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Funke Akindele, husband plead guilty to flouting social distancing regulation
By reporters Ikeja, April 6, 2020 Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, and her husband, AbdulRasheed Bello, on Monday pleaded guilty…
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Soccer: German clubs resume training amid tight virus restrictions
Berlin, April 6, 2020 Bundesliga clubs were allowed to return to team training on Monday, with some opting to…
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COVID-19: Makinde tests negative, resumes work on Monday
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, April 6, 2020 Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he has tested negative for the…
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Funke Akindele arrested for throwing party in violation of restriction orders
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, April 5, 2020 The police in Lagos have arrested popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, for throwing…
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Wike berates Federal Government for politicizing fight against coronavirus
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated the Federal Government for politicizing the fight against the spread of coronavirus, …
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COVID-19: Abia Gov. commends Gregory University Uturu Chancellor, Prof. Ibe for partnership
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Nigeria, Prof Gregory Ibe,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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COVID-19: Access Bank unveils service to boost customers access to funds
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, April 2, 2020 Access Bank Plc has introduced a Dual Transaction Service (DTS), an enhanced debit…
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Contributions to CACOVID Relief Fund hit N15 Billion
ABUJA Monetary contributions to the account set up at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the auspices of the…
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COVID-19: Nurses in Enugu protest lack of PPE in ESUTH
Enugu, April 1, 2020 The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital…
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Enugu Airport: Easter deadline suspended because of workers’ withdrawal from site for COVID-19, says Aviation Minister
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Tuesday, announced suspension of ongoing rehabilitation work at the Akanu Ibiam International…
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Prof. Ibe announces intervention package for COVID-19
As a way of complementing efforts of governments at various levels to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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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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