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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Friday, April 24th, 2020
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1. NCDC Confirms 108 New COVID-19 cases, Total Now 981
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 108 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country.
2. COVID-19: 26 UN Staff Test Positive
A total of 26 members from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) tested positive for COVID-19, the UN mission announced on Thursday during its weekly press briefing.
3. Doctors Discover New Symptom Of Coronavirus
Doctors in the U.S have discovered a new symptom of coronavirus.
4. Buhari Wishes Muslims The Best as they Commence Ramadan Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
President Muhammadu Buhari has commemorated with Muslims in the country and all over the world as they commence this year’s 30-day Ramadan fast, following the sighting of the moon.
5. Experimental Virus Drug Remdesivir Failed In COVID-19 Human Trial – Reports
Draft documents accidentally published by the World Health Organization on Thursday revealed that the experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial to treat the COVID-19 illness.
6. Number Of Deaths From Malaria May Rise To 769,000 – WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the number of deaths caused by malaria in sub-Saharan Africa could rise to 769,000, as efforts to tackle the disease has been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
7. COVID-19: Causes Sudden Strokes In Adults Younger Than 50, Doctors Say
The new coronavirus appears to be causing sudden strokes in adults in their 30s and 40s who are not otherwise terribly ill, doctors reported Wednesday.
8. 9ice Is Too Nice To The Upcoming Artistes
A songwriter and a musician, Mayor White, has described Taofeek Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice as the most generous among his colleagues, adding that he loves helping the struggling Nigerian artistes.
9. Nigeria Institute Of Journalism Student Representative Council, Epitome Of Success
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Philippe Coutinho is the third most expensive footballer in history. Joe Townsend charts his journey before and since making that £142m move from Liverpool to Barcelona in January 2018.
11. South Africa: Ramaphosa To Ease Lockdown Next Week
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday said his government would gradually start easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions from May 1.
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, on Thursday, carried out a public awareness campaign on measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Epe community.
13. COVID-19: Kebbi State Back Out Of 14 Day Lockdown As Proposed By NGF
Governor Atiku Bagudu declared Thursday that there would be no lockdown in Kebbi state, as agreed by Nigeria Governors Forum.
14. Liverpool Transfer Report: Premier League Leaders Eye Move For Willian On A Free From Chelsea
Premier League leaders Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Willian on a free transfer at the end of the season.
The video that has gone viral on social media that the production of Semovita or Semolina has been counterfeited by some Chinese, adding that most o the products are made of rubber or plastic and that they have occupied the Nigerian markets.
16. Lagos Disowns List Of Hospitals Alleged To Have Been Exposed To COVID-19
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public to disregard a list of hospitals and health facilities going viral on social media as being exposed to COVID-19 cases in the State.
17. Atiku Sends Important Message To Muslims As 2020 Ramadan Begins
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has sent an important message to Muslim faithful on the commencement of the 2020 Ramadan.
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