdown, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara…
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Local
Shake-up in Nigerian Army: Buratai approves new postings, appointments of senior officers
To rekindle the spirit of professionalism, the Nigerian Army has released the postings and appointments of some senior officers. The…
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Africa
Prudential Zenith Life protecting its customers during the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) pandemic
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance is rolling out a range…
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Senators donate 50 per cent of salaries to fight against COVID-19
THE Nigerian Senate has announced the decision by Distinguished Senators to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to the efforts…
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Business and Economy
CBN assures of undisrupted financial services during COVID-19 lockdown
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has assured that banks will remain operational during the lockdown directed by President Muhammadu…
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COVID-19: Enugu govt denies reports that Foreign Affairs Minister, PA are two ‘positive cases’ in state …Takes delivery of additional ambulances, incident vehicle
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has debunked reports trending on social media that the two cases in the state…
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Health
Lagos discharges five coronavirus patients
Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were admitted to, and treated at, the Infectious Disease Centre,…
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Health
Governor Makinde tests positive to COVID-19, says I remain in self-isolation; Atiku, Ajimobi wish him quick recovery
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as…
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Health
How I survived coronavirus – Discharged patient
The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba,…
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Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 begins operation; Sets up medical facilities in 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria
The Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), set up in Nigeria to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic has started operation…
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Health
Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020; CBN suspends cheque clearing
By Ismaila Chafe/ Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, March 30, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the Covid-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared…
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No coronavirus in Borno, NCDC contradicts Sahara reporters … Nigeria’s cases rise to 111 cases
Latest national update released by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, indicates there is no confirmed case of Covid-19…
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Health
COVID-19: We won’t disappoint Nigerians – Konga Co-CEO
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant, has once again assured Nigerians of its utmost commitment to ensuring that essential deliveries…
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Education
JAMB 2020: Matters arising By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 It is common knowledge that the JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD (JAMB) operations have improved drastically…
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Health
Coronavirus: We don’t have protective equipment – Health Workers
Health workers, under the aegis of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have complained of lack of Personal…
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Local
Family offers N2m for information on Governor’s abducted brother
By Ayinde Olaide Bauchi, March 29, 2029 The family of Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has offered N2 million…
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Health
COVID-19: Nigeria has 111 cases; New York 32,308; Buhari hails DG NCDC, Ihekweazu; WHO says it’s not airborne, advises Africa; Tinubu donates N200m
By Abujah Racheal/ Oluwafunke Ishola/ Harrison Arubu/ Ismaila Chafe/ Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 29, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
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COVID-19: All 5 suspected cases in Borno test nagative
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, March 29, 2020 The Borno Government has confirmed that the five suspected COVID-19 cases isolated in…
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Lagos, Abuja, Ogun shut down for two weeks – President Buhari in address on COVID-19
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH…
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Business and Economy
COVID 19: CBN disinfects Head Office, branches
ABUJA As the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), intensifies…
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Local
COVID-19: Overland Airways announces temporary closure of scheduled operation
Lagos – March 27, 2020 Overland Airways will temporarily shelve its flight operations from Saturday, March 28, 2020 to Sunday,…
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Health
COVID-19 Lockdown: Food shortage hits Bayelsa as prices soar
Restrictions of movements over the coronavirus pandemic has led to shortage of staple foods and rising prices in Yenagoa, the…
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Health
COVID-19: Fayemi imposes dusk to dawn curfew, orders borders closure …to distribute foodstuffs to vulnerable citizens, stipends for self –employed workers during lockdown
Determined to curtail the spread of the deadly coronavirus in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has announced…
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Health
In FoI request, SERAP seeks weekly publication of spending details on COVID-19
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government to “publish weekly details of exact funds and other…
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