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 Politics › COVID-19: Kogi Govt Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings by Kwanza(op): 12:34pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the social distancing order imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on religious congregations in mosques and churches across the state. Bello, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday, said that the lifting of the ban was to enable religious bodies to resume their normal worship and services. The statement was signed by Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication. The state government urged all religious leaders to put in place preventive and precautionary measures in their various worship centres in order to contain the outbreak and spread of corona virus in the state. Specifically, the governor directed that hand sanitisers must be provided for worshippers at the entrances of all churches and mosques. ” Sitting arrangements in mosques and churches should be done to ensure social distancing. ” We also urge churches and mosques to make their services as brief as possible in order not to keep a large crowd of worshipers within an enclosed confinement,” the governor said Bello then enjoined the religious leaders to continue to pray for the end of the pandemic so that the world could return to normal activities. NAN reports that Gov. Bello on March 20, ordered the closure of public and private schools (tertiary, secondary and primary) in the state indefinitely as measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus disease in the state. Bello said the closure of schools and other public gathering places take effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. The governor also banned all forms of gathering involving 30 people and above as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the virus. https://thenationonlineng.net/covid-19-kogi-govt-lifts-ban-on-religious-gatherings/ Mynd44 |
| Politics › Fire At Accountant General’s Office Extinguished by Kwanza(op): 1:22pm On Apr 08, 2020 |
The fire that engulfed the fourth floor of Treasury House has been put out. This was made on the official Facebook page of the Federal Fire Service. Update: The fire at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has been extinguished. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2658954214213223&id=287871081321560&anchor_composer=false Minister of State Budget and National Planning arrived the scene a short while ago in the company of the Accountant General of the Federation to assess the level of damage. Men of The Federal Fire Service, Air Force, Navy, FCT Fire Service were on hand to put out the fire. They have just left the building to allow the minister and AGF tour the damaged parts of the building. The fourth floor accommodates the TSA, Funds, FAAC, and Revenue departments. https://thenationonlineng.net/fire-at-accountant-generals-office-extinguished/ Mynd44 Lalasticlala
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| Politics › Nigeria’s Debt Stock May Hit N30tr With New Loans by Kwanza(op): 8:38am On Apr 08, 2020 |
If Nigeria succeeds in borrowing the proposed $6.9bn from international lenders including the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development bank to help counteract the impact of coronavirus on the economy, the country’s debt stock may hit N30 trillion before the end of 2020. Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed had on Monday, said the government will ask for $3.4bn from the IMF, $2.5bn from the World Bank and another $1bn from the African Development Bank (AfDB), an amount totalling N2.48 trillion (N360/$1). According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) the nation’s total public debts, consisting of external and domestic debts, stands at N27.4 trillion as at 31st December 2019. Rating agencies, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global had earlier downgraded Nigeria’s ratings, with the latest of them Fitch, downgrading the country’s ratings to sovereign credit rating (long-term, foreign currency) by one notch from B+ to B, and maintained the negative outlook. According to the agencies, Nigeria faces the crashing oil price and the coronavirus pandemic with limited, and shrinking external buffers. Fitch’s numbers rest upon average oil prices of US$35/b this year and US$45/b in 2021, and the CBN’s “continued reluctance to adjust the exchange rate”. According to the members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS), the growing national debt is a cause for concern as the profile has grown from N12.6 trillion in 2015 to N27.4 trillion at the end of 2019. With oil prices trading below the 2020 budget benchmark, they noted that in the 2020 budget, debt service commitment and recurrent spending were beginning to crowd out capital expenditure, adding that the trajectory was not consistent with the country’s national aspiration to build infrastructure and a competitive economy. The debt portfolio comprising state and federal debt stocks were N9.02 trillion or 31.55 per cent of the debt was external while N18.37 trillion or 67.07 per cent of the debt was domestic. Lagos state accounted for 10.82 per cent of the total domestic debt stock, the highest while Yobe