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1. Nigeria Records 204 New COVID-19 Cases — 80 In Kano
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced the confirmation of two hundred and four COVID-19 Cases in the country.
2. Lagos Will Record Large Number Of COVID-19 Cases Soon, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos state government has made yet another startling revelation concerning the fight against COVID-19 in the state.
3. Fela’s Ex-Drummer, Legendary Tony Allen Is Dead
Former drummer, composer and songwriter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Tony Allen, has passed away suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager said.
4. 2 Dead, 40 Trapped As 8- Storey Building Collapsed in Imo
At least two persons have died, 40 workers, trapped after an eight-storey building collapsed in Imo State.
5. Trump Links Coronavirus To A Lab In China
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs against Beijing after claiming there is evidence linking the coronavirus to a lab in China’s ground-zero city of Wuhan.
6. Edo Declares Absconded COVID-19 Patient Wanted, Extends Curfew By 14 Days
The Edo State Government has extended the curfew it imposed on the state for another 14 days in a bid to curb spread of COVID-19.
7. 113 Health Workers Are Infected With COVID-19 – Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire on Thursday revealed that 113 health workers have been infected with COVID-19.
8. Lockdown: Police Intercepts Vehicles With Passengers Hidden Among Animals (photos)
Security officials at the Kano-Kaduna border prevented two lorries transporting passengers from entering Kaduna State from Kano.The passengers were hidden among livestock, motorcycles and other goods.
9. Buhari Offers Appointment To Abuja TV Host, Ginika Tor Williams
Popular TV/Media personality, Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Enugu 2019 Deputy Governorship candidate, Chief Amb. Ginika Tor Williams was yesterday confirmed with a new appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari.
10. Lady Falls From 115-ft Cliff While Posing For Photos To Celebrate End Of Lockdown
A 31-year-old woman slipped on the grass and fell from a 115-foot cliff to her death while posing for a picture in Turkey.
11. Ganduje Appeals To FG For Lockdown Relaxation To Enable Residents Buy Food
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appealed for an urgent ease of the 14-day total lockdown the federal government imposed on the state.
12. Coronavirus: Young Native Doctor Arrested For Not Wearing Face Mask
A young native doctor was filmed protesting after he was arrested for stepping out without wearing a face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
13. Oyo Records 2 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 23
Nigeria Centre For Disease Control, NCDC, has announced that two new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Oyo state.
14. PSG Becomes Ligue1 Champion
French sports league has confirmed PSG has the champion of league 1 despite the fact that the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, had announced that no sporting event will take place until the month of September.
As Lagos, Nigeria, and the world at large battles the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, one of the preventive measures to contain its spread is the “stay at home” order.
16. Nkechi Blessing Strolls Out With Fancy Face Mask
A prominent actress, Nkechi Blessing, has taken to her Instagram page on Thursday, 30 April 2020 to show off her full looks, as she stepped out for an important meeting.
17. #WorkersDay: Oshiomhole Urges Employers Not To Sack Workers
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has urged employers on Thursday, not to lay off workers at the time the COVID-19 is raging.
18. VIDEO: Zlatan Makes Tribute Song For Picture Kodak
Nigerian singer, popularly called Zlatan, joins the plethora of celebrities mourning the death of professional dancer, Picture Kodak.
19. Injury Retires Former World Snooker Champion
Past world and UK Snooker champion Peter Ebdon has retired from skilled snooker due to injury.
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