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170 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

4May

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170 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

The count of new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has reached 170. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that amongst these cases, 39 were documented in Lagos, 29 in Kano, 24 in Ogun, 18 in Bauchi, 15 in Kaduna, 12 in the FCT, 12 in Sokoto, 8 in Katsina, 7 in Borno, 3 in Nasarawa, 2 in Adamawa, and 1 in Oyo. Consequently, Nigeria now has 2558 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 400 patients discharged from the isolation centers and 87 deaths recorded. Images depicting the statistics are available below: ![170 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/170-new-cases-of-COVID-19-recorded-in-Nigeria.PNG) ![170 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1704248782_140_170-new-ca...

3May

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Cristiano Ronaldo Surprises His Mother with a New Mercedes on Portuguese Mother’s Day (photo)

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has presented his mother, Maria Dolores, with a brand new Mercedes to celebrate Portuguese Mother's Day. Maria Dolores, who is 65 years old and a mother of four, took to social media to flaunt her latest gift, expressing her gratitude to her children. She wrote on Instagram to her 2.2 million followers: "Thank you to my children for the gifts I received today. Happy day to all mothers." View this post on Instagram ...

Nine pastors arrested in Bayelsa for holding church service

3May

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Nine pastors arrested in Bayelsa for holding church service

The holding of church service by nine pastors in Bayelsa has led to their arrest. Governor Douye Diri had issued a lockdown order which was violated by the pastors leading to their arrest by the Bayelsa State Task Force on COVID-19. The arrested pastors included P. B. Barima of the Methodist Church, Obogoro; Timi Aaron of Believers Love World, Akenfa; Adaba Glory of Saint Paul Healing Church; and Chris Ezene of God’s Grace Salvation Ministry, Obogoro. Also arrested were Plus B. James of Prophetic Grace Love Ministry, Opolo; Alfred Munemune of Halleluyah Deliverance Ministries International; Daniel Owi, Winners Chapel, Obogoro; Sardauna Oguta, All for Christ Zion Church, Akenfa 3; and Tony Justice Samugba, New Covenant Tabernacle Ministry also of Akenfa 3. The pastors are currently in de...

Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman undergoes heart procedure after being rushed to the hospital with chest pain

3May

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Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman undergoes heart procedure after being rushed to the hospital with chest pain

The Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, has undergone a heart procedure after being rushed to the hospital with chest pain. The Dutch football association, the KNVB, confirmed that Koeman underwent a "successful cardiac catheterisation" and is expected to be released from the hospital on Monday. In a statement, the KNVB expressed their well wishes for Koeman's recovery, stating, "We wish Ronald a lot of strength and improvement." A tweet from the KNVB also conveyed shock at the situation but expressed relief that Koeman's condition was improving. Koeman's business manager, Rob Jansen, revealed that the former footballer had been hospitalized after experiencing chest pain following a bike ride. Koeman's wife, Bartina, disclosed to De Telegraaf newspaper that he was taken to the hospital by...

Nobody asked US for compensation over 2009 flu — Chinese embassy fires back at Oby Ezekwesili

3May

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Nobody asked US for compensation over 2009 flu — Chinese embassy fires back at Oby Ezekwesili

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has issued a response to former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, who called for compensation from China over the Coronavirus pandemic. In the response, the press secretary of the Chinese embassy in Nigeria, Sun Saixiong, dismissed Ezekwesili's demand, stating that it makes no sense. Saixiong questioned why no one had demanded compensation for the 2009 H1N1 flu, which originated in the US and caused nearly 200,000 deaths. The statement emphasized that the virus is a common enemy to all mankind and may strike anytime, anywhere, and called for solidarity and cooperation in addressing major public health crises. The response from the Chinese Embassy, as published in The Guardian, urged for the international community to work together instead of resorting ...

Bauchi's new Coronavirus patients contracted the disease through community transmission

3May

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Bauchi's new Coronavirus patients contracted the disease through community transmission

The Commissioner for Health in Bauchi state, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, has confirmed the presence of five new cases of Coronavirus in the state. These patients are believed to have contracted the virus through community transmission. The overall number of cases in the state has now reached 54, with six discharged cases and 47 active cases. Dr Aliyu Maigoro specifically stated that the new cases did not involve any Almajiri, and that they originated from the community. This affirmation was made during an interview with The Nation.

Woman assaults male police officer and 2 policewomen in Oyo state

3May

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Woman assaults male police officer and 2 policewomen in Oyo state

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, expressed dismay over the attacks on police officers. The IGP reacted to a video showing a woman assaulting the DCO II, Eruwa Police Division, ASP Adeyemo Ogunyemi, and commended his uncommon restraint and professionalism during the unprovoked attack. The incident took place on May 1, while Ogunyemi was carrying out COVID-19 enforcement duties at Gbolagunte, Okeola area of Eruwa, Ibarapa, Oyo state. Adamu also revealed that the woman assaulted two female police officers, Inspr. Ojola Abiola and Inspr. Queen Eguaoje, and bit one of them on May 2 when they attempted to invite her to the police station for the earlier assault on the DCO. The Police Chief condemned similar attacks on police officers in oth...

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo says there is 'enormous evidence' that the Coronavirus originated in Wuhan laboratory in China

3May

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US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo says there is 'enormous evidence' that the Coronavirus originated in Wuhan laboratory in China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserts substantial evidence exists suggesting the Coronavirus originated in a Wuhan laboratory in China US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo recently claimed that there is a wealth of evidence supporting the notion that the Coronavirus pandemic originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. During his appearance on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Pompeo made the assertion. Pompeo stated that, "There's enormous evidence that that's where this began. We've said from the beginning that this was a virus that originated in Wuhan, China." 'We took a lot of grief for that from the outset. But I think the whole world can see now. Remember, China has a history of infecting the world, and they have a history of running substandard laboratories,' he added. ...

Reduce Interest Rates, Provide Tax Reliefs as Nigeria battles COVID19– Bola Tinubu tells Banks and FG

3May

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Reduce Interest Rates, Provide Tax Reliefs as Nigeria battles COVID19– Bola Tinubu tells Banks and FG

Bola Tinubu, the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised the Federal Government to provide tax reliefs that would aid financial institutions in the country to reduce their interest rates. He has also urged banks to offer tax reliefs and low interest rates to cushion the economic impact of the COVID19 pandemic in the country. In his recent statement, the former Lagos state governor emphasized that lower rates will contribute to domestic investment, production, and job creation. He acknowledged that while lower rates may initially have some negative impact on inflation and the exchange rate, the economic dislocations caused by the coronavirus will serve to mitigate those temporary consequences. Tinubu also presented a detailed argument against high interest rat...

Call from Bola Tinubu to Banks and FG: Lower Interest Rates, Provide Tax Reliefs amidst COVID-19

3May

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Call from Bola Tinubu to Banks and FG: Lower Interest Rates, Provide Tax Reliefs amidst COVID-19

Bola Tinubu, the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Federal Government to facilitate tax reliefs for financial institutions in the country to lower their interest rates, and for banks to offer tax reliefs and low interest rates to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. In his recent statement, the former Governor of Lagos State highlighted that reduced rates will boost domestic investment and production, leading to job creation. He emphasized that while lower rates may initially impact inflation and the exchange rate negatively, the economic disruptions caused by the coronavirus would help alleviate these temporary drawbacks. Below is the full statement by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. THE CASE AGAINST HIGH I...