State has the least debt stock in this category with a contribution of 0.71 per cent to the total domestic debt stock. According to the report, Nigeria’s total public debt portfolio as of December 31, 2019, total external debt was N9.02 trillion ($27.67 billion) with a percentage of 32.93. Break down showed that federal government debt instrument accounted for N7.53 trillion ($23.11 billion) with a percentage of 27.50, states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accounted for N1.48 trillion ($12.59 billion) with a percentage of 5.43. A further breakdown of the NBS report showed that total domestic debt stood at $56.37 billion at N18.37 trillion with a percentage of 67.07. Federal government domestic debt stood atN14.27 trillion ( $43.78 billion) with a percentage of 52.09, with states and FCT contributing N4.10 trillion ( $12.59 billion) with a percentage of 14.99. The report showed that the total public debt is the addition of external and domestic debt instruments for the year 2019, which was N27.40 trillion ($84.05 billion). This accounted for 100 per cent of both domestic and external debt instruments for the entire 2019. https://m.guardian.ng/business-services/nigerias-debt-stock-may-hit-n30tr-with-new-loans/amp/ |
| Health › We Sacked Only Three, Not Thirty Resident Doctors - BSUTH by Kwanza(op): 4:43pm On Apr 07, 2020 |
Management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital says it issued sack letter on only three, not 30 doctors, as the Association of Resident Doctors have claimed. The association at the hospital has threatened to go on strike if the hospital doesn’t withdraw the letters at the end of an ultimatum, claiming the hospital is attempting to impose a six-year window for residency training on resident doctors instead of the eight years allowed. Deputy Director, Head of Public Relations at BSUTH, Cephas Hough, issued a statement saying, “We wish to inform that, whereas, the Association alleged that 30 of their members have been ‘sacked’ by the Management of the hospital, we wish to point out that only three resident doctors were terminated upon service of month notice in compliance with directives of the Management Board of the hospital. “For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to make it clear that residency is a time bound training program. The Residency Training Policy of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, requires resident doctors to pass all prescribed examinations within a maximum period of 6 years. “Consequently, all resident doctors whose appointments with the hospital have been terminated have exceeded the prescribed period for the programme,” the statement reads in part. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/benue-hospital-insisted-it-sacked-3-not-30-doctors.html Dominique Lalasticlala |
| Politics › First Nigerian-Made Ventilator To Be Unveiled By Ogbonnaya Onu, Today by Kwanza(op): 10:45am On Apr 07, 2020 |
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has produced the first made in Nigeria ventilators.https://punchng.com/onu-to-unveil-first-nigerian-made-ventilator-today/?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true 17 Likes 4 Shares
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| Politics › COVID-19 Lockdown: Gov Abiodun Under Attack For Exempting Dangote Trucks by Kwanza(op): 8:45am On Apr 06, 2020 |
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for exempting Dangote trucks from COVID-19 restriction order in the state. DAILY POST recalls that Ogun, alongside Lagos and Abuja, have been shut down, in accordance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria. On Friday, the state government announced the closure of 12 major roads into the state to prevent any vehicular movement within and outside Ogun. However, the state government, through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, on Saturday, told security and traffic agencies to exempt Dangote trucks from the movement restriction order. The letter reads: “This is to confirm that Dangote Plc. trucks are exempted from the restrictions of movement and total lockdown of the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “You are requested to permit the trucks to move freely within the state because of the essential multi-sectoral services the company renders to the public. Thank You.” But, Fani-Kayode, in his reaction, asked Gov Abiodun to explain why Dangote trucks must be granted waivers in spite of the lockdown, asking if some were more equal than others. Fani-Kayode, on his Facebook page, described as a crying shame, the fact that “a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters.” He queried if Dangote trucks “are immune to COVID-19.” His words: “Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state ought to explain this. Are some more equal than others? It is a crying shame that a few sons of the South West bow, quiver and tremble before their masters. “Are Dangote’s drivers and trucks immune to COVID-19? Will you give similar exemptions to southern businessmen and traders? Shame on you!” Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abiodun on New Media, Emmanuel Ojo, said the state government has granted exemption to all manufacturers of essential food items like rice, sugar, noodles, flour, salt, water, dairy foods, detergents and others. He said it was not only Dangote that received the exemption. However, Nigerians are seeking to know why Dangote was the only company mentioned in the said letter. https://dailypost.ng/2020/04/06/covid-19-lockdown-gov-abiodun-under-attack-for-exempting-dangote-trucks/
