1. Coronavirus: Nigerians With At Least N5,000 Account Balance To Get Cash – FG
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar, has said that the Nigerians who will benefit from the cash disbursement during the coronavirus lockdown are those who have at least 5,000 naira in their accounts. In an interview with State House correspondents, Umar stated that the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme would also be of benefit to those who recharge their mobile lines with at least 100 naira.
2. Coronavirus: Nigeria Records 34 New Infections, Tally Now 407
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 34 new coronavirus cases in the country, bringing the total number to 407. Concise News reports that, of the new cases, 18 were recorded in Lagos, the epicentre of coronavirus in Nigeria, 12 in Kano, while two were confirmed in neighbouring Katsina. The health agency, in a tweet posted late Wednesday, also confirmed one case each in Delta and Niger states.
3. Coronavirus: Kano Records First Death, 14 Cases
The government of Kano state, northwest Nigeria, has confirmed the death of one person as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Wednesday, 15th April 2020. As at 11:55 pm, 1 death of #COVID19 has been recorded in Kano State,” it said.
4. Coronavirus Kills Lagos Medical Doctor
A medical doctor who tried to manage a coronavirus patient at a private hospital in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, has died as a result of the disease. The 51-year-old doctor was reported dead at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday after he was rushed to the hospital.
5. COVID-19: Lagos Discharges 16 Patients
The government of Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, has announced that 16 persons who tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged after recovering. Those discharged included 14 males and 2 females, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It was learned that three foreigners – Briton, Polish and Chinese – were also among the recovered patients.
6. Fire Guts Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters
Fire has gutted the headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday. The cause of the fire, which gutted the building located in Maitama, was not known at the time of pubishing this report.
7. FCTA Bans Okada In Abuja, Issues New Guidelines On COVID-19
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued new measures and guidelines to help in its fight against the spread of COVID-19. This is due to the failure of some parts of the FCT to comply to the restriction of movement to curb the spread of the virus.
8. Seyi Makinde Donates Blood For COVID-19 Research
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to donate his blood to experts to use in their research on COVID-19. The governor disclosed this in a tweet days after he recovered from the virus which he said was due to his usage of black seed and honey. He also revealed that Oyo is advocating for the use of local products in the treatment of COVID-19.
9. Lockdown: Ekiti CP Urges Policemen To Respect Citizens
The commissioner of police in Ekiti state, Asuquo Amba, has urged policemen to respect the rights of citizens of the state during the restriction period. This is in reaction to cries that security agents have been maltreating traders since partial lockdown was imposed on the state due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
10. Ighalo Names Two Players As Reason For Rejecting Super Eagles Comback
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has given reasons why he will not play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria again. Ighalo, who revealed in a recent interview that he still keeps in touch with coach Gernot Rohr, said that situations might make him change his mind later on
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