1. Nigeria Records 10 New Coronavirus Cases
Nigeria’s Health Ministry says 10 new cases of coronavirus pandemic have been confirmed in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun and Ekiti states. This was disclosed by the country’s Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, in a tweet on Saturday.
2. Coronavirus: Lagos Restricts Social, Religious Gatherings To 20 People
After an increase in the number of coronavirus confirmed cases on Saturday, the government of Lagos state has restricted social and religious gatherings to 20. The government said this move would assist the state in tracing number of people if need be.
3. Coronavirus: Abuja Bans Gathering Of More Than 50 Persons
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has placed a ban on gathering of more than 50 persons to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Malam n.Abubakar Sani, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Media and Strategic Communications, made this known in a statement made available to the press. Sani revealed that the decision was made after a meeting between religious leaders and the FCT administratio
4. Nine Kidnap Victims Rescued In Zamfara
Nine victims kidnapped by bandits in Bindim and Koli towns in Maru, Zamfara State, have been rescued by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji. This was revealed in a statement by the spokesman for the Defence Headquarters, Benard Onyeuko, who said the victims were seven males and two females.
5. Coronavirus: Nigerian Railways To Shut Down Train Services
Due to the increasing number of recorded cases of coronavirus, the Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) will be shutting down train services across the country. This was disclosed by a credible source of the corporation, according to Daily Trust. The report says NRC will be making the announcement later on Saturday.
6. Benue: What We’re Doing About Boundary Crisis Between Ngbo, Agila People – Ortom
Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has disclosed that his government is mobilizing traditional rulers “to reach out to their people” to end the boundary crisis between the Ngbo people of Ebonyi state and Agila people of Benue state. According to Vanguard, Ortom granted the interview where he revealed this after an emergency security council meeting in the state recently.
7. Shege-Ka-Fasa: CAC Denies Registration Of Security Outfit
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has denied registration of Shege-Ka-Fasa, a floated Northern security outfit named ‘Operation Shege Ka Fasa’. Concise News reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) earlier unveiled the Security Initiative, and appealed to governors of states in northern Nigeria to approve it.
8. Coronavirus: Juventus Star Dybala Confirms He’s Positive
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has confirmed both he and his girlfriend have tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19), making him the third Juve player with the disease. “Hi everyone, I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I have tested positive,” wrote the Argentina international on his Instagram page.
9. North Korea Fires Two ‘Ballistic Missiles’ As World Struggles With Coronavirus
North Korea appears not to be bothered about the spread of the coronavirus across the world as Pyongyang fired what “two short-range ballistic missiles” off its east coast on Saturday. It is not clear whether North Korea has any cases of COVID-19 as the country is highly secretive. More than 11,000 people have died as a result of this virus and over 250,000 infections have been recorded worldwide.
10. Kenny Rogers: Country Music Legend Dies Aged 81
Kenny Rogers, a country music legend, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday. Rogers, known for hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille” and “Islands in the Stream,” passed at home. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” his family said in a statement.
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