Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, March 23rd, 2020
1. Atiku’s Son Tests Positive To COVID-19
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said his son tested positive to the raging Coronavirus disease.
2. Coronavirus: Oyo Activates Emergency Operating Centres, Names Incident Manager.
In its determined effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in the State, the Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has activated emergency Operating Centres (EOCs) in the State.
The Lagos State government has mandated all bus drivers and conductors to wear masks and gloves while driving, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease.
4. COVID-19: Stop Coming To Police Stations ~IGP Warns Nigerians
As confirmed cases of coronavirus rise to 30 in Nigeria, Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has advised Nigerians to avoid social visits to police stations and other police offices, except where absolutely necessary.
5. Coronavirus: Churches In Lagos Comply With LASG Directive As LASEPA Begin Enforcement
It was an unusual scenario on the streets of Lagos as most churches were under lock and key while others reduced the number of worshippers in compliance to the directive of the Lagos state government to churches, mosques and places of social gatherings to ensure that over 50 persons do not gather at once.
6. Coronavirus: MTN Staff To Work From Home
MTN Nigeria on Sunday said its team would start working from home as part of the precautionary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
7. How Prophet Joshua Iginla Predicted Coronavirus In 2014 Prophecy (Video)
According to reports, in the year 2014 prophecy, Prophet Iginla prophesied accurately about a dreadful disease coming in the year 2020.
8. Eko Hotel Shut Over Threat Of Coronavirus
The hotel’s management announced on Sunday that it has shut the edifice, saying that its decision to shut the hotel was a difficult one, but had to be taken in the interest of the public.
9. See Coronavirus Test Result Of Chinese Woman Who Vomited In Ikoyi Immigration Office
The medical report of a Chinese lady, who allegedly vomited in one of the offices of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) at the Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, in Lagos days ago, has shown that she tested negative to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
10. Amid APC Crisis, Nabena Declares Himself As Acting National Publicity Secretary
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Yekini Nabena, has announced himself as the party’s acting National Publicity Secretary.
11. We Won’t Delay In Signing Amotekun Bill ~LASG
As Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo have enacted laws to create the Amotekun Corps in their respective states, the Lagos State Government has said that the Amotekun bill will be signed into law very soon.
12. CAC Refuses To Register Northern Security Outfit, Shege Ka Fasa
The Corporate Affairs Commission has refused the application of the Coalition of Northern Groups to register its security outfit, ‘Operation Shege ka FASA’.
13. First French Doctor Dies As Coronavirus Death Toll Rockets
The first French doctor battling the coronavirus has died as the death toll in the country spiralled to 674 Sunday.
14. Gunmen Attack Niger Communities, Kill One Police Officer, Shoot Military Men
Gunmen have attacked Galkogo and Zumba villages in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly killing one mobile police officer, shooting three military men and several other persons.
15. Riot In Colombia Prison Leaves 23 Dead – Government
Rioting that swept through a crowded prison overnight in the Colombian capital Bogota left 23 inmates dead and 90 wounded, Justice Minister Margarita Cabello announced Sunday.
16. 6 Chinese Arrested For Fleeing Coronavirus Isolation Centre
6 Chinese Nationals have been arrested by the Ugandan police for fleeing from designated quarantine centres for coronavirus in the country.
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