The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing

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These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And it seems almost no nation is spared. As infection rates rise, so does panic across financial markets, as economies drastically slow down and supply chains are severely disrupted. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. As such, it can no longer be business as usual. Each day, the situation evolves and requires constant reviews of precautionary measures and strategies. In the midst of all this, we must all worry about the…

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Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland rates Sadio Mane above Mo Salah, Wilfred Ndidi

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Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has given his verdict on who he considers to be Africa’s best player at the moment and his choice might not come as a shock to many. Haaland, 19, is one of football’s rising stars and has quickly shot to prominence among fans following the well-publicized transfer battle among Europe’s biggest sides for the Norwegian’s signature. He famously turned down Manchester United, the English Premier League and the chance to be reunited with his former Coach and Norway Legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the process…

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It is absolute and utter rubbish to say 5G spreads coronavirus – NHS chief

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By Agency The UK’s national medical director for NHS England, Stephen Powis, has condemned vandals in the country who attacked new 5G mobile phone network masts, after discredited claims it helped spread the coronavirus. Powis called the 5G and coronavirus theory “absolute and utter rubbish” and said he was “absolutely outraged (and) disgusted” that vital infrastructure in the United Kingdom had been targeted during a national emergency. “The reality is that the mobile phone networks are absolutely critical to all of us, particularly in a time when we’re asking people…

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British premier’s pregnant fiancée tests positive

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By Agency Carrie Symonds has announced she has coronavirus after fiancee Boris Johnson went into isolation with the deadly pathogen. Ms Symonds posted on Twitter earlier today and said: ‘I’ve spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus. I haven’t needed to be tested and, after seven days of rest, I feel stronger and I’m on the mend. ‘Being pregnant with Covid-19 is obviously worrying. To other pregnant women, please do read and follow the most up to date guidance which I found to be v…

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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: DSP Omo-Agege Clears Bails To Decongest Prisons

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  … Donates Food, Sanitizers To Okere, Uyo Prisons   Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has ordered management of Okere and Uyo Prisons to send to him the bills of persons held in custody due to inability to pay bail, in order to decongest the prison and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Omo-Agege gave the order while donating food items and hand sanitizers to inmates of Okere and Uyo Custodial Centres. Presenting the items, DSP Ovie Omo-Agege, represented by Comrade Fejiro Oliver, said the effort was a way of helping…

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Alleged Brutalization, Rape: Provide Protection For Oyeniyi, NILOWV Tells IGP

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  Omamuzo Efidhere     The Nigeria League of Women Voters, NILOWV, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police to provide protection for Ms. Elizabeth Oyeniyi, a young mother who was allegedly kidnapped, brutalized and raped by the State Commissioner of Water Resources Mr. Abdulmumuni Danga.     In a statement signed by its President, Rt. Hon. Dame Dr. Esther Uduehi, (PhD.) she stated that “NILOWV appeals to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State, to immediately provide…

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Lockdown: Two Churches Shut Down in Ughelli South

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  …as Jifas Ogbon appeals for more compliance   By Erere Odafe,   The Chairman of Ughelli South local Government Area, Dr. Richard Kofi has shut down two churches in Ekakpamre community for disobeying the state order of stay at home and social distance warning. The churches, St. Peter’s Anglican Church and God’s Love Assembly at Ekrokpe Community were shut down at the instance local government chairman, Dr. Richard Kofi locked down, The Evaluation, Monitoring and Enforcement Committee led by the Ughelli South Council Chairman, Hon.Richard Kofi has to close…

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COVID-19: NILOWV Laments Non Inclusion Of Women In Presidential Task Force

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Omamuzo Efidhere The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) has lamented the non-inclusion of women in the Presidential Task Force and other relevant Committees set up by the Federal Government to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. In a statement signed by its President, Rt. Hon. Dame Dr. Esther Uduehi, (PhD.) she stated that “such Committees are incomplete as long as there are no female members representing the interest of women and children.” The statement continues, “It is our view that the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, who is sure to…

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Nigerian government trains over 3,000 online in digital skills during coronavirus lockdown

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has expressed satisfaction at the 3,000 Nigerian youth that have so far taken advantage of the ministry’s online training and attained competency badges under the Ministry’s DY.ng initiative. The Minister disclosed this during the maiden Digital Conversations with Nigerian youth hang out on Zoom yesterday. The program focused on Digital Skills prospects for Nigeria Youth. The Minister said the training, a product of the Ministry’s collaboration with IBM, has been hugely beneficial to a large number of Nigerian youth who…

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NCDC confirms 10 new coronavirus cases in Nigeria

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that there are 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria as at 8:00pm Thursday. This puts the total number of cases to 184. Of the 10 new COVID-19 cases, seven of them are from Lagos, the epicentre of the pandemic and three others at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. “Ten new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 7 in Lagos and 3 in the FCT. As at 08:00 pm 2nd April there are 184 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported…

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