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North West governors order closure of schools for 30 days over Coronavirus
Governors of the 9 North-West states have ordered the closure of all schools for 30 days to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the region. Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari who is the Chairman of North West Governors’ Forum , announced the decision in a communique at the end of their meeting in Kaduna today March 18th. He said the affected states would carry out sensitization campaigns to discourage large gatherings while encouraging citizens to uphold personal environmental hygiene. The communique was jointly signed by Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger State as the chairman of the North Central Governors Forum. Present at…
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Coronavirus will Die like Ebola – Fr Mbaka
Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, Adoration Minister, on Wednesday declared that the deadly Coronavirus will die just the way ebola vanished when it entered Nigeria few years back. Mbaka urged Nigerians not to be afraid or panic of the deadly Coronavirus because it would soon be a thing of the past. He said this during a praying at the Enugu Adoration ground for elimination of the disease. His words: “To those who believe in God, all things are possible. No matter how it has defied people, it cannot defy God. Coronavirus, wherever you came from, be it any name you answer-…
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Coronavirus: Ogun Bans high density gatherings for 30 days
Ogun State Government on banned high-density gatherings that could bring 50 or more people together, as part of precautions against the spread of coronavirus (covid-19) in the state. Such places, according to the government, includes social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport arenas. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin, on Wednesday, said the ban would take effect for the next 30 days in the first instance. “Following measures so far taken to ramp up its efforts to contain the spread of the corona virus, the Ogun State Government has found…
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Coronavirus: CAN reacts to ban on Worship centers
The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has faulted the call for ban on religious activities in the country, following the outbreak of Coronavirus. Chairman of CAN in the state, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, made the remark shortly after the House of Representatives advised that places of worships should be shut down from the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria “The Federal Government must further secure our borders. Many nations are doing this very seriously now. We must also act now as a nation, he said. “Our nation cannot afford to welcome or accommodate coronavirus in our…
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Coronavirus: Lagos Govt to halt Church and Mosque gatherings
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to stop Friday (Juma’at) and Sunday church service following confirmation of five cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing in order to curtail a wider spread of COVID-19 which has led to the shut down of many economies in Europe and the world at large. “We are all aware that the Federal Government asked the National Youth Service Corps to shut down orientation camps; yesterday (Tuesday) the Commissioner for Home Affairs said there will be a meeting with religious leaders today (Wednesday).…
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Breaking: FG Reduces Fuel Price
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has approved the reduction for premium motto spirit, otherwise known as petrol from the initial price of N145 to N130 per litre. The Nation reports that the approval was as a result of the presentation by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday on the need to reduce the pump price. The call to reduce the pump price of fuel became necessary following the fall in global oil prices. The Federal Government also promised to allow the international price of crude oil to determine…
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Coronavirus: FG Bars Government Officials from making Foreign Trips
The Federal Government of Nigeria has barred all its officials from embarking on foreign trips. This is in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this known on Tuesday March 17th after the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Task Force Team on the COVID-19. He also advised Nigerians coming in from outside the country to self-isolate themselves for 14 days to ensure they do not pose a threat to their immediate environment
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Fani-Kayode laments over FG’s refusal to close Borders
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has joined other Nigerians in calling out the federal government over its refusal to order the closure of Nigeria’s borders to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. Nigerians have taken to social media to lament over the recording of a third case in the country asking the government to shut the border. Reacting to this the former minister has expressed his sadness over the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to formally address the nation. FFK also queried the motive behind the government’s continued stance that Nigeria’s borders will remain open. See his tweet below:
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Atiku calls on FG to reduce Fuel Price
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government of Nigeria to reduce the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) following the now-viral news that the landing cost of the essential commodity has dropped significantly. Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, he advised the federal government not to absorb the savings made from the drop in price but make it reflect in the price of PMS See his tweet below:
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Igbo Presidency Not Possible – Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has stated that Igbo presidency will not be possible. Giving his reasons while speaking in a Radio Biafra broadcast, Kanu stated that Igbo presidency is not feasible because Biafra would be achieved during his lifetime. He also revealed that the Southeast has no interest in occupying the seat of the presidency in Nigeria. Kanu backed the ability of Southeast Governors to form a regional security outfit. He pointed out that for a regional security outfit to be formed in the region, there would be collaboration with IPOB.
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I am leaving APC for PDP – Segun Oni
Former governor of Ekiti state, Segun Oni has announced that he is set to dump the ruling All Progressive Congress to return back to the Peoples Democratic party (PDP). He made this known on Monday while fielding questions from newsmen at Ado Ekiti, the state capital. “It is true that I am leaving the APC for the PDP. You all knew the kind of treatment I have been getting. As we speak, none of my supporters was being allowed to get appointment or contest elections in APC, he said “If the APC gives me the whole world, I won’t be…
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Use of Phones and Earphones while driving is an Offence – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), has issued a strong warning to Nigerians who drive with their earpiece on. According to the assistant route commander for Ikeja, Mr Olukayode Ayoola he said such action often lead to loss of concentration which inadvertently leads to accident. ”It is unfortunate that people know the right thing to do while driving but refuse to do them. All precautionary measures put out by road safety are not for formalities but are meant to be adhered to, for the safety of all, he said. ”Use of phones and earpiece is seriously discouraged while driving, it is…
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