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| Health › 8 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria. Total Of 232 Confirmed Cases by Kwanza(op): 9:32pm On Apr 05, 2020 |
Eight new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 5 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT and 1 in Kaduna Statehttps://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246898468469252098?s=19 1 Share
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| Health › 5 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria. Total of 214 confirmed cases. by Kwanza(op): 10:13pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
Five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 3 in Bauchi and 2 in the FCT. As at 10:10 pm 4th April there are 214 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty-five have been discharged with two deaths https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246545764203012097?s=19 As at 10:10 pm 4th April, there are 214 confirmed cases 25 discharged 4 deaths For a breakdown of cases by states- https:///zQrpNeOfet Lagos- 109 FCT- 43 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Akwa Ibom- 5 Ogun- 4 Edo- 7 Kaduna- 4 Bauchi- 6 Enugu- 2 Ekiti- 2 Rivers-1 Benue- 1 Ondo- 1 https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246545767248117760?s=19 Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique Seun 1 Like
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| Health › Re: NCDC Makes Correction To Initial Confirmed Cases by Kwanza(op): 1:34pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
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| Health › NCDC Makes Correction To Initial Confirmed Cases by Kwanza(op): 1:23pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
On 3rd of April 2020, we reported 26 new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. An error has been discovered in this report as follows: ⚫️ There were 25 new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. The 26th case was a repeat result of a previously confirmed case and NOT a new case. Of the 25 new cases reported, 1 case was inadvertently reported from Osun state. This case was from OYO STATE https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246411999350792192?s=19 The correct breakdown is as follows: Lagos- 11 Osun- 6 FCT- 3 Edo- 3 Ondo- 1 Oyo- 1 https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246412289990934528?s=19 As at 10:30 pm 3rd April, there are 209 confirmed cases 25 discharged 4 deaths For a breakdown of cases by states- Lagos- 109 FCT- 41 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Akwa Ibom- 5 Ogun- 4 Edo- 7 Kaduna- 4 Bauchi- 3 Enugu- 2 Ekiti- 2 Rivers-1 Benue- 1 Ondo- 1 https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246412571844005889?s=19 We regret the error in our announcement of new #COVID19 cases in Nigeria yesterday. The NCDC remains committed to ensuring transparency and accurate reporting of infectious disease cases in Nigeria https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1246412742459785216?s=19
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| Business › BREAKING: Fire Guts Lagos Market by Kwanza(op): 4:49pm On Apr 03, 2020 |
Fire has gutted Maola Shopping Mall in the Ebute Ero Market at Idumota, Lagos State. The cause of the fire, which affected shops 35 and 36 in the shopping mall, was unknown as of the time this report was filed. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said emergency responders had curtailed the fire, adding that no casualty was recorded. He said, “Upon the arrival of the emergency responders at the scene, it was revealed that a building, the Maola Shopping Mall, was affected by fire of an unknown origin. “A combined team of the LASEMA responders from Lagos Central Zone, the Lagos State Fire (Sari Iganmu), Federal Fire Service and the Nigeria Police Force was able to curtail the flames and only the top floor of the building (shop 36 and 35) was affected with no casualties. “Responders have returned to base.” https://punchng.com/breaking-fire-guts-lagos-market/
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| Politics › Wole Soyinka: Garba Shehu Is A Paid Propagandist Hired To Distract Nigerians by Kwanza(op): 2:34pm On Apr 02, 2020 |
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has responded to an attack on him by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu.http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/02/garba-shehu-paid-propagandist-hired-distract-nigerians-complex-issues-health-%E2%80%94soyinka 25 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › Coronavirus: Nigerian military confirms its officer tests positive by Kwanza(op): 3:36pm On Mar 30, 2020 |
