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President Buhari to address the Nation at 7pm tonight
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will at 7pm today March 29, address the nation. This was made known in a statement released by the Presidency. Read below ”President Buhari will broadcast to the nation Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7pm.Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.” the statement read
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Man allegedly stabs his pregnant wife to death two months after their wedding (Graphic)
A pregnant woman has died after her husband allegedly stabbed her to death just two months after their wedding. Rita Onyemauchechukwu Onyebuchi and her husband Mr Ikechukwu popularly called “Agbada”, both from Anambra state, got married on January 10, 2020. On Tuesday, March 24, her younger brother Onyebuchi John Paul, who works in the same company with her noticed she wasn’t at work – a rare occurrence. He called her but she wasn’t picking her calls. After work, he went to her house in Ezimezi village, Amawbia, Anambra state, but saw the door to the house locked. He also noticed…
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School proprietor accused of raping 9-year-old pupil in Kaduna as Governor orders closure of the School
The proprietor of Liberation College, in Trikania, Kaduna has been arrested for allegedly raping a female pupil of his school. The proprietor identified as Mr. Samuel Ejikeme reportedly confessed to raping a 9-year-old pupil on tape. Kaduna State Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, Hafsat Baba who confirmed the incident advised parents to withdraw their wards from the school. She tweeted; Parents with wards at Liberation College, behind Govt Model Sch, Trikania are advised to withdraw them from the school. Pic is Mr. Samuel Ejikeme, proprietor of the school, allegedly raped a 9-year old girl. He confessed on tape. We’re yet to establish…
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COVID-19: Angry Katsina youths burn down police station after police officers stopped them from observing prayers following Govt lockdown
Rampaging youths in Kusada town in Katsina State burnt down a Police station after the officers attached to the station stopped them from observing their Friday March 27th Jumat prayers. The state government on March 25th, announced a ban on social gatherings including religious gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Acting on this directive, the police officers dispersed youths in the town who were gathered in a mosque to pray. Their leader was also arrested for defying the orders of the state. Angered that the police prevented them from observing their prayers, the rampaging youths today March 28, stormed…
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El-Rufai Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive to the coronavirus disease. This was confirmed in a tweet on the Twitter handle of the Governor of Kaduna State as it was stated that he is in self-isolation.
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Coronavirus: Tinubu calls on Federal Government to suspend VAT
The National leader of the All progressives congress, Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu has called on the Federal Government to suspend the value added tax at this time when the coronavirus pandemic still thrives. He said this in a statement as he called on the suspension of VAT for at least the next 2-4 months so as to lower import cost and help against shortage. “Government should announce a tax credit or partial tax reduction for companies or firms. VAT should be suspended for the next two to four months. This will help lower import costs and protect against shortages, he…
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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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