Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, March 20th, 2020
1. Coronavirus: FG Orders Closure of Varsities, Schools Nationwide
As part of reinforced preventive measures to curb the further spread of Coronavirus, the Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools nationwide.
2. Coronavirus: NIMC Shuts Down Centres In Lagos, Ogun, Others
The National Identity Management Commission on Thursday ordered the immediate shutdown of all its enrollment centres.
3. Woman With Coronavirus Gives Birth To Healthy Baby
A woman who tested positive for coronavirus gave birth to a healthy baby at an Athens hospital, Greek media reported on Thursday.
4. Coronavirus: Pray With Psalm 91, CAN Advises Christians As March 22, 29 Is Set Aside For Prayers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches in Nigeria to observe March 22 and March 29 as days of prayers against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria and globally.
5. Nigerian ‘Kayode Adeuja’ Gets Global HR Award
A Nigerian, Mr Kayode Adeuja, has emerged winner of the Global HR Awards held at the 28th World HRD Congress in Mumbai, India.
6. Coronavirus: Italy’s Death Toll Surpasses China At 3,405
Italy’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 3,405, surpassing the 3,245 fatalities reported in China.
7. Coronavirus: UK Automaker Bentley Shuts Down
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.
8. Coronavirus: LASG To Teach Students Through TV, Radio Broadcast
In order to ensure continued learning during the forced holidays, the Lagos State Government, through the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, says the Ministry of Education has made arrangements for teachers to teach core subjects to help SS3 candidates preparing for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
9. Abule Ado: FG To Support LASG In Providing Relief
Succour will soon come the way of victims of the Ado Soba Explosion as the Federal Government has promised to support the Lagos State Government in providing relief.
10. COVID-19: Buhari To Nigerians: Do Not Panic, Everything Is Under Control
Following calls from certain quaters to make a national broadcast on the Coronavirus disease, President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned Nigerians against falling into the ploy to politicise the global crisis.
11. Coronavirus: LASG Suspends Eko-City Farmers’ Market Easter Edition
The Lagos State Government has suspended the Easter edition of its Eko-City Farmers’ Market earlier slated for Sunday, 29th March at the Tafawa Balewa Square due to the Coronavirus.
12. Lagos Radio To Partner Stakeholder In The Agricultural Sector
The General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Mr. Tayo Akanle, has expressed the readiness of the broadcast station to collaborate with stakeholders in the Agricultural sector as part of efforts to positively project the programmes and policies of the Lagos State Government.
13. Taraba: Governor Ishaku Returns, Explains Why He Was Away For 87 Days
The Governor of Taraba State, Mr. Darius Ishaku thursday returned to Jalingo, the state capital, after spending 87 days outside the state.
14. Never Will I Date, Marry A Poor Girl, Not Even In My Dreams – Wizkid
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has revealed the kind of woman he can never date nor marry.
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