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Kano Suspends All Official Engagements, Events Over COVID-19
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has ordered the suspension of all official engagements till further notice as part of the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the state. In a broadcast on Monday at the Government House in Kano, the state capital, the governor also directed the Ministry of Tourism and Culture to direct all owners...
COVID-19: Akwa Ibom CP Warns Against Needless Arrest Of Suspects
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Imohimi Edgal, has warned personnel of the State Police Command to avoid unnecessary arrest and detention of suspects. He specifically gave the warning to Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, N-Nudam Fredrick, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He explained that...
BREAKING: Spain’s Coronavirus Death Toll Rises 514 In One Day
Spain's death toll from coronavirus surged by 514 today, a 23.6 per cent increase which takes the total to 2,696. The latest figures from the Spanish health ministry mark the country's largest one-day increase in deaths since the outbreak began. The overall number of infections also rose sharply, jumping by 6,584 - an increase of nearly 20 per cent - to...
COVID-19: Please Pray For My Brother – Atiku’s Son Adamu Begs Nigerians
Adamu Atiku, a son of former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to pray for his brother, Mohammed, who is currently battling the deadly coronavirus. Atiku Abubakar had on Sunday announced that his son, Mohammed was down with COVID-19. Adamu, in a tweet on Monday night, noted that this is a trying time for the Atiku’s family, asking Nigerians...
BREAKING: WAEC Postpones School WASSCE Over Coronavirus
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2020 indefinitely. In a statement, WAEC Nigeria’s Head of National Office, Mr. Patrick Ehidiamen Areghan, said the examination scheduled to begin April 6, 2020 in member countries, was postponed as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The statement reads in part: “The West...
COVID-19: CAN declares two-day prayer
Meanwhile, CAN on Thursday directed all churches in Nigeria to observe two-day prayer against coronavirus. The President of the association, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, in a statement by his media assistant, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, urged all churches to observe the prayers slated for March 22 and 29, 2020, and to follow the guidelines for combating the disease. CAN also urge churches to...
Shun Religious Gatherings If You Have Mild COVID-19 Symptoms
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria have asked Nigerians to obey all directives and precautions issued by the authorities on coronavirus. The two bodies cautioned Muslim and Christian faithful against attending religious programmes if they are experiencing symptoms such as respiratory problems, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Addressing journalists in Abuja...
COVID-19: Makinde apologises for holding PDP rally
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, apologised for allowing a Peoples Democratic Party ‘mega rally’ in the state even in the face of an emerging threat and fast-spreading coronavirus disease in Nigeria. No fewer than a thousand persons were present at the PDP rally, which had other governors of the party in attendance including Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa...
Why I Was Absent From Taraba For 2 Months – Taraba Governor
The Governor of Taraba State, Ishiaku Darius, on Thursday, explained why he was absent from his State for about three months. The governor said he had broken his leg after a fall he had in his home. He said he had been on medication ever since until doctors advised that he could travel. He said he is yet to fully recover. Mr...
Abia To Commence Payment Of Compensation To Airport Project Land Donors
Abia State Government says plans are ongoing to commence payment of compensation to Land Donors in parts of Ikwuano and Isiala North Local government areas where the State proposes to build an International Airport. The State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Planning, Barrister Suleiman Ukandu who made the revelation when the traditional rulers from the affected Communities visited him...
