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Los Angeles warns against weekend beach rush amid soaring heat
Los Angeles, April 25, 2020 Authorities in Los Angeles are warning against a weekend rush to beaches and hiking trails,…
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Funmi Iyanda goes live with NCDC boss, Hafsat Abiola on Public Eye
TV and film producer, Funmi Iyanda, will on Friday, April 24 at 8 pm (tonight) premiere Public Eye, a series…
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WHO appoints Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala as COVID-19 Special Envoy
United Nations, April 25, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday named Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi…
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Kyari was a dedicated public servant, played key role in return of $300 million Abacha loot, US govt says in condolence letter
The United States government has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari as a dedicated…
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Enugu Govt pays April salaries of all public servants, 25% COVID-19 allowance for all health workers; Charges security agencies to enforce total lockdown of land boundaries; Inter-state travelers intercepted, turned back
The Enugu State Government in furtherance of its commitment to contain Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the state as well as…
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Dead fishes on N/Delta coastline: NOSDRA says no links yet to oil spills
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has said that it found no oil leaks linked to the…
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World Earth Day: NBC celebrates street sweepers, urges personal, environmental hygiene to halt COVID-19 spread
As the world marks the 2020 Earth Day amidst efforts to halt the spread of the rampaging Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,…
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EU lawmakers accuse leaders of dragging feet on virus recovery plan
Brussels, April 24, 2020 The EU’s coronavirus recession response Team on Friday accused prominent EU lawmakers of foot-dragging on virus…
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COVID-19: Can Africa afford lockdowns? By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR
This piece summarizes my contribution to an African debate. From Johannesburg to Lagos, Cairo to Dakar, Kinshasa to Kigali, Nairobi…
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COVID-19: AOPP commences palliative disbursements to indigent people in Eziowa, Ozom communities *As Prof. Ejike plans their enrolment in FG’s palliative programmes
The Aguobu-Owa Peoples Palliatives Project (AOPP) has commenced disbursement to qualified indigent people drawn from the six villages in the…
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YabaLeft must be the Isolation Centre for Policemen By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian policemen have killed more Nigerians than Coronavirus, alias Covid-19. Ever since the Corona pandemic broke out, and the concomitant…
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ECOWAS leaders appoint President Buhari Champion of COVID -19 Response
Presidents of West African countries under the aegis of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government have appointed President…
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Covid-19: ECOWAS President says body is looking inwards, not waiting on Western Countries
By Lizzy Okoji and Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 23, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is…
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British PM, Boris Johnson could return to work Monday – Report
London, April 24, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could return to governing the country as early as Monday…
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Neymar says lack of football now making him anxious
Paris, April 23, 2020 Paris St Germain (PSG) and Brazil forward Neymar says that not knowing when football will be…
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Convid 19, Bauchi state governor suspends religious, social gathering
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has on Thursday announced suspension of congregational prayers including Friday…
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Kia to suspend 4 domestic plants on virus impact
Seoul, April 23, 2020 Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, said on Thursday that it would temporarily…
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COVID-19: NNPC, partners donate ambulances, medical kits to South West states
The ongoing efforts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-led Oil and Gas Sector coalition against COVID-19 was bolstered Thursday…
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Covid-19: Alapomu of Apomuland kick starts distribution of relief materials
Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, the Alapomu of Apomu has kick started the distribution of food materials in Apomu, headquarters of…
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COVID 19: New York-based group on track to channel over N30 million Naira to Nigeria for less privileged in Mbaise
New York, April 21, 2020: As recently reported the New York USA and Owerri Imo State based, Mbaise Policy Roundtable…
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Borno’s Covid-19 update: 4 cases now confirmed; 44 contact-persons test negative, 2 results awaited – Deputy Governor
Of the 104 persons believed to have had contacts with Borno’s Covid-19 index case, 48 persons have been tested and…
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U.S. Senate passes additional $484bn COVID-19 relief package
By Harrison Arubu New York, April 22, 2020 The United States Senate on Tuesday passed an additional coronavirus relief package…
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COVID-19: Lagos govt. may enforce wearing of face masks in public places
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, April 20, 2020 The Lagos State Government says it may commence enforcement of wearing of face…
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Gov. Tambuwal bars suspected COVID-19 patient, family entry into Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, April 20, 2020 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has barred a suspected coronavirus patient…
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PTF apologises for violation of COVID-19 protocols during Abba Kyari’s burial
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, April 20, 2020 Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, has…
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