Health
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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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Coronavirus: G20 leaders to inject $5trn into global economy
Riyadh, Washington, March 26, 2020 The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies (G20) have promised to inject more than…
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Covid-19: Task force isolates, monitors four persons in Gombe; To effect complete shut down if any case is confirmed.
Four persons in Gombe State who had contact with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who has tested positive of covid-19…
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COVID-19 lockdown: Obi fears for the vulnerable; advises elected public officers to relocate to their constituencies
Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has expressed concern over…
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UBA provides N5 billion ($14 million) for COVID-19 relief support across Africa
March 26, 2020 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Thursday announced a donation of over 5 billion Naira (USD14 million),…
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CBN, private sector form alliance against COVID-19
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 26, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, on…
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Bauchi records second coronavirus case
From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro has disclosed that the State has recorded a…
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Again, Buhari appeals to Nigerians on Coronavirus; Approves release of N10 bn to Lagos; N5bn to NCDC
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 26, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again enjoined all citizens to follow to the letter,…
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COVID-19: Fidelity Bank’s proactiveness nips spread
Fidelity Bank says one of its staff returning from holidays in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 but the…
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on planned 2020 budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from…
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Aliko Dangote rallies private sector operators against COVID-19 …Coalition to set up medical tents for testing, treatment in Lagos
Aliko Dangote through the Aliko Dangote Foundation will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations spearheading a coalition of…
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COVID-19: Atiku urges palliative measures for Nigerians; Govs. Fayemi, Obaseki on self-isolation; Governors, aides at NGF meeting asked to go for test; Speaker tests positive
By Emmanuel Oloniruha(Abuja)/ Monday Ajogun (Benin) March 25, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal and State Governments…
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FG alerts Nigerians to existence of Coronavirus Ransomware
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent Coronavirus Ransomware Application, which claims…
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COVID-19: Konga reassures customers, Govt, reiterates commitment to last mile deliveries
Despite the worrying trajectory of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which is fast spreading across Nigeria, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, has…
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COVID 19: Gov Diri denies contacts with Abah Kyari, Gov. Mohammed of Bauchi, keeps mum on own status
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has dispelled rumors that he had contact with the Chief of Staff to the President,…
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Journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni arrested in Niger over COVID-19 report
New York, March 24, 2020 Authorities in Niger should immediately release journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni and halt legal proceedings…
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Coronavirus: Close non-essential parts of markets, Obi begs market leaders nationwide
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to market…
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Coronavirus: Meeting on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery postponed; UNGA President urges global action against modern slavery
United Nations, March 25, 2020 President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande has called for concerted…
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Our chicken have come home to roost By Joel Nwokeoma
For twenty years running, our health sector funding has declined. In many other cases, budgets are padded and looted by…
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