Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Saturday, 4th, July, 2020

This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Saturday, 4th, July 2020

Ogun: Gov Abiodun Extends COVID-19 Lockdown

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has extended the lockdown of worship centers and schools for another two weeks to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19).

In a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said available data shows the end of the virus is not close.

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Ebonyi Governor, Umahi Contracts Coronavirus

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19).

In a statement he personally signed, Governor Umahi disclosed that he is asymptotic and has since isolated himself in line with protocols by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

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Police Arrests Ebonyi NUJ Chairman, Nwizi

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in Ebonyi State, Tony Nwizi, has been arrested police operatives in the state.

According to the Nation, Nwizi was arrested following the orders of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

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NYSC Issues Obaseki New Certificate As INEC Displays Credentials

The National Youth Service Corps has issued a new discharged certificate to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 19 election in Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.

Recall that the All Progressives Congress disqualified Governor Obaseki from contesting in the party’s primary due to issues relating to certificate.

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Hushpuppi: Why EFCC Must Probe Atiku, Saraki, Dino Melaye – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their links to arrested fraudster Ramon Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi.

The ruling APC made the call on Saturday in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena.

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