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The Nigerian Ports Authority Disputes NCDC Claims of New Covid-19 Cases Found on a Vessel in Lagos
27Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Nigerian Ports Authority Disputes NCDC Claims of New Covid-19 Cases Found on a Vessel in Lagos

Confirmation of 12 new cases of Coronavirus in Lagos was announced by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night. The agency's tweet mentioned that 6 of the cases were identified on a vessel that arrived in Lagos.   Challenging this assertion, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has demanded the NCDC provide information about the vessel where the cases were supposedly found.   Expressing their discontent on Twitter through their official handle, NPA stated; Hello @NCDCgov. In respect to the 6 new cases that "were detected on a vessel" in Lagos, the Authority in collaboration with Port Health has not recorded any confirmed cases to date.     
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NCDC’s Claim of New Coronavirus Cases on Lagos Vessel Challenged by Nigerian Ports Authority
27Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NCDC’s Claim of New Coronavirus Cases on Lagos Vessel Challenged by Nigerian Ports Authority

Confirmation of 12 new cases of Coronavirus in Lagos was announced by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night. The agency's tweet mentioned that 6 of the cases were discovered on a vessel that arrived in Lagos. However, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has contested this assertion and has requested the NCDC to provide information about the vessel where the cases were identified. In a tweet from its official handle, NPA addressed NCDC: Hello @NCDCgov. The Authority, in collaboration with Port Health, has not confirmed any cases to date regarding the 6 new cases that "were detected on a vessel" in Lagos.
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US dollar reintroduced in Zimbabwe due to coronavirus impact
27Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US dollar reintroduced in Zimbabwe due to coronavirus impact

Zimbabwe has reversed its decision to ban the use of foreign currencies in local transactions, allowing citizens to use United States dollars for payments following approval from the country's Central Bank. Zimbabwe's central bank governor, John Mangudy, stated that reintroducing foreign currency for transactions is part of the measures to alleviate the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on society and the economy. "The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (the Bank) is offering an option to use free funds to pay for goods and services chargeable in local currency, in order to facilitate transactions during this difficult period. This intervention addresses the country's limited access to foreign finance, which is adversely affecting the country's balance-of-payments position." ...
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President Buhari orders release of N10bn grant to Lagos state govt to tackle Coronavirus pandemic
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari orders release of N10bn grant to Lagos state govt to tackle Coronavirus pandemic

President Buhari has directed the allocation of a N10 billion grant to the Lagos state government to address the increasing COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Additionally, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has received N5 billion to enhance its facilities and personnel nationwide. Echoing these efforts, the President has instructed the immediate closure of international airports and land borders for a four-week period. In a statement, the President highlighted several measures, including the provision of financial resources to states, the NCDC, and the Nigerian Air Force, along with the suspension of commuter trains to control the spread of the virus. Furthermore, he discussed fiscal and monetary policies, as well as engagements with international partners to aid the national...
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President Buhari Spotted in Office, Presidency Counters Fake News
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari Spotted in Office, Presidency Counters Fake News

Addressing rumors of President Buhari and his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari's departure for the UK, the presidency has shared a photo of the President in his office on Thursday, March 26.    The photo was posted on the verified Nigerian president's Twitter handle @NGRPresident with a caption that read: The concocted audio message about President @MBuhari’s whereabouts should be totally disregarded. It is Fake News in its entirety. The President tonight at the State House, at work.   Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, also shared a photo of the President in one of his offices, stating: President @MBuhari; still at work!    
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President Buhari Photographed in His Office, Presidency Counters Rumors
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari Photographed in His Office, Presidency Counters Rumors

President Buhari was photographed in his office, countering rumors that he and his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, had departed for the UK the previous night.   The verified Nigerian President's Twitter handle @NGRPresident shared the photo with the caption: "The concocted audio message about President @MBuhari’s whereabouts should be totally disregarded. It is Fake News in its entirety. The President tonight at the State House, at work."   Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, also shared the photo and wrote: President @MBuhari; still at work!    
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President Buhari not briefing Nigerians over the Coronavirus pandemic is ‘a matter of style'- Femi Adesina (Video)
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari not briefing Nigerians over the Coronavirus pandemic is ‘a matter of style'- Femi Adesina (Video)

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, recently appeared on Channels TV where he discussed the president's decision to not directly address the nation regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. He described this choice as "a matter of style." When asked about the president's absence from addressing the nation during this crisis, Adesina explained that President Buhari has opted for a different approach, setting up a Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to provide regular briefings. According to Adesina, the Minister of Health, the Minister of State for Health, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also provide briefings, ensuring there is no lack of information. Adesina emphasize...
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Obituary: Renowned stage actor, Mark Blum, succumbs to coronavirus at age 69
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Obituary: Renowned stage actor, Mark Blum, succumbs to coronavirus at age 69

Mark Blum, a seasoned American stage actor, has passed away due to complications arising from coronavirus at the age of 69.   Janet Zarish, his wife of 15 years, revealed that he breathed his last at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, having been diagnosed with the coronavirus just the week before. She also disclosed that Blum had a history of asthma.    The New York theater company Playwrights Horizons also issued a statement confirming the loss of the actor, known for his notable roles in “Crocodile Dundee” and “Desperately Seeking Susan.”    “With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week,” the company said. “Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to thea...
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14 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus reported in Nigeria, with 12 in Lagos and 2 in FCT
26Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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14 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus reported in Nigeria, with 12 in Lagos and 2 in FCT

The NCDC has confirmed 14 new cases of Coronavirus.   According to a tweet posted on Thursday evening, the agency stated that 12 new cases were reported in Lagos and 2 in Abuja.   Out of the 12 confirmed cases in Lagos, 6 were identified on a vessel, while three are returning travellers.   Currently, the total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria is 65.  
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