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Britain defends COVID-19 lockdown amid fears of ‘second peak’
London, April 20, 2020 The British government defended the continuation of its near-lockdown on Monday against calls to publish an…
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Kyari: President Buhari thanks Nigerians; Archbishop Kaigama, His Eminence, Uche, others condole with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to the many callers who condoled with him, the Kyari family and the nation,…
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Zulum orders probe of Borno’s Covid-19 index case … To lockdown Borno from Wednesday … Orders daily centralized briefing by committee See full text of broadcast
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, April 20, 2020 Following the confirmation of one COVID-19 index case in Borno, the state is…
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Coronavirus: CACOVID orders supplies for 400,000 COVID-19 tests to increase Nigeria’s testing capacity …Plans food relief package for 1.7 million households
The Private sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has ordered for 250,000 supplies for tests and another 150,000 extraction kits to…
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COVID-19: Sokoto records first case of Coronavirus – Tambuwal; NCDC confirms 38 fresh cases, totalling 665; Abia announces 2 confirmed cases
By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto April 20, 2020 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the recording of first…
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New York on coronavirus ‘descent’ as nationwide deaths top 40,000
Washington, April 20, 2020 Hospitalisation rates and reported deaths from the novel coronavirus continued to decrease in New York state…
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Abba Kyari: Buhari condoles with Gov. Zulum, Borno traditional leaders; President, UN General Assembly, others send condolences
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 19, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday called Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno and some…
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COVID-19: Normalcy will soon return – Pastor Adeboye
By Mary Anighoro/ Augusta Uchediunor Lagos, April 19, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
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Coronavirus: Rivers releases 22 Exxon Mobil Staff; NCDC hails Governor Wike
The Rivers State Government on Sunday released the 22 Staff of Exxon Mobil who were arrested for violating the State…
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COVID-19: Abia Gov’t finds missing suspected coronavirus case
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, April 18, 2020 Abia government on Saturday said that the suspected coronavirus case which it declared…
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Abba Kyari buried; Buhari receives condolence messages from foreign, national leaders
Abuja, April 18, 2020 Malam Abba Kyari, late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Saturday, been buried…
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Defence Academy produces ventilators to curb Coronavirus
Ventilator locally produced by NDA to curb coronavirus (NAN) By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, April 17, 2020 The Nigerian Defence…
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Abia declares COVID-19 suspect, Vincent Prosper, wanted
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) April 17, 2020 In an attempt to track its index coronavirus case, the Abia Government,…
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Several U.S. states announce first moves towards easing virus lockdown
Washington, April 17, 2020 Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced his state will start relaxing lockdown orders next week…
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Group launches COVID-19 public service awareness messages targeted at different Mbaise audiences
New York, April 16, 2020 An international organization, the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), with offices in Owerri, Imo State and…
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U.S., Germany, France question China’s virus response as Wuhan death figures rise
Washington, April 17, 2020 The U.S., Germany, and France have questioned Beijing’s response to the coronavirus as Chinese authorities announced…
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COVID-19: Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Buhari, dies
The Presidency has announced the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari. A statement…
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NLNG, MAN laud Gov. Wike on fight to check spread of coronavirus
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for taking proactive steps to…
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COVID-19: Nwodo calls for judicial inquiry into killings by security operatives; Condemns inequity in palliatives distribution
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has called for a high-powered judicial inquiry into the frequent…
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22 Exxon Mobil staff arrested, quarantined in Rivers •Gov. Wike hails NLNG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that security agencies have arrested 22 staff of Exxon Mobil who entered…
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China must pay reparations to Africa for its coronavirus failures By Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili
Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili is the former vice president for the Africa region at the World Bank and the former…
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Prof Ejike heads Aguobu-Owa covid-19 palliatives committee *We decided on self-help since neither FG nor state govts have data of the indigent in our community, says Mr. Ibe
A former university Vice-Chancellor and renowned scientist, Prof. Chiweyite Ejike, has been named the coordinator of the Aguobu-Owa Covid-19 Palliatives…
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Lockdown palliatives: Emulate Zinox Group’s strategy to reach needy Nigerians, Atedo Peterside, others urge Govt, Nigeria’s rich
Rich and influential Nigerians as well as state and local governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) have been urged to borrow…
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New York extends coronavirus shutdown to May 15
New York, April 16, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the state’s shutdown to stem the spread…
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Facebook announces new steps to curb dangerous hoaxes, misinformation on Coronavirus
Facebook has announced another step the company is taking to combat the spread of harmful hoaxes and misinformation about COVID-19…
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