Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, March 28th, 2020
1. Trouble Looms As Nigeria Confirms 11 New Cases Of COVID-19
Eleven new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria.
2. Trump To Give Minimum Of $1,200 To Poor Americans
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the $2.2 trillion (N827 trillion) financial stimulus package to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
3. COVID-19: Lagos To Provide Food Items For 200,000 Families
As the Coronavirus pandemic persists in the country, the Lagos State government says it has concluded plans to provide staple foods such as rice, beans, garri, pepper and water to residents of the state and the most vulnerable in the society.
4. Davido’s Fiancee, Chioma Tests Positive To Coronavirus
Singer, Davido’s fiancee and mother of his son, David Jnr, Chioma, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
5. Coronavirus: Sanwo-Olu Opens Food Markets Across Lagos, Says Govt May Take Tougher Measures
Lagos State Government, on Friday, opened 50 neighborhood food markets across the State to serve as makeshift groceries for residents to buy food items, as confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases the chance of possible stringent measures.
6. Coronavirus: Alimosho General Hospital Begins Fumigation Of Clinic, Offices, Wards
In a concerted effort at ensuring a cleaner environment, the Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, on Thursday, commenced the fumigation of all its clinics, offices and wards.
7. Coronavirus: LASG Urges Residents To Pay Attention To The Use Of Clean And Quality Water
Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission has advised residents to pay attention to the use of clean and quality water to reduce their susceptibility to the COVID-19 disease and other waterborne illnesses.
8. Obasanjo Donates Residence For COVID-19 Isolation Centre
Former President Olusegun residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State for use as an Isolation Centre for victims of the new coronavirus disease.
9. US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute COVID-19 Test
A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.
10. COVID-19: World’s Economy In Recession – IMF Chief
The world’s economy has entered a recession and requires massive funding to help developing nations, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has declared.
11. Cases Of Covid-19 May Rise to 39,000 – Lagos Govt
Lagos state commissioner for health, Mr Akin Abayomi has warned that the number of coronavirus infections in Lagos may rise as high as 39,000 in a worst-case scenario.
12. Covid-19 – Nigeria May Go Into Recession
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has predicted that Nigeria may go into recession if the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues for the next couple of months.
13. Makinde Fires Aide Over False Information On Facebook
The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has sacked his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Muritala Adigun, for allegedly feeding the public with misleading information.
14. [VIDEO]: Pregnant Woman Battles To Save Her Life And Baby, After Contracting Coronavirus
A heartbreaking video making the rounds on social media captures the moment a heavily pregnant 39 year old mum, Karen Mannering, revealed the anguish she faces as she battles to save herself and unborn child after contracting the deadly coronavirus.
15. Coronavirus: Buhari Must Hold Live Broadcast On His Health – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct a live television broadcast to assure Nigerian people that he is well and that he has not fled the nation’s shores to seek medical treatment elsewhere.
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