Friday, 24 April 2020

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus cases in Nigeria skyrocket to 1095” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus cases in Nigeria skyrocket to 1095” plus 29 more


BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus cases in Nigeria skyrocket to 1095

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 04:10 PM PDT

Nigeria has recorded 114 new cases of COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced. With this new development, Nigeria have now crossed the 1,000 mark with the total number...

Coronavirus will end within one minute if government allows me open my church - Lord’s Chosen General Overseer

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 07:09 PM PDT

The General Overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has claimed that if churches are allowed to reopen, then the coronavirus would be crushed in one...

Lagos records highest Coronavirus infections in a single day

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:30 PM PDT

Lagos State has recorded a staggering 80 new cases of Coronavirus, the highest it has recorded in one day. According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, of the 114 new coronavirus...

I'm not donating any money for Coronavirus relief, nobody should tell me how I spend my money - Emmanuel Adebayor

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:20 PM PDT

Emmanuel Adebayor has defended his refusal to donate to Togo capital Lome's coronavirus battle and distanced himself from fellow African football stars Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o. The...

Oyo state government threatens to return 1,800 bags of rice donated by FG

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:16 PM PDT

The Oyo State Government on Friday indicated that it might return the 1,800 bags of rice donated to the state by the Federal Government as COVID-19 palliative on the grounds that the rice had been...

Drama as Benue index case denies being infected with Coronavirus

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:14 PM PDT

A British-Nigerian woman alleged to be Benue State's COVID-19 index case on Friday denied ever being infected. Susan Idoko-Okpe, 56, from Otukpa in Ogbadigo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue...

Why COVID-19 lockdown cannot be lifted for now - NCDC

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:11 PM PDT

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has explained why the lockdown measure should not be relaxed amid efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The President...

Abuja, Lagos hotels close doors to Nigerians returning from abroad

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 07:12 PM PDT

Amid preparations for the evacuation of Nigerians abroad due to the raging coronavirus disease across the world, hotels in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory have refused to make their rooms...

Nigerian prayer warrior dies while observing 14-days dry fasting to end Coronavirus in Nigeria

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:48 PM PDT

A woman identified as a Nigerian prayer warrior, Mrs Nefor has died from a 14-day dry fast against COVID-19 in Nigeria. The fast took place at her home located along MTN road, Okirighwre, Sapele,...

“Disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment comment was sarcasm” – Donald Trump explains

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:45 PM PDT

American president, Donald Trump claims he was being sarcastic 'to see what would happen' when he suggested Americans might be able to ingest household cleaners to treat coronavirus. Trump said he...

Coronavirus Lockdown Effect: Mikano Limited sacks 600 workers

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:42 PM PDT

Mikano International Limited, Lagos, Nigeria, has sacked over 600 workers as a result of biting Coronavirus effect. Family members of some of the sacked workers expressed shock over the sack of...

COVID-19 vaccine is coming sooner than expected - Bill Gates

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:38 PM PDT

U.S. billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates, said a vaccine for the rampaging COVID-19 disease may come between 18-24 months. He said on NBC Today Show on Friday that there is evidence that this...

Coronavirus Lockdown Effect: Arik Air cuts workers’ salaries by 80%

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:40 PM PDT

COVID-19 is ravaging Nigeria's aviation industry forcing flag carrier Arik Air to take drastic measures as it announced 80 per cent cut in the salaries of all workers for April, 2020. The decision...

COVID-19: We won’t allow returning Nigerians to self-isolate – FG

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:28 PM PDT

The Federal Government says it will not accept the request to self-isolate by Nigerians abroad willing to come back home. "We will not accept the request to self-isolate because it will be difficult...

7 health workers test positive to COVID-19 in Borno

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:31 PM PDT

Dr. Salihu Kwaya-Bura, Secretary, Borno High Powered Response Team on Convid-19, on Friday said that seven health workers tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Kwaya-Bura, who...

Abba Kyari tried to clean up Nigeria, says The Economist of London

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:37 PM PDT

The Economist of London says Abba Kyari, the late chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, tried to clean up Nigeria before his demise. Exactly one week ago, Kyari died from COVID-19...

Most COVID-19 patients in Nigeria are between 31 and 40 years -Health minister

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:39 PM PDT

Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says most of those who have tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria are aged between 31 and 40 years. Speaking at the briefing of the presidential task force on...

BREAKING: 10 COVID-19 patients discharged in Lagos

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 11:23 AM PDT

Ten patients receiving treatment for  COVID-19 in Lagos state have been discharged. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, broke the news on Friday, disclosing that they are three females...

Covid-19: NCDC hints at extension of shutdown

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 11:54 AM PDT

Barely two days to the end of the second round of a 14-day shutdown of the nation's capital, Abuja as well as Lagos and Ogun states, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC has hinted at the...

We’ve not abandoned our citizens abroad – Nigeria

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:00 PM PDT

The federal government has described claims that it had abandoned Nigerians stranded in other countries their fate as misleading. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, who explained...

US coronavirus death toll exceeds 50,000

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 11:55 AM PDT

The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 50,000 on Friday, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University. According to the tracker, 50,031 people have now died in the...

Why Nigerian Governors agreed on 14 days lockdown – Abiodun

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 11:25 AM PDT

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has explained why all Nigerian governors agreed to stop inter-state movement. He said the major reason was to curtail interstate spread of Coronavirus. Abiodun...

FIFA to give members $150m of virus relief funds

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:30 AM PDT

FIFA will release $150 million (139 million euros) to its member football associations to help handle financial troubles caused by the coronavirus, the global governing body said on Friday. FIFA...

COVID-19: NLC opposes use of contributory pension for palliatives

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:25 AM PDT

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday said it opposed to the use of contributory pension as palliatives for workers as part of the move to cushion the effect of the lockdown over Coronavirus...

Abba Kyari played a major role in the repatriation of $300m Abacha Loot -US

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:18 AM PDT

The United States government has described Abba Kyari as a "dedicated public servant and respected interlocutor". Kyari, who was chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died of complications...

10 worst hit Coronavirus States in Nigeria

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:18 AM PDT

As at Thursday, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has released 981 confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria. The positive cases were recorded from 7,153 samples tested. Some States and the...

Nigeria Immigration extends suspension of passport processing

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:18 AM PDT

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has ordered the extension of suspension placed on passport processing and migrant e-registration. The date was...

COVID-19: FG inaugurates task team for movement of agricultural products

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:13 AM PDT

The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated a seven-man Joint Technical Task Team on Emergency Response to COVID-19 to ensure unrestricted movement of agricultural products across the country. The...

Eredivisie officially ends season, Ajax denied title

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:34 AM PDT

Eredivisie, highest echelon of professional football in the Netherlands has ended the league's season, as Ajax is denied the title, without promotion or relegation of clubs. The decision was made by...

NJC recommends appointment of 70 judges, compulsory retirement for two

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:03 AM PDT

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday recommended the immediate compulsory retirement of two judges -Aliyu Musa and Chukwuma Francis Abosi for acts of misconduct. Liman is of the Bauchi State...

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