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Senators donate 50 per cent of salaries to fight against COVID-19
THE Nigerian Senate has announced the decision by Distinguished Senators to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to the efforts…
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CBN assures of undisrupted financial services during COVID-19 lockdown
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has assured that banks will remain operational during the lockdown directed by President Muhammadu…
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COVID-19: Enugu govt denies reports that Foreign Affairs Minister, PA are two ‘positive cases’ in state …Takes delivery of additional ambulances, incident vehicle
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has debunked reports trending on social media that the two cases in the state…
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Lagos discharges five coronavirus patients
Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were admitted to, and treated at, the Infectious Disease Centre,…
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Governor Makinde tests positive to COVID-19, says I remain in self-isolation; Atiku, Ajimobi wish him quick recovery
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as…
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How I survived coronavirus – Discharged patient
The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba,…
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Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 begins operation; Sets up medical facilities in 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria
The Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), set up in Nigeria to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic has started operation…
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Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020; CBN suspends cheque clearing
By Ismaila Chafe/ Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, March 30, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the Covid-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared…
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No coronavirus in Borno, NCDC contradicts Sahara reporters … Nigeria’s cases rise to 111 cases
Latest national update released by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, indicates there is no confirmed case of Covid-19…
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COVID-19: We won’t disappoint Nigerians – Konga Co-CEO
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant, has once again assured Nigerians of its utmost commitment to ensuring that essential deliveries…
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Coronavirus: We don’t have protective equipment – Health Workers
Health workers, under the aegis of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have complained of lack of Personal…
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COVID-19: Nigeria has 111 cases; New York 32,308; Buhari hails DG NCDC, Ihekweazu; WHO says it’s not airborne, advises Africa; Tinubu donates N200m
By Abujah Racheal/ Oluwafunke Ishola/ Harrison Arubu/ Ismaila Chafe/ Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 29, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
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COVID-19: All 5 suspected cases in Borno test nagative
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, March 29, 2020 The Borno Government has confirmed that the five suspected COVID-19 cases isolated in…
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Food shortage hits Bayelsa as prices soar
Restrictions of movements over the coronavirus pandemic has led to shortage of staple foods and rising prices in Yenagoa, the…
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COVID-19: Fayemi imposes dusk to dawn curfew, orders borders closure …to distribute foodstuffs to vulnerable citizens, stipends for self –employed workers during lockdown
Determined to curtail the spread of the deadly coronavirus in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has announced…
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In FoI request, SERAP seeks weekly publication of spending details on COVID-19
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government to “publish weekly details of exact funds and other…
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COVID-19: NIMASA bans international vessels without thermal screening facilities
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA , Dr. Bashir Jamoh has announced that following…
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Babandede, CG Immigration, tests positive to COVID-19
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, March 29, 2020 The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede, has tested positive to…
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COVID-19: COVID-19: Buhari maintains social distance as he receives updates from Health Minister
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 28, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday received briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr…
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Coronavirus: Like a thief in the night… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Who ever imagined that we can all be treated as equal and same-same, as they say?…
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Davido goes into self-isolation as partner, Chioma, tests positive; Fayemi tests negative; Enugu govt confirms 2 positive cases
By Joshua Olomu, Abuja/Ariwodola Idowu, Ado Ekiti/ Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu, March 28, 2020 Ace Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly…
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COVID-19: NNPC, Oil Industry donate N11billion to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria … As Corporation supports University of Abuja Teaching Hospital with medical equipment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), International Oil Companies (IOCs) as well as Independent Oil Companies in the Upstream and…
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Americans to get N441,000 each as Trumps signs historic $2.2trn financial stimulus bill; Buhari gives directive on protection of salaries, pensions
By Harrison Arubu, New York,/Mustapha Sumaila, Abuja, March 27, 2020 President Donald Trump on Friday signed the $2.2 trillion (N827 trillion)…
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Sterling Bank contributes N250m to Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19
Lagos, Nigeria, 27 March 2020: Sterling Bank Plc, has contributed N250 million as part of its commitment to the newly…
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Trump says U.S., China ‘working closely together’ to fight coronavirus; Global cases exceed 500,000; SA tops chart in Africa
Emmanuel Yashim/ Oluwabukola Akanni Beijing, March 27, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and China are…
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