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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Monday, March 30th, 2020
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1. Nigeria’s Coronavirus Cases Rise Above 100
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported fourteen new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 111.
2. Alert: Coronavirus ‘Confirmed’ To Be Airborne Says WHO
WHO is considering “airborne precautions” for medical staff after a new study showed the coronavirus can survive in the air in some settings.
3. Treatment Commences As Abba Kyari Arrives Lagos
Preventive treatment is ongoing in Lagos for the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Abba Kyari, who tested positive for coronavirus.
4. Coronavirus: Two Patients Taken Off Ventilators After Using HIV/Breast Cancer Drugs
After receiving an experimental drug used to treat HIV and breast cancer, two coronavirus patients in New York City have been taken off ventilators and are out of intensive care according to reports.
5. Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu Speaks Following Buhari’s Lockdown Order On Lagos, Ogun And Abuja
My dear Lagosians, greetings.
6. N Korea confirms ‘successful’ missile tests; fourth in a month
North Korea confirmed on Monday a series of missiles tests, claiming the test a day earlier of what state media said were super-large multiple rocket launchers had been a success
7. Coronavirus: LASG Deploys Disinfection, Sanitation Equipment To 57 LG/LCDAs
The fight against the spread of the COVID-19 across the State recently received a boost when the Lagos State government deployed equipment to all the 57 LG/LCDAs for sanitation and disinfection of public spaces and surfaces.
Lagos State government has engaged no fewer than 4,000 registered Community Development Associations, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Religious Leaders to distribute the economic stimulus package unveiled for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society.
9. Coronavirus: LASG Flags Off Emergency Neighbourhood Food Markets
The Lagos State Government has flagged-off the emergency neighbourhood food markets for residents of communities, essentially to address the problem associated with the restriction order and promote social distancing in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
10. Coronavirus: LASG To Launch Volunteer Corps
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment (Lagos Global), has concluded plans to launch the Lagos State Volunteer Corps.
11. Fans Are Not Beggars! Nigerian Musician Blasts Celebrities Who Offer Giveaways
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olawale Olofooro better known as Brymo, has criticized celebrities who do giveaways to fans amid the coronavirus pandemic
12. Nigerian Govt Evacuates Stranded NCDC Staff From Congo
The Nigerian Government has evacuated staff of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control stranded in the Republic of Congo.
13. Buhari Suspends Repayment Of Federal Government Loan
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the repayment of TraderMoni, MarketMoni, and FarmerMoni.
14. COVID-19: Stop all physical interviews, Oyo NUJ warns members
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council has warned members to stop all physical interviews to prevent being infected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
15. Buhari Lacks Power To Restrict Movement- Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye has kicked against the lockdown order President Buhari issued on Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state.
16. Keystone Bank Pledges N1bn To Strengthen Fight Against Coronavirus
As part of a robust effort to combat the deadly Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria, the management of Keystone Bank today announced the donation of N1 billion for the purchase of relief materials, critical care facilities and protective gear to contain the spread of the virus.
17. Alakijas Finally Donate N1bn To Fight Coronavirus (See Breakdown)
Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe and Folorunso Alakija have donated N1 billion to support Nigeria’s fight against Coronavirus.
18. Fani Kayode Reacts To President Buhari’s Live Broadcast
Femi Fani-Kayode said he was pleased with the nationwide broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on coronavirus on Sunday.
19. Lawyer To Buhari: You Can’t Shut Down States Without NASS Approval
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has argued President has no powers to restrict the movement of persons without recourse to the National Assembly.
20. 15-Year-Old Girl Gunned Down By Custom Officers In Ogun
Spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Abdulahi Maiwada has confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl identified as Miss Sekinat Agbelade.
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