The Nigerian military has confirmed that one of its officers tested positive for Coronavirus. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, speaking at a news conference on Monday in Abuja confirmed that the officer in question had since been quarantined in Gwagwalada isolation centre in Abuja. He added that all possible contacts with the affected officer have also been identified and isolated in accordance with the standard procedure, NAN reports. Enenche said that the affected officer was stable at the treatment centre. He further noted that the military had made available 17 isolation and treatment centres across the six geopolitical zones of the country. He also disclosed that a good number of military medical personnel were being trained in the management of COVID-19 cases, in conjunction with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). https://dailypost.ng/2020/03/30/coronavirus-nigerian-army-confirms-its-officer-tests-positive-to-covid-19/ |
| Politics › Covid-19: Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi Imposed Curfew, Effective Monday by Kwanza(op): 9:11am On Mar 29, 2020 |
Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has imposed a curfew on Ekiti with effect from Monday, March 30, 2020. He made this known in an early Sunday morning statewide broadcast. No more Okada operations. Church, Mosque activities, marriages, party events among several others totally prohibited, including beer parlours, stores and supermarkets. Every resident is advised to stay in their different homes. Anyone arrested as violators risk a 6-month jail term. |
| Politics › Re: Explosion Rocks Akure, Houses, School, Churches Destroyed by Kwanza(op): 8:24am On Mar 28, 2020*. Modified: 8:45am On Mar 28, 2020 |
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| Politics › Explosion Rocks Akure, Houses, School, Churches Destroyed by Kwanza(op): 8:23am On Mar 28, 2020 |
No fewer than 100 residential buildings, school, churches were destroyed by an explosion suspected to be bomb blast in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday morninghttps://tribuneonlineng.com/breaking-explosion-rocks-akure-100-houses-school-churches-destroyed/amp/?__twitter_impression=true 1 Like 3 Shares
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| Politics › COVID-19: Nigerian students stranded at Seme border –Lagos by Kwanza(op): 3:24pm On Mar 27, 2020 |
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said many Nigerians are trying to come into the country via the land borders since the closure of the airways. Abayomi, at a briefing on Friday, said about 16 Nigerian students are currently at the Seme border where they have been stopped from entering Nigeria. “As we speak, 16 Nigerian students are trying to return to the country. We have sent a dispatch to bring them to one of our isolation centre. “We don’t have much details but the situation is under control. We will bring them to a facility to determine their risk level,” Abayomi said. https://punchng.com/covid-19-nigerian-students-stranded-at-seme-border-lagos/ |
| Health › "If You Have Visited Our Abuja Regional Office In The Last 5 Days, Self-isolate" by Kwanza(op): 7:55pm On Mar 26, 2020 |
Smile Nigeria, an internet service provider, has asked anyone who visited its Abuja regional office in the last five days to self-isolate themselves. In a statement on Thursday, the service provider said one of its sales agents may have been exposed to a confirmed case of coronavirus. It said the office has been disinfected and closed down, adding that all its employees have been asked to self-isolate. “We are concerned that one of our Sales Agents based in Abuja may have been in contact with a confirmed case of the coronavirus,” the service provider said. “Further to the above, as a precautionary measure our Abuja Regional Office have been thoroughly disinfected/sanitized, and closed while employees have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. “We are requesting through this communication, if you have visited our Abuja Regional office in the last five (5) days, you are advised to take the necessary mandatory step of self-isolation for 14 days. Should you feel sick or exhibit any of the symptoms during this period, please contact the National Centre of Disease Control on 08009700001 or SMS 08099555599 to find out what to do. “The wellbeing of our Employees, Customers and the Community at large is of utmost importance at this time and always.” Nigeria has since recorded 51 coronavirus cases and one death. The Lagos state government said six patients have recovered and would soon be discharged. https://www.thecable.ng/alert-smile-asks-those-who-visited-its-abuja-regional-office-in-the-last-five-days-to-self-isolate 2 Shares
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| Health › Six COVID-19 Patients To Be Discharged In Lagos by Kwanza(op): 12:40pm On Mar 26, 2020 |
The Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Tunde Ajayi, has disclosed that six of the patients at the Infectious Disease Hospital have recovered.https://punchng.com/breaking-six-covid-19-patients-to-be-discharged-in-lagos/ 26 Likes 7 Shares
