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COVID-19: Lagos suspend public gatherings, order school closure

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The Lagos State Government last night announced the shut down of all public and private schools with effect from Monday, March 23, 2020, as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus. The state’s Ministry of Education in a statement personally signed by the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, stated that it had become necessary to prevent children and their teachers from getting vulnerable to the pandemic. “It is important for parents to ensure that their children practise ‘social distancing’ while at home, wash their hands…

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Man arrested for defiling four-year-old girl, says ‘we we’re friends’

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Police in Jos have arrested a 20-year-old man, Mr Isaac Boniface, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl in the Dahwol community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, who claimed to be working with a mattress manufacturing firm, was among the over 22 suspected criminals paraded by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Isaac Akinmoyede, for various offences at the command’s headquarters in Jos on Wednesday. Boniface, who confessed to defiling the victim, said that he committed the act because the little girl was his friend. He…

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Man Infected With Coronavirus After Taking Mistress To Italy

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An unidentified patient has tested positive to the novel coronavirus that is currently rocking the world. The man who is reported to be in his late 30s is said to be “in a blind panic” because he contracted the virus during a secret trip to Italy with his mistress. Described as “well-heeled and with a high-flying job,” he reportedly told his wife he was away on a business trip within the UK. According to a report, he disclosed to public health coordinators in the north of England the truth about how he…

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NNPC reduces petrol price to N125 per litre

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The pump price of petrol has been reduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, from N145 per litre to N125. President Muhammadu Bulgaria approved the price reduction after the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, briefed him on the matter. Sylva also made a presentation to the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday. “The drop in crude oil prices has pushed the expected open market price of imported petrol below the official pump price of 145 per litre,” Sylva said. He added, “Therefore, the FG is directing the…

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American dies in Ekiti, driver tests positive to coronavirus

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The death of an American, who reportedly died of the Corona virus in Ekiti State has been confirmed by the government yesterday. It also disclosed the positive case of the virus in a patient in the State. The American, who was 27 years old, was visiting Nigeria from Richmond, Virginia, USA, in the company of his caregiver, a Nigerian female age 31, of Ekiti origin. The Ekiti State Taskforce on Covid-19 said the state recorded an incidence of a Nigerian male, 38 years old, of Ekiti origin, who tested positive…

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5 new cases of COVID-19 including 6 weeks old baby confirmed

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The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Wednesday, confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria within the last 36 hours, bringing a total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 8. The minister of health, Dr. Osagoe Ehanire  explained that out of the five new positive cases 3 arrived from the United States, while 2 came in from the United Kingdom. “We are still collating information on the travellers; 2 of the 3 from the US are Nigerian, a mother and child, making the 6 weeks old baby the youngest…

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Kate Henshaw gets South Africa Rapid Lion Award For Best Actress In A Supporting Role

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Kate Henshaw, Nollywood actress, has been recognised for her acting skills in South Africa as she bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role at The South Africa International Film Festival: Rapid Lion Award 2020. The award is for her role in the film “The Ghost And The House Of Truth.” Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate the award, she shared a picture with the caption: “I am beyond happy to have won this award on Saturday, 14th of March, 2020 all the way in South Africa and have my…

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12 private schools closed in Anambra over strike

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Anambra state government has announced the closure of 12 private schools in the state, following their decision to embark on strike over alleged extortion by the government. The state Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof Kate Omenugha, on Tuesday accused them of engaging in irregularities. The schools are Jubilee Secondary School, Jonjay Comprehensive Secondary School, Redemption Model Secondary School, Higher Achievers Secondary School and Spencer Secondary School. Others are City High Secondary School, Summit Comprehensive College, Dominion Comprehensive Secondary School, Keep Looking to Jesus Comprehensive Secondary School,  Azia Comprehensive Secondary School,…

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DSTV, others under investigation over prepaid billing

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Satellite cable television service providers in Nigeria are currently under investigation by members of the House of Representatives for refusing the calls by Nigerians to adopt ‘pay per view’ subscription plan. Members of the House took turns to particularly criticise Digital Satellite Television, a South Africa-based company owned by MultiChoice, for cheating its Nigerian subscribers by restricting them to prepaid plans. Consequently, the House resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to probe into the matter, with the mandate to invite Federal Government agencies regulating the industry, including the…

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Ryan Reynolds And Wife Donate $1 Million To Fight Coronavirus

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In a bid to help America’s state of health, concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Hollywood couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are giving out $1million for the provision of food in the USA. The “Green Lantern” actor and his “Gossip Girl” star wife took to their Instagram pages to announce that the donation would be split between the “Feeding America” and Foodbanks Canada” organisations. They also urged others who are privileged to help donate to people that cannot provide food and basic food essentials for themselves. Both expressed their deep-felt love…

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