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Conspiracy theories swell as Kano lawmakers refuse to suspend plenary
Amid threat of Covid-19, its business as usual for members of the Kano State House of Assembly as Friday plenary holds, swelling the conspiracy theories among clerics and socialites.
Nasarawa cautious residents on virus fake news
Nasarawa State Government has cautioned residents against spreading fake news on coronavirus that could cause panic in the state.
Cuba despatches doctors, nurses to coronavirus-ravaged Italy
Cuba said it has dispatched a brigade of doctors and nurses to Italy to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus at the request of the worst-affected region Lombardy.
Egypt shuts mosques and churches over coronavirus fears
Egypt on Saturday ordered mosques and churches to shut their doors to worshippers in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, after calls for the government to follow steps taken by neighbouring countries.
Coronavirus: $40billion economic stimulus plans rolled out by UAE, Saudi Arabia
Economic stimulus plans worth $40 billion have been rolled out by the central banks of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, the two largest Arab economies.
US lauds Osun’s health intervention, pledges investment partnership
The United States of America has commended the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State over its commitment to revitalise the State’s health sector.
Nigerians charged on importance of harnessing provisions of FoI act
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has charged Nigerians on the need to harness the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act to demand and foster transparency and good governance at the local, state and federal levels.
Coronavirus: Pope’s Sunday prayer to be livestreamed
Pope Francis’ Angelus prayer on Sunday will be livestreamed in a break with centuries-old tradition, the Vatican announced, as the number of coronavirus cases topped 100,000.
Coronavirus cases hit 100,000 as China exports dip
The number of cases from the new coronavirus topped 100,000 worldwide as official data Saturday showed a significant hit to Chinese exports after the deadly outbreak brought much of the country to a halt.
Coronavirus cases top 100,000 worldwide as markets collapse
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide surged past 100,000 on Friday, as stock markets collapsed and the World Health Organization told all countries to make containment “their highest priority”.
Nigeria urged to set up hospitality, tourism bank
The Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has called on the Federal Government to set up hospitality and tourism bank to support the industry.
AFRIFAC: 54 countries to attend Africa’s biggest festival in Calabar
The Cross River Government on Thursday announced its plans to host Africa’s biggest festival, which would be attended by 54 African countries in Calabar.
Tanzania bans handshakes by football players to curb spread of coronavirus
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has banned the shaking of hands by players in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Benue asks company to refund N923 million over failed contract
The Benue Executive Council has mandated Hajaig Construction Nig. Ltd to refund N923 million to the state coffers after it allegedly failed to execute a 47.2 kilometre road contract.
AfCFTA: Experts seek review of Nigeria’s trade policy
The Federal government has been urged to review Nigeria’s trade policy to achieve the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) pact.
Horoya striker Bolaji Shakin confident of securing point in Aba
Horoya AC of Guinea Nigerian striker Bolaji Shakin has stated that he is sure his side will not leave Aba empty handed ahead of this Sunday’s CAF Confederation cup quarter final first leg clash between Enyimba of Nigeria and the Guinean club side in Aba.
President Buhari pledges support for peaceful, prosperous Plateau
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja pledged the federal government’s support towards Plateau State government’s efforts to achieve a peaceful, prosperous and tolerant society.
Students bemoan poor learning conditions at UNN
Students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, have expressed concern over the poor learning conditions in the institution, describing them as terrible and nothing to write home about.
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Coronavirus: Abuja lockdown frustrating – residents
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday ordered a total lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun State as a proactive measure to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus in Nigeria.
Uber pledges 10 million free rides and deliveries for workers affected by coronavirus
Uber is ramping up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, pledging 10 million free rides and food deliveries for health care workers, senior citizens, and others affected by the outbreak.
Coronavirus: Nigeria able to test between 500 and 1000 a day – NCDC
Nigeria will be able to test up to 1000 suspected cases of coronavirus by the end of this week, the NCDC has said.
Nigeria confirms four new coronavirus cases, toll rises to 139
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, has announced four more new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), making the number of confirmed cases in Nigeria rise to 139.
Somali governor killed in bomb blast
Abdisalan Hassan Hersi, governor of the Nugaal region in northeastern Somalia has been killed in a suicide bomb blast claimed by the al-Shabab armed group, police said on Monday.
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20 highest paid managers in world football
France Football have published a list of who they purport to be the top 20 highest paid football managers in the game – the calculations are produced by taking into account the bonuses earned from the 2018/19 campaign, the gross salary earned in 2019/20 and other public streams of revenue also earned over the latter period.
Oil rebounds from 18-year lows after US and Russia agree to talks
Oil recovered ground on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to talks to stabilize energy markets, with benchmarks climbing off 18-year lows hit as the coronavirus outbreak cut fuel demand worldwide.
PFN declares three days fasting, prayer
The Osun Chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared three days of sit-at-home prayers and fasting programme against COVID – 19.
NCDC confirms second coronavirus case in Bauchi
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, said it made an error in the breakdown of the new 14 coronavirus cases announced for the country on Thursday night.
Kogi vows to impose severe sanctions on erring schools
Kogi State Government has reaffirmed to its readiness to impose severe sanctions on heads of schools or institutions in the state who fail to comply with the shut down directive on schools.