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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020
This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Tuesday, 2nd June 2020.
NCDC Reports 416 New Cases Of COVID-19
Four hundred and Sixteen new cases of Coronavirus has been confirmed in Nigeria by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.
The health sector disclosed the newly discovered figures of the dreadful virus via its official website and on the microblogging site on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Police Arrest Suspect Involved In Rape And Murder Of Vera Omozuwa
The Police have arrested one person in connection with the gruesome murder of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, the 22-year-old 100-level student of the University of Benin.
Naija News recalls Omozua was raped and then murdered by her assailants while she was reading in a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Benin City.
FG Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings
The ban on religious gatherings across the country has been lifted by the Federal Government.
Recall that a ban was imposed on the religious programs across the country two months ago, to check the spread of coronavirus.
Obaseki Matches To Aso Rock, Meets With Buhari Over APC State Chapter Crisis
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki had a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja, today.
This was as seven other governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the ruling party.
Federal Government Reduces Fuel Price To N121.50
In order to reduce the stress of COVID-19 pandemic on the lively hood of many Nigerians, the Federal government had announced a new fuel price band of N121.50 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.
The PPPRA, which is an agency of the Federal Government, disclosed this in a circular to fuel marketers dated May 31, 2020, which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday.
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