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Trump talks with U.S. pro sports leaders to discuss virus
Washington DC, April 5, 2020 (AP/NAN) President Donald Trump has talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact…
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Health
COVID-19: Dr. Anya, two others die in US, says Consul General in New York; Counsels nationals; Releases emergency telephone numbers
Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, United States of America, US, Hon. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has tasked Nigerians in the US…
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Local
When Lagos State Government self-destructs… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Before COVID-19 broke, the apprehension in Lagos surrounded the prediction that most of Year 2020 would witness…
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Health
Adhere strictly to all precautionary measures by WHO, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 – Okewulonu counsels
A prominent Imo State, Nigeria politician, Chief Emmanuel Okewulonu, has called on the people of Okigwe zone and Imo state…
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Health
COVID 19: NNPC speaks on reported case in Corporation’s Estate, Abuja … As NCDC team disinfects affected apartment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained the circumstances of the reported COVID-19 infected individual at an apartment in…
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Africa
WHO inaugurates online training for COVID-19 responders
Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, April 4, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has inaugurated…
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Sylva hands over ambulances to Sec. to Government of Federation … NNPC announces additional N10billion Petroleum Industry donation to fight pandemic
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has handed over five ambulances to Secretary to Government of…
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Health
COVID-19: Fayemi names Afe Babalola, Adebayo, Fayose, Oni, 43 others in Resource Mobilisation Committee
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has set up a 47-member panel of eminent citizens of the state,…
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Local
COVID-19: Intelligences we want in our leaders By Segun Dipe
Sometimes it takes crisis to reveal gaps and discontinuities. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, currently ravaging the world has…
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Health
Enugu Health Commissioner dies of Chronic Kidney Disease, says family
The family of the late Commissioner for Health, Enugu State, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, has formally announced his death. A statement…
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Health
COVID-19: FG seeks NASS approval for N500bn intervention fund
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, April 4, 2020 The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Saturday met…
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Local
COVID-19: PDP directs members to scale up personal interventions …Restates case for the poor, unemployed, others.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its members across the country to intensify their efforts in providing assistance to…
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COVID-19: Psychologist cautions men against anxiety over statistics; Physiotherapist tasks on moderate exercise; Pharmacists explain hike in drug cost
By Joan Odafe/ Kemi Akintokun/Felicia Imohimi Lagos, April 4, 2020 By Joan Odafe Dr Akin Gabriel, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Federal Neuro…
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Business and Economy
Covid-19:Abia commences production of masks, protective medical kits – Hart
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) April 4, 2020 Abia Government said it has started production of certified quality standard protective…
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Local
Coronavirus and the President’s 10-year plan to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty By Chief Newton Jibunoh
I was very elated and proud when Mr. President made the speech during the 2020 annual budget submission to the…
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Lead Story
Americans should wear non-medical masks according to new guidelines
Washington, April 3,/2020 The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Americans to wear “non-medical cloth face…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19 Lockdown: NNPC commends Tanker Drivers for hitch-free distribution of products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commended Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) for their sacrifice ferrying petroleum products across the…
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Bauchi state government reviews lockdown order
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has reviewed the lockdown order to allow citizens survive during the restriction…
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Faith
Pastor Adeboye says today’s RCCG Holy Ghost Service (online) will be Special
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, will hold its first online Holy Ghost Service today, Friday, April 3, 2020,…
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Health
Trump says he again tested negative for new coronavirus
Washington, April 3, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his second test for the novel coronavirus came…
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Gov. Uzodinma inaugurates Interim Management Committee Chairmen of LGAs
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 2, 2020 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has inaugurated Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairmen for…
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Local
Gov. Zulum apologises over his emotional outbursts, shortcomings
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, April 2, 2020 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Thursday apologised to Borno citizens over his…
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Local
Infantino says football will be totally different after coronavirus
Rome, April 2, 2020 Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, the head of…
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NNPC applauds Gov. Wike for facilitating truck-out from PH depot
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commended Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for his timely…
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Health
Atlantic coastline dwellers decry dead fishes on Bayelsa shoreline, seek investigation
Residents along Foropa, Sangana axis of the Atlantic coastline in Bayelsa state, Nigeria have reported sighting dead fishes littering the…
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