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Ex-MD PPMC dies of coronavirus, becoming Nigeria’s first casualty

March 23, 2020 Health 45

A 67-year-old patient, Suleiman Achimugu, has died of coronavirus, making the first death case in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed. NCDC gave the confirmation in its update on the virus on…

UK automaker, Bentley, shuts down

March 20, 2020 Latest News 62

Bentley will stop car production at its British factory from the end of Friday for four weeks over the coronavirus outbreak, one of the final automakers in Britain to announce such plans. Parent company Volkswagen…

Coronavirus: Another four Nigerians test positive in Lagos

March 19, 2020 Health 176

The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that four new persons have tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 11. This means that the over 12…

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TMC urges FG to close borders as COVID-19 ravages the world

March 19, 2020 General News 121

The Muslim Congress (TMC), on Thursday, advised the Federal Government to urgently close all land, air and sea borders entering the country, in order to prevent the spread of the highly-contagious coronavirus. Dr Luqman AbdurRaheem, the…

Senior citizens enrolling into NOUN inspiration to younger people

March 18, 2020 Education 107

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris, is among the 16 PhD students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdalla Adamu, made the disclosure in an…

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Oyetola commends FG as best young Nigerian scientists emerge

March 18, 2020 Education 118

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola has commended the federal government effort at promoting science and technology education among the younger ones. The commendation followed the award of a full scholarship, up to doctorate level, in any science-based…

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Sanwo-Olu sets up N2bn relief fund for Abule Ado explosion victims

March 16, 2020 Environment 78

The Lagos State Government on Monday sets up a N2 billion Emergency Relief Fund to assist victims of Sunday’s explosion at Abule Ado area of the state. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the establishment of the…