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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Sunday, 29th, March, 2020
This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Sunday, 29th, March 2020
El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Saturday announced that he has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a statement to newsmen, the governor revealed that he has gone into self-isolation.
Coronavirus: Presidency Denies Plan To Pay N30,000 Stipends To Nigerians
The Presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N30,000 stipends to be given to every Nigerian with a verified Bank Verification Number (BVN) to cushion hardships occasioned by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Naija News reports that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, had said the federal government is considering giving out stipends to people whose jobs have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Benue Records First Coronavirus Case As Ortom Orders Deputy To Undergo Test
Governor Samuel Ortom on Saturday disclosed that Benue State has recorded its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus disease otherwise known as COVID-19.
The Governor made this known while briefing newsmen in Makurdi, the state capital.
8 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded 8 new cases of coronavirus in the West African country.
Naija News reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed this in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday afternoon, March 28.
Coronavirus: Tinubu Urge Buhari To Reduce Tax, Spend VAT
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to take some measures towards the economy of Nigeria if the outbreak of Coronavirus threatens the country’s economy.
The called was made in a 13-page message of the former Governor of Lagos State sent to Nigerians to mark his birthday.
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