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| Politics › Presidency Confirms That President Buhari Tested Negative For Coronavirus by Kwanza(op): 3:58pm On Mar 25, 2020*. Modified: 4:30pm On Mar 25, 2020 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the novel Coronavirus. This is according to a statement by the Presidency. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina says the status is a thing of joy. The report on Buhari’s status comes on the heels of a similar report regarding the health of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The media aide to the Vice President, Laolu Akande had in a tweet on Tuesday noted that his principal was in self-isolation after the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, tested positive for the coronavirus. However, on Wednesday, Akande stated that the Vice President had tested negative. He said an official statement about the development will be issued by the Vice President’s Office soon. https://www.channelstv.com/2020/03/25/breaking-president-buhari-tests-negative-for-coronavirus/ |
| Health › Nigeria Confirms Two New Cases Of Coronavirus, Toll Now 46 by Kwanza(op): 7:05am On Mar 25, 2020 |
Two new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 1 in Lagos and 1 in Osunhttps://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1242692856944435200?s=19 4 Shares
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| Sports › BREAKING: UEFA Postpones Champions League, Europa League Finals by Kwanza(op): 8:00pm On Mar 23, 2020 |
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis in Europe, UEFA has today formally taken the decision to postpone the following matches, originally scheduled for May 2020: UEFA Women’s Champions League Final UEFA Europa League Final UEFA Champions League Final No decision has yet been made on rearranged dates. The working group, established last week as a result of the conference call among the stakeholders of European football, which was chaired by UEFA President, Aleksander Čeferin, will analyse the options available. The group has already begun its examination of the calendar. Announcements will be made in due course. https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=2641114.html |
| Politics › Coronavirus: Access Bank Closes Branch After Customer Tests Positive by Kwanza(op): 3:21pm On Mar 23, 2020 |
The Ligali Ayorinde Branch of Access Bank Plc was closed on Monday after a customer who visited last week tested positive to coronavirus. An urgent update posted on its official Twitter handle indicated that the unnamed customer visited on March 16 and showed no symptoms of the disease. The health of all our stakeholders remains paramount at Access Bank Plc, as we are adopting all necessary measures to ensure your safety at this time. We have informed the ministry of health and are working with them to resolve the issues as we continue to fight this corona pandemic. https://twitter.com/myaccessbank/status/1242070194127876101?s=19
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| Politics › Coronavirus: Lagos orders scavengers to vacate refuse dumpsites by Kwanza(op): 1:16pm On Mar 23, 2020 |
The Nigerian megacity, Lagos State in its bid to curb the coronavirus (COVID-19) has directed scavengers to immediately vacate all refuse dumpsites. In furtherance of measures introduced to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), the Lagos State Government has directed scavengers to immediately vacate all refuse dumpsites. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, directed the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to give immediate effect to the directive. The Commissioner added that under no circumstance should anyone be allowed to continue scavenging on the various dumpsites in the State, insisting that @Lawma_gov must ensure PSP operators are only allowed on dumpsites to discharge refuse and depart immediately. Bello stressed that no form of unwholesome business will be allowed to thrive on any of the dumpsites, reiterating that no form of gatherings either formal or informal by PSP operators is permitted on the sites. He appealed to Chairmen of Local Government Councils and Development Authorities to assist the State Government by ensuring that needless gathering of people on the streets and suburbs, including street traders, is prevented henceforth. Bello urged the Chairmen to take proactive measures by preventing a large gathering of people at gaming and betting centres within their localities at any point in time. https://twitter.com/followlasg/status/1242042064289832961?s=19 2 Likes
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| Politics › Coronavirus: Sanwoolu Asks Lagos Civil Servants To Stay At Home by Kwanza(op): 5:05pm On Mar 22, 2020 |
The Lagos state government has directed civil servants from grade level one to 12 to stay at home for the next fourteen days. Babajide Sanwoolu, the state governor, announced this in a public address on Sunday. He said the stay-at-home order would last for an initial period of 14 days. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/breaking-sanwoolu-asks-lagos-civil-servants-to-stay-at-home-over-coronavirus/ |
| Sports › Former Man Utd Midfielder Fellaini Tests Positive For Coronavirus In China by Kwanza(op): 6:40am On Mar 22, 2020 |
