1. First Lagos Coronavirus Patient Suffers Depression
The government of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, has said the Italian being treated for coronavirus at the Infectious Disease Centre, Yaba, has suffered depression. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known during a press briefing on Friday. Abayomi said the Italian, who had been at the centre for one week, was responding to treatment, but would only be released when he would no longer be a threat to the other members of society.
2. Coronavirus: Health Minister Provides Fresh Update On Three Suspected Cases
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Friday confirmed that two out of the three recent suspected cases of coronavirus in Lagos are negative. Concise News reports that the remaining result, according to the minister, was still being awaited. Commissioner for health in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Professor Akin Abayomi, had, on Thursday, disclosed that three cases were being tested in the Lagos isolation centre.
3. Coronavirus: All Three Suspected Cases In Lagos Test Negative
The government of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, says the three suspected cases of coronavirus reported in the state have tested negative. Commissioner for Health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi, made this known on Friday, hours after Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, had confirmed that two out of the three suspected cases had turned out negative.
4. Coronavirus Chases 300 Million Children Out Of School
Nearly 300 million students worldwide have been forced to stay at home due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Concise News understands that 13 countries have shut schools nationwide.
5. PDP Reacts To Approval Of Buhari’s $22.7bn Loan
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) senators for approving President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a fresh $22.7 billion loan. Concise News understands that the application of the loan, which was approved on Thursday, had been condemned by many Nigerians.
6. Court Stops Kano Agency From Investigating Emir Sanusi
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday has restrained the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission from investigating Emir Muhammad Sanusi II over alleged land deals. The presiding Judge, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, who granted an interim injunction order directed parties to maintain status-quo pending hearing and determination of the substantive suit brought before him by the Plaintiff, Emir Sanusi.
7. UNILAG Seeks Reversal Of Convocation Suspension
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has asked the federal government to reverse the suspension of its 51st convocation which was slated for March 9 till March 12. In a memo issued after its emergency meeting on March 4, the management highlighted the disadvantages of not going ahead with the convocation as planned.
8. 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Ogun
42 persons have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. The suspects were arrested in Ilaro area of Ogun State by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the anti-graft agency. According to the commission, the suspects whose ages range between 18 and 33 years, were apprehended at different locations of the state.
9. 2face: Why I Didn’t Help Dammy Krane While Signed To My Label
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has shared a screenshot of the message he received from legendary singer 2face, who admitted not to have rendered him any help while signed under his label Hypertek. According to the message 2face sent to Krane, the legal issue he faced during the period was the major barrier.
10. Calvert-Lewin Signs New Everton Contract Until 2025
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been rewarded for his fine run of form after signing a new five-year contract on Friday until June 2025. Calvert-Lewin has scored 15 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions this season. The 22-year-old has been in an especially rich vein of form since Carlo Ancelotti took over as manager in December.
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