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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Monday, 27th, April, 2020
This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Monday, 27th, April 2020.
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Explodes Over Deaths In Kano, Fingers Aso Rock, China
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the people in Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Presidential Villa and China of being responsible for the mysterious deaths recorded in Kano State, northern Nigeria.
Naija News reports that over 600 people have been reported to have died in Kano in the past one week, with the state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, saying in a statement on Sunday that the government is putting measures in place to keep all residents safe.
Governor El-Rufai Extends COVID-19 Lockdown In Kaduna For 30 Days
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has extended COVID-19 lockdown in Kaduna State for 30 days.
Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement issued by Governor El-Rufai’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye on Sunday, April 26. Kaduna State has recorded 10 cases of the coronavirus disease so far.
Coronavirus: Kano Government Breaks Silence On ‘Mysterious Deaths’ In The State
The Kano State government has spoken on the ‘strange deaths’ witnessed in the state in recent times, describing it as a serious situation.
The state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba in a statement on Sunday noted that the government is putting measures in place to keep all residents safe.
Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Ali Modu Sheriff Convoy, Kill Five
Members of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists group have reportedly attacked the convoy carrying the family of a former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
Naija News reports that the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had lost his father, Alhaji Galadima Modu, following a fire outbreak at his residence in Maiduguri last Thursday.
Coronavirus: Presidential Aide Drops Hint That Buhari May Extend COVID-19 Lockdown
The current lockdown put in place by the government of Nigeria may be extended due to the rising cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
The probability of the extension was noted in the hint dropped by Lauretta Onochie, a social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari.