The ex-Red Devil is the first Chinese Super League player to be diagnosed with the virus Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus in the Chinese province of Jinan, according to a local health department. The former Everton and Manchester United player is currently lining up for Chinese Super League (CSL) side Shandong Luneng and arrived by train in Jinan on March 20 when the positive test was taken. Fellaini, 32, is the first CSL player to test positive for coronavirus to date, with that competition, like most around the world, currently suspended indefinitely. While Covid-19 originated from China, reports from the country have suggested a dramatic decrease in diagnosed cases over the past month as things deteriorate elsewhere around the world. Fellaini moved to Shandong in 2019 and enjoyed a successful first season with the club as he scored 13 goals in all competitions as his side finished fifth in the league. https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/former-man-utd-midfielder-fellaini-tests-positive-for/fpvgbjjnzcax1koz232jgyib4 |
| Politics › BREAKING: FG Suspends Railway Services Monday As Coronavirus Cases Increase by Kwanza(op): 5:54pm On Mar 21, 2020*. Modified: 6:25pm On Mar 21, 2020 |
The Nigerian Railway Corporation plans to suspend all passenger services in the country effective Monday, March 23, says the Federal Government. The suspension is not unconnected to the spread of the novel COVID-19 which increased from 12 to 22 in the country on Saturday. Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant on New Media to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), made this disclosure on Saturday via his verified Twitter handle. The PUNCH reports that FG also announced the closure of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; and the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja effective Monday, March 23. https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-suspends-railway-services-monday-as-coronavirus-cases-increase/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Nigerian Railways to shutdown train services nationwide by Kwanza(op): 1:03pm On Mar 21, 2020 |
The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) has concluded plans to shut down train services across the country. This is due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Credible sources within the NRC said the closure of the train services will be announced by the NRC later today. The NRC is yet to officially make the announcement. Details shortly https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/breaking-nigerian-railways-to-shutdown-train-services-nationwide.html |
| Foreign Affairs › Just In; Coronavirus: Staff Member In VP Mike Pence's Office Tests Positive by Kwanza(op): 12:26am On Mar 21, 2020 |
A staff member in Vice President Mike Pence's office has tested positive for coronavirus, Pence's spokesperson said Friday evening. "This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus. Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual," said Katie Miller. "Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines." https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/staffer-vice-president-office-coronavirus/index.html |
| Sports › Covid-19: Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets, 76ers Team Members Test Positive by Kwanza(op): 8:36am On Mar 20, 2020 |
The covid-19 virus has hit the NBA hard following positive tests for four players from Brooklyn Nets, two players from Utah Jazz and Wood of Detroit Pistons. This morning, more tests have turned positive for other players and clubs. The Denver Nuggets announced that a member of their organisation tested positive. https://twitter.com/nuggets/status/1240712954695184384?s=19 Following four Brooklyn Nets players testing positive for COVID-19, because Los Angeles Lakers’ players were exposed to them during our game against the Nets on March 10, our team physicians and public health officials recommended coronavirus testing for the players. We learned today that two Lakers players have tested positive. Both players are currently asymptomatic, in quarantine and under the care of the team’s physician. All players and members of the Lakers staff are being asked to continue to observe self-quarantine and shelter at home guidelines, closely monitor their health, consult with their personal physicians and maintain constant communication with the team. The health and well-being of our players, our organization, our fans, and all those potentially impacted by this situation is paramount. As always, we appreciate the support of our fans, family and friends, and wish everyone affected by this virus a speedy recovery. https://www.nba.com/amp/lakers/news/200319-statement-from-the-los-angeles-lakers?__twitter_impression=true Boston Celtics also confirmed a player had tested positive https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1240784157023842305?s=19 Marcus Smart confirmed it via his SM handle he tested positive.
The Philadelphia 76ers also confirmed via an official statement that 3 members of the organisation also tested positive. https://www.nba.com/sixers/team-statement
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| Politics › Coronavirus: INEC Postpones Imo, Bayelsa Senatorial Bye-elections by Kwanza(op): 8:25pm On Mar 19, 2020 |
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the senatorial bye-elections for Bayelsa, Imo and Plateau states for fear of the rampaging Coronavirus. https://twitter.com/inecnigeria/status/1240689020226555905?s=19
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