April 1, 2020

American Who Tested Positive In Lagos Evacuated To US

American Who Tested Positive In Lagos Evacuated To US

April 1, 2020 12:15 pm
An American who tested positive for Coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria, has been evacuated to the United States.

Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this while giving update on Coronavirus cases in the state on his twitter handle.

According to him, “One of the confirmed case who is an American citizen has been evacuated to USA.”

The commissioner said Lagos recorded another case of Coronavirus on 31 March, 2020, bringing the total cases in the state to 82.

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He said of the 82 cases, eight had been discharged…

Buhari Rice Coming To Lagos, Abuja

Buhari Releases Rice To Lagos, Abuja

April 1, 2020 12:13 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday authorised the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of rice from the nation’s strategic grain reserves.

The food will serve as part of palliatives for Nigerians living under the lockdown ordered to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Boss Mustapha, Secretary of Government of the Federation and chair of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 announced the release of the rice today.

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He said 6,000 metric tonnes will go to Lagos and Abuja.

The rest will go to other frontlines of the coronavirus war.

Lagos, Ogun and …

Coronavirus Infections Records Low Numbers In China

Coronavirus Infections Records Low Numbers In China

April 1, 2020 12:13 pm

China where the coronavirus outbreak first emerged in December reported dwindling new infections on Wednesday.

For the first time it disclosed the number of asymptomatic cases which could complicate how trends in the outbreak are read.

Almost all of Tuesday’s 36 new cases involved arrivals from overseas, the National Health Commission said, down from 48 a day earlier and taking total infections to 81,554.

But that figure excludes 130 new sufferers of the highly contagious disease who do not show symptoms, its statistics showed.

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China has decided to devote …

US In Trouble - 240,000 Americans May Die From Coronavirus

US In Trouble: 240,000 Americans May Die From Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 6:50 am
United State’s President, Donald Trump has warned of a “painful” and “tough” two-week ahead as he extended nationwide distancing measures that even if followed closely, could still mean between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from coronavirus.

It was a stark message from a President who spent weeks downplaying the severity of the virus and questioned its potential impact in the United States.

Trump did not minimize what has become the gravest public health crisis in decades during his remarks on Tuesday. Instead, he advised Americans that darker days may be still to come, CNN reports.

“I want every American …

Countries Ban Coronavirus Jokes On April Fools’ Day

Countries Ban Coronavirus Jokes On April Fools’ Day

April 1, 2020 6:49 am
Today is April Fools’ Day, the global day for pranks. But some governments have warned citizens not to fool around with coronavirus pandemic-themed jokes or else they pay heavy fines or go to jail.

The world is just not in the mood for jokes as the global death toll mounts and billions remain under some form of lockdown.

Google, a company renowned for its elaborate annual stunts, told its employees it would “take the year off from that tradition out of respect for all those fighting the Covid-19 pandemic,” according to an internal email obtained by Business Insider.

The …

FG Announces New Reduction In Pump Price Of Petrol

FG Announces New Reduction In Pump Price Of Petrol

April 1, 2020 6:48 am
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced further reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from ₦125 to ₦123.50k per litre.

The agency made the announcement in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Abdulkadir Saidu, in Abuja on Tuesday night.

“PPPRA in line with the government approval for a monthly review of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump price, hereby announces Guiding PMS pump price of N123.50 per Litre.

“The Guiding price which becomes effective April 1 2020, shall apply at all retail outlets nationwide for the month of April, 2020.”…

Tragedy In Lagos - Dangote Truck Crushes 6 To Death

Tragedy In Lagos: Dangote Truck Crushes 6 To Death

April 1, 2020 6:44 am

Despite lockdown, tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday as Dangote Cement silo truck crushed six persons to death after Epe Long bridge, Epe area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that six people died in the tragedy.

According to him, on arrival at the above scene, a Dangote Cement silo truck with unknown registration number was discovered to have fallen on a fully loaded commercial taxi OPEL car with registration number SMK-312ES.

 

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“Investigations revealed that a total of 7 …

Virus Expert Fauci Predicts New Coronavirus In September

Virus Expert Fauci Predicts New Coronavirus In September

April 1, 2020 6:44 am

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci has predicted there will be another coronavirus outbreak from fall, that is 22 September to 21 December.

He said the U.S. will be better prepared to combat the virus.

“In fact, I would anticipate that that would actually happen because of the degree of transmissibility,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

He made the prediction while responding to a question about a possible reemergence of the virus in the fall during a news conference in the White House Rose Garden.

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Keep Your Social Distance From Corruption’ – ICPC Warns

Keep Your Social Distance From Corruption’ – ICPC Warns

April 1, 2020 6:43 am

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), involved in the management of Coronavirus disease against using the opportunity to divert public funds.

ICPC gave the warning in a statement released on Monday on their twitter account stating that COVID-19 should not be used as an excuse for corruption in any sector of the economy.

The statement read, ”As the nation reels from the effect of COVID-19, ICPC wishes to caution against increase in risky behaviour hinged on critical desire to respond to COVID-19.

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CNN Anchor, Chris Cuomo Tests Positive For Coronavirus

CNN Anchor, Chris Cuomo Tests Positive For Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 6:42 am
Chris Cuomo, CNN anchor and younger brother of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease.

The 49-year-old made this known on his twitter account on Tuesday, stating that he hoped he doesn’t give it to his kids and his wife, Cristina.

Chris Cuomo said, ”So in these difficult times that seem to be more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that am positive for coronavirus.

Read Also: New York Gets Hospital Ship As Coronavirus Accelerates

”I have been exposed to people in recent days who have subsequently tested

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Buhari, Osinbajo Are Earning Half Salaries - Presidency

Buhari, Osinbajo Are Earning Half Salaries – Presidency

April 1, 2020 6:42 am
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has claimed that his principal and vice president Yemi Osinbajo, have been receiving half of their salaries before the outbreak of coronavirus.

Adesina stated this during an interview on Politics Today which aired on Channels Television.

According to him, both Buhari and Osinbajo have been getting half of their salaries since they came into power in 2015.

Read Also: Buhari Signs COVID-19 Act After Outcry, Lawsuit Threats

When asked if both will be donating their salaries just like the members of the Senate and House of Representatives chambers of

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Why General Adeniyi Was Removed As Commander

Why General Adeniyi Was Removed As Commander

April 1, 2020 6:42 am

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday effected a major shake up and released the postings and appointments of some senior officers.

The posting was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen TY Buratai.

However, one of the senior officers affected by the shake up was Maj Gen OG Adeniyi, who was redeployed from Headquarters Theatre Command OPLD Maiduguri to NARC as Senior Research Fellow.

Gen. Adeniyi was replaced by Maj Gen F Yahaya from Headquarters 1 Division Kaduna as the new Commander of the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) Maiduguri.

However, Maj. Gen. Adeniyi’s redeployment may

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