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Two Islamic clerics arrested for conducting prayers in Kaduna during coronavirus lockdown
Two Islamic clerics have been arrested in Kaduna State for conducting prayers in spite of a lockdown order by the State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. On Thursday, the state government invoked the quarantine act of 1926 and the Kaduna state public health law, to impose a curfew in the state, as one of the measures of curbing the spread of coronavirus. The Kaduna State Government confirmed the arrest of Aminu Umar Usman and Umar Shangel in a tweet on Saturday March 28, and further disclosed that they will be prosecuted for disobeying the lockdown order. The tweet read; “KADUNA UPDATE: Two clerics have been arrested…
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No Curfew In Lagos For Now, We Will Only Be Disinfecting Metropolis- Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State government has clarified its position with regards to imposing a curfew in the state, stating clearly that there is no curfew. It, however, said if the need for curfew arose, the government would not hesitate to impose it. In a tweet via its official handle (@followlasg) on Saturday, the government said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space. It said the governor, relying on experts’ advice, had said the “disinfectant is non–toxic” and that the fumigation exercise “has commenced”. “I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of over…
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Coronavirus: First Case confirmed in Benue State
Benue State Government has announced its first Coronavirus case. According to a statement by the Governor, Samuel Ortom, its index case is a lady Susan Okpe, who recently returned from the UK and is presently undergoing treatment. The Governor said he disclosed the name of the patient so that anyone who might have had any contact with her within the last two weeks should come forward for testing and isolation. He advised residents of the state not to stigmatise the patient but rather support her and anyone who may have had close contact with her.
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Akure Explosion: We hope someone will be left to defend the South West – FFK
Former presidential aide, Femi Fani Kayode has reacted to the explosion which occurred in Akure, the Ondo State capital in the early hours of saturday. The explosion left houses and properties destroyed. Reacting to this, Fani Kayode claims the explosion is an attack on the southwestern region of Nigeria as he worries who would be left standing to defend the region. His tweet: “First it was Ekiti, then Abule Ado in Lagos and now Akure. “If we like, we should keep kidding ourselves, saying that these are not bombs and that we are not being targeted. “Let’s hope that by…
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Covid-19: Wuhan opens up after two months of lockdown
The birth place of coronavirus, Wuhan has opened up after two months of its lockdown. According to reports, people are being allowed to enter but not leave after the city saw more than 50,000 coronavirus cases. As it battles to control cases coming from abroad, China has announced a temporary ban on all foreign visitors, even if they have visas or residence permits. It is also limiting Chinese and foreign airlines to one flight per week, and flights must not be more than 75 percent full.
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COVID-19: “There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel”- Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
In the face of the war against the deadly coronavirus, several measures are being preached to citizens on how well to stay safe from contracting the novel Coronavirus. The latest is coming from Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) who took to his social media accounts to address Nigerians and People of Ekiti State on the Pandemic which is currently ravaging the world. Senator Bamidele described this period as a phase which will soon fizzle out, appealing to Nigerians to stays safe, keep hope and adhere to sanitary measures available to them. He also lauded the proactive measures taken by…
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Nnamdi Kanu makes revelation on whereabout of Buhari and Abba Kyari
The leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has made revelations on the whereabout of President Muhammadu Buhari and his chief of staff, Abba Kyari. According to a post on Facebook, he shared that ‘Jubril Al-Sudani, a name he uses to refer to the Nigerian leader, is in Cuba alongside Abba Kyari who is receiving treatment as he (Jubril) is in hiding “because the puppet master Abba Kyari is incapacitated and can no longer issue directives.” “QUESTIONS THEY CAN NEVER ANSWER: Nigerians, where is your president? He began. “Zoo inhabitants where are your Fulani leaders? Hopeless citizens,…
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Ministers donate 50% of their salary for the fight against Coronavirus
In the fight against Coronavirus, 43 ministers have agreed to donate 50 percent of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government. This was according to a report by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed where he stated that the donation was coordinated by the Minister for State and Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki. Mohammed quoted her as saying that the fund was raised to support the efforts to tackle the disease adding that the gesture will facilitate an early resolution of the virus. ”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their…
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Explosion in Akure as 100 Houses destroyed
An explosion which occurred between 12am to 1am on Saturday has destroyed about 100 houses in Eleyewo in Akure North local Government area of Ondo State splitting the road where the incident happened. Residents of the area say its a bomb blast as it was gathered that the vehicle conveying the bomb developed fault. The vehicle was said to be coming from the Akure end to Owo. Witnesses said fire started and four men were seen running away from the truck. The four were said to have told policemen on the highway not to go near the vehicle on fire…
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Coronavirus: If the Pandemic goes longer than Six Months, Nigeria will go into recession – Minister of Finance
Zaina Ahmed, Minister of Finance, has disclosed that Nigeria will go into recession if the Coronavirus pandemic persists longer than six months. She said this on Friday when she appeared on Channels T.V. According to Ahmed, the economy could still be saved if the pandemic lasts for just three months and otherwise if it lasts longer. “We are being hopeful that this COVID-19 pandemic will be limited in time. If it is an average of three months, we should be able to close the year with positive growth. But if it goes longer than six months, Nigeria will go into…
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Buhari moves to release Prisoners from Correctional Facilities
President Muhammadu Buhari has made moves to release some prisoners from correctional Facilities due to Coronavirus. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, stated that the President was concerned that around seventy percent of the inmates were awaiting trial. In a statement released on Friday by Umar Jibrilu, Malami’s spokesman, the category of prisoners to be released were revealed. “The Committee requested that Mr. President may wish to consider his powers of Prerogative of Mercy in speeding of decongestion, while Governors of States and their CJs be encouraged to visit correctional service formations for the purpose of…
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Obasanjo donates his Hilltop residence as isolation center for coronavirus
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has donated his former residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State as an isolation center for victims of the dreaded Coronavirus disease. Obasanjo’s media assistant Kehinde Akinyemi who confirmed the development, said the 32-room apartment located off the Presidential Boulevard in Oke Sari, Abeokuta has been handed over to the Ogun State government for immediate takeover. The apartment also has a standby generator. Akinyemi added; “And I think those who can in one way or another assist in this situation should do so.”
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