Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 11th April, 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 11th April 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. COVID-19: 17 New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Nigeria

Seventeen new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection have been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre Disease Control (NCDC). The fresh cases were confirmed on Friday evening in a tweet by the NCDC.

2. What President Buhari Said After Meeting COVID-19 Task Force

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 has briefed him on the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the President made this statement on Friday evening after meeting the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

3. Buhari Govt Reveals Names of Nigerians Who Died From COVID-19 Abroad (Full List)

The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has released the names of 13 Nigerians who died from coronavirus (COVID-19) abroad. The chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, published the names in a video on Twitter on Thursday.

4. N-Power Volunteers Issues Fresh Demand To Buhari’s Minister

N-power volunteers across Nigeria has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mrs Sadiya Umar Farouq to pay their march 2020 stipends. In a statement exclusively sent to Naija News by aggrieved N-power volunteers, they stated that delay in payment has become rampant since the scheme was transferred from the office of Osinbajo to the ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and disaster management.

5. Coronavirus: Over 90 Recovered Patients Have Again Tested Positive

At least 91 people who fully recovered from the novel coronavirus have again tested positive for COVID-19, health authorities Seoul have said. This was revealed by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

6. President Buhari’s Easter Message To Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his goodwill message to Christians in celebration of Easter. Speaking via a press statement, President Muhammadu Buhari advised Nigerian Christians to remain faithful and hopeful in God.

7. Ministry Of Power Gives Update On Free Electricity For 2 Months

The ministry of power has said it hasn’t reached the decision yet on whether Nigerians will get two months of free electricity. This follows the announcement of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that the federal government would bear the financial responsibility of the exercise.

8. Ex-Jonathan Minister, Okonjo-Iweala Gets IMF Appointment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has named Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance under President Goodluck Jonathan‘s administration as a member of its External Advisory Group. Naija News reports that Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment into the 12-member team was announced on Friday in a statement IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.

9. COVID-19: No Match Is Worth Risking A Life For – FIFA Reveals Resumption Time

World Football organization, FIFA has reiterates on Friday that football games remain suspended until the current global pandemic is over. According to a statement by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, “no match is worth risking a life for.”

10. Song Alert: You Are The Father – Dman & De’Dynamic Family Ft Oreoluwa

Gospel music artist and songwriter, Dman with his spirit-lifting music team, De’ Dynamic Family releases his much-awaited worship single “You are the Father”, featuring Oreoluwa.

The spirit-lifting single talks about the connection amidst the Trinity.

That’s the Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.