Nigeria’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise to 27

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise to 27

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 22, 2020

Total number of recorded cases to twenty seven. New cases in Lagos have travel history to high-risk Covid-19 countries Two cases of recovery and no death cases have been recorded FIRS debunks Covid-19 Rumours Rapid evolution of Covid-19 still stirs panic The number confirmed cases of Corona Virus  in Nigeria increased by five in the early hours of Sunday, bringing the total number of recorded cases to twenty seven. According  to the National Centre for...

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Coronavirus: Ghana records first death case, closes border and declares a national day of fasting and prayer

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCoronavirus: Ghana records first death case, closes border and declares a national day of fasting and prayer

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 22, 2020

Ghana has confirmed it first death case of Corona Virus. The victim, a 61 year old male Lebanese trader died on Sunday. According to the deputy health minister of Ghana, Alex Abban, his case was the 11th recorded in the country. He was reported unwell and tested positive to the virus on Thursday, 19, march, 20th. “Unfortunately he was one person who tested positive for the virus but had serious underlying health complications, passed away...

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Africa should expect more cases of Covid-19 — WHO

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaAfrica should expect more cases of Covid-19 — WHO

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 20, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Africans to expect more cases of Covid-19 on the continent . This development came shortly after Nigeria recorded four new cases of the virus. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, while briefing on Covid-19 in Geneva on Thursday pleaded that the continent learns from how the spread of the virus has sped up elsewhere. Although the number of confirmed cases in Africa are currently low, there is still no...

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Nigeria on total lock-down – FG halts academic activities, shutdown Schools nationwide

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaNigeria on total lock-down – FG halts academic activities, shutdown Schools nationwide

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 20, 2020

The Federal Ministry of Education has order the closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary nationwide due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country. According to the ministry, this is one of the measures to contain the spread of the virus. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Sunny Echono, confirmed this. When asked for dates and the duration of the closure, Mr Echono said details would be sent out on Friday....

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BREAKING: PPPRA’s Petroleum Pump Price Cap Declines

EconomyNewsNigeriaBREAKING: PPPRA’s Petroleum Pump Price Cap Declines

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 19, 2020

The Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency(PPPRA) has announced a sharp cut in the Expected Open Market Price (EOMP) of petroleum and crude oil. Following the Slash in the pump price of petrol to 125 per litre by the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission(NNPC), the petroleum agency signaled a drop in it Open Market price. A statement by the agency said, the move was in line with the government directives to reduce the retail price of Petro...

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Chimamanda Adichie debunks plagiarism allegation over ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’

BooksNewsNigeriaChimamanda Adichie debunks plagiarism allegation over ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 18, 2020

Nigerian Author, Chimamanda has denied claims of plagiarising one of her best-selling literature, Half of a Yellow Sun. This claim were made Amu- Giwa in a YouTube video which was released on Sunday.  Amu Giwa had accused Chimamanda of stealing from her book titled Sade bit by bit. Although both books centred on the  1969 -1979 Biafra War, Giwa believes Chimamanda’s Half of a Yellow sun is a duplicate of her book. Reacting to this...

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Six Soldiers Confirmed Dead in Boko Haram Ambush

National SecurityNewsNigeriaSix Soldiers Confirmed Dead in Boko Haram Ambush

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 16, 2020

Six members of the Nigerian soldiers died during a clash with suspected Boko Haram members. The troops ambushed the suspects on Sunday morning in Banki area of Borno State. Military sources confirmed that the attack that led to the death of six solders occurred close to Banki junction. Although their identities are unknown, victims, members of the 151 Task Force battalion, include two sergeants, two lance corporals, and two privates. “We lost six soldiers to...

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FG To SERAP, ‘’No record of $5b Abacha Loot, Expenditure’’

NewsFG To SERAP, ‘’No record of $5b Abacha Loot, Expenditure’’

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 16, 2020

The Federal Government responded the FOI request made by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), says it has no accurate record of the total amount of public funds stolen by Sanni Abacha, a former military Head of State. It was lent that the Freedom of Information (FoI) requests which was directed to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abukabar Malami, SAN, and his Minister of Finance, Budget and National...

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Full List of Winners: Beverly Nay, Ramsey Noah, Toyin Abraham Wins Big at AMVCA 7

EntertainmentFilm & TVFull List of Winners: Beverly Nay, Ramsey Noah, Toyin Abraham Wins Big at AMVCA 7

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 15, 2020

The long-anticipated Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) finally held in grand style on Saturday at Eko Hotels and Suites. The 7th edition of the star-studded show had some of Africa’s brightest film stars clinch the coveted AMVCA plaques. Anchored by Nigeria TV host, IK Osakioduwa and Kenya Radio presenter, Amina Abdi Rabar, the show saw two reality TV stars, Mercy Eke and Mike Edward win the newly featured special award category—Best Dressed Male and...

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Lagos State Government Collaborates with BACCIMA to Promote Tourism in Badagry

NigeriaTourismLagos State Government Collaborates with BACCIMA to Promote Tourism in Badagry

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 13, 2020

To promote tourism in Lagos Badagry division, the state government has announced its commitment to business partnerships with the corporate community. The Sanwo-Olu-led administration stated its willingness to promote a win-win collaboration with relevant stakeholders towards advancing the frontiers of industries, mines, and agriculture as enablers to the economic growth and development of the state. The government would work with the chamber as the voice of businesses in the Badagry Division. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusu, Commissioner...

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