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Buhari Mourns Soldiers Slain In Ambush by Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound grief and sorrow’’ over the loss of soldiers who were ambushed by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State. At least 47 soldiers were killed by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in Borno State. The Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja and said that the troops...
COVID-19: Confirmed Cases On The Rise As Osun Records First Case
Two new cases of the COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), one additional case was found in Lagos State while another was discovered in Osun State. A statement by the NCDC reveals that both cases are travellers who returned to Nigeria in the last 7 days. As of 07:00 am 25th March, there...
COVID-19: Ondo Government Orders Civil Servants To Stay Home, Closes Night Clubs
The Ondo State Government has directed all civil servants from grade levels 1 to 12 to stay at home in order to control the spread of the COVID-19. According to a statement on Monday, the government through its spokesman, Donald Ojogo, banned all political, social and religious gatherings for at least 14 days. The statement reads, “Government hereby places a total ban...
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...
