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Health
Virologist says survivors of COVID-19 develop stronger immunity, no reinfection
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, April 9, 2020 A Virologist, Prof. Sunday Omilabu, says that a survivor of COVID-19 develops a…
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Italy begins drawing up medical guidelines for Serie A restart
Rome, April 8, 2020 Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible restart of…
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UN chief defends WHO after criticism from Trump, says probe possible
New York (U.S.), April 8 2020 United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres on Wednesday defended the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
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Chinese experts, equipment cost $2m, mission reciprocity – Ambassador
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 8, 2020 The Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, on Wednesday said the Chinese…
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Real Madrid players agree to 10 to 20 percent wage cut
Madrid, April 8, 2020 Real Madrid’s playing and coaching staff have voluntarily agreed to a wage cut of between 10…
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We’ll explore local solutions to address COVID-19 pandemic—Makinde ….Says govt ready to make law on wearing of masks
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that the State will explore home-grown solutions towards the prevention…
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COVID-19: CAN supports Enugu State government’s efforts
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has expressed its support for efforts of the administration of Governor…
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NNPC will no longer run refineries – Kyari … Says Fuel subsidy removal for benefit of ordinary Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will no longer be involved in the management of the nation’s refineries after their…
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COVID-19: Ensure fairness, equity in stimulus package for Nigerians – Lawan urges Executive
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday urged the Executive arm of government to ensure equity and fairness…
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Business and Economy
Rivers declares Carveton Helicopters persona non grata
For endangering the lives of Rivers people by its suspicious operations, the Rivers State Government has declared Carveton Helicopters, persona…
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Health
COVID-19: Air Peace delivers 2nd batch of medical supplies, personnel from China
By Yusuf Yunus Ikeja, April 8, 2020 The Federal Government has taken delivery of the second batch of medical supplies…
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COVID-19: World Athletics postpones bidding processes for 2023 events
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, April 8, 2020 Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, World Athletics has postponed the bidding processes…
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COVID-19: Academies of Science, Medicine world-wide speak with one voice; Call for international cooperation
Academies of Science and Medicine from major countries of the world have stressed the need for urgent international cooperation in…
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Zenith Bank introduces automated voice banking service Assures customers of best-in-class service at this challenging times
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has introduced an automated voice banking service, an interactive voice response (IVR) solution…
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Business and Economy
Illegal Flight into Port Harcourt: Court remands 10 Carveton Helicopters’ passengers
A Port Harcourt Chief Magistrates’ Court No. 11 presided over by Chief Magistrate D. D. Ihua-Maduenyi Esq has ordered the…
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Fire guts Nigerian Accountant-General’s Office
By Lydia Beshel Abuja, April 8, 2020 There was a fire outbreak on Wednesday at the Office of the Accountant…
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Arts & Entertainment
COVID-19: Popular comedian, AY offers prayer for Nigeria
Priscilla Osaje Abuja, April 8, 2020 Popular Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, a.k.a AY, has offered words of prayer for citizens…
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COVID-19: Virtual work, e-learning spark scarcity of laptops in Europe, others as demand soars in Nigeria
The on-going COVID-19 crisis has sparked a spike in demand for laptops in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa as Europe, the…
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Health
How Medical Doctor died of Coronavirus in Daura Airforce Hospital – Katsina Governor
The Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Masari has confirmed the death of a medical doctor, Aliyu Yakubu who was…
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Sanwo-Olu receives Fed Govt’s 12-man Taskforce, pledges more collaboration to stop pandemic …‘We’re satisfied with facilities assessed’ – Health Minister
Lagos State Government has earned a remarkable commendation for its response strategy deployed to curtail the spread of the novel…
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Lead Story
COVID-19: 70,000 metric tons of grains from Nigeria’s strategic reserve for distribution
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, April 7, 2020 The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 says only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide…
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PDP calls for policy statement on subsidy removal
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 7, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to announce the total…
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COVID-19: NIMASA presents ventilators, response vessels, Ambulance to Lagos State …As Jamoh charges Media on awareness
The Director General, of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has presented a number of medical…
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COVID-19: Wike ready to waive immunity to testify against state’s border closure regulations violators
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday declared that he is willing to set aside his immunity to testify…
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Health
Covid-19: Gombe Isolation centre ready for any eventuality… Committee
William Attah, Gombe Acting Chairman of the Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19, Engineer Saleh Mohammed, has stated that the multimillion…
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