April 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak In Spain Now Under Control – Sanchez

April 9, 2020 2:33 pm

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain has said that the coronavirus outbreak in the country is under control, citing the latest infection figures.

The overall number of coronavirus cases rose by 6,000 to reach 152,000 over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported on Thursday after several days of the new infection rate remaining stable.

Since Wednesday, 683 people have died of coronavirus, taking the overall death toll to 15,238. That was slightly lower than the 757 registered the day before.

Sanchez told parliament that a state of emergency that has been in place since March 15, helped quell …

Spate of kidnappings in Kogi reduced – Gov Yahaya Bello

Governor Yahaya Bello Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

April 9, 2020 2:32 pm

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the ban on religious gatherings.

Gov. Yahaya Bello on March 20, ordered the closure of public and private schools (tertiary, secondary and primary) in the state indefinitely as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The governor also banned all gatherings involving 30 people and above.

However, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday, Yahaya Bello said that the lifting of the ban was to enable religious bodies to resume their normal worship and services.

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The statement was signed …

No Face Mask, No Shopping In Shoprite

April 9, 2020 12:11 pm

The Shoprite store in Kwara state has introduced a ‘no face masks, no entry’ policy to customers if they must shop to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who went to the Palms Mall, Ilorin, confirmed the new development.

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The correspondent observed that the pharmaceutical made brisk business as shoppers besieged the place to get face masks before they could enter the mall.

The management had also provided hand sanitizers at its main gate for its potential customers and visitors to …

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Caught Red-Handed Spreading Fake News

April 9, 2020 12:11 pm

Former finance minister of Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was caught Wednesday spreading fake news.

In a post on Wednesday, Ngozi underscored a point about observing social distancing in food aid distribution in the COVID-19 era.

She cited a purported example from Rwanda and attached a photo to underscore her point.

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“Responsible food distribution with social distancing to assist lower income households in the #COVID19 era! A great example from #Rwanda where community workers also distribute food and other necessities door-to-door @PaulKagame”, she tweeted.

But as it turned out, the photo was not on point.

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‘You Must Not Be Slave To Dangote To Be fulfilled’ – FFK

April 9, 2020 12:09 pm

Chief Fani-Kayode asked whether some people are more equal than others. He said it is a crying shame that a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.

He asked: “Are Dangote’s drivers and trucks immune to COVID-19? Will you give similar exemptions to southern businessmen and traders?; saying “Shame on you!”

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Reacting to critics, Gov Abiodun said he wondered why the exemption he granted Aliko Dangote Group of Companies has generated so much hues and cries.

He told his critics, among

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Fire At Accountant-General’s Office Is ‘Fishy’ – Omokri

April 9, 2020 12:07 pm

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the fire incident at the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja.

Africa Daily News had reported that some rooms at the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation in Abuja popularly known as Treasure House caught fire on Wednesday morning.

Firefighters have put out the inferno but the cause is still unknown.

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Reacting to the incident, Omokri described the fire at the AGF’s office as ‘fishy’ and coming at a time the country is on …

Bill Clinton’s Scandal Whistleblower, Linda Tripp Dies

April 9, 2020 6:05 am

Linda Tripp, whose secretly recorded conversations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton, died Wednesday at age 70.

Her death was confirmed by attorney Joseph Murtha. He provided no further details.

Tripp was working in the Pentagon when she befriended Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern who was having an affair with the president.

She made 22 hours of surreptitious recordings of Lewinsky in 1997, where Lewinsky spoke about the affair.

Then she handed them over the tapes to special prosecutor Ken Starr.

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Wike Dares Buhari, Shuts Down Carveton Helicopters

April 9, 2020 6:03 am

The Rivers State Government has shut down Carveton Helicopters in the state for endangering the lives of Rivers people over what it tagged as “suspicious operation of the company in the state.”

Governor Nyesom Wike in a media address directed local government council chairmen to close the offices of Carveton Helicopters across the state.

Governor Wike said his administration appreciates the need to protect business interests and operations in the state and he will do whatever that is required to ensure that no business is unduly affected by the measures the state has taken to combat the Coronavirus.

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Don’t Come Near Southeast– MASSOB Warns Chinese Doctors

April 9, 2020 6:02 am

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has warned the Chinese Government to restrict their planned COVID-19 intervention to Nigeria and other areas and not come near Biafran lands.

The pro-Biafra group advised the Chinese Government not to bother itself with the people of Biafra as far as the coronavirus pandemic is concerned.

MASSOB said it will resist any move by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government to send Chinese medical missions to the Southeast and South-South regions.

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DISCOs Ready to Give Nigerians Free Electricity

April 9, 2020 6:00 am

The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have given assurance of their support for the plan to supply free electricity to all consumers.

It is one of the palliative measures being considered by the National Assembly to bring succour to Nigerians in the face of COVID-19 induced economic paralysis.

Mr Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), confirmed the DISCOs support for the move on Wednesday in Abuja.

The House of Representatives is considering a Stimulus Bill that will allow Nigerians to enjoy free electricity supply for two months.

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‘Aso Rock Is Vacant’ – Nnamdi Kanu Mocks Nigerians

April 9, 2020 5:59 am

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra group, IPOB, has said the positions of the President, Vice President and Chief of Staff is vacant.

Kanu noted that the radio silence at the Presidential Villa showed that all is not well with some key actors of the government.

Kanu had earlier claimed that Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is seriously ill with Coronavirus.

Read Also: ‘Nnamdi Kanu Is Igbo’s Greatest Enemy’ – Ohanaeze

Recall that the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, tested positive for COVID-19 and has since been on admission while nothing has

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Treasury House Fire: Ohanaeze Reveals Perpetrators

April 9, 2020 5:58 am

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, has called for a forensic investigation into the remote cause of the fire at the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, on Wednesday.

OYC accused those it described as political musketeers of attempting to destroy the database of the Accountant General of the Federation’s office so as to conceal billions of naira stolen from the Federal Government palliative fund for Coronavirus.

The Igbo youth organisation alleged that the fire outbreak at the Treasury Office was an attempt to disrupt the forensic investigations into 2trillon palliative money shared among some government

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April 9, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak In Spain Now Under Control – Sanchez

Governor Yahaya Bello Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

No Face Mask, No Shopping In Shoprite

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Caught Red-Handed Spreading Fake News

‘You Must Not Be Slave To Dangote To Be fulfilled’ – FFK

Fire At Accountant-General’s Office Is ‘Fishy’ – Omokri

Bill Clinton’s Scandal Whistleblower, Linda Tripp Dies

Wike Dares Buhari, Shuts Down Carveton Helicopters

Don’t Come Near Southeast– MASSOB Warns Chinese Doctors

DISCOs Ready to Give Nigerians Free Electricity

‘Aso Rock Is Vacant’ – Nnamdi Kanu Mocks Nigerians

Treasury House Fire: Ohanaeze Reveals Perpetrators

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