This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria, Today, Thursday, 16th, April 2020.
Breaking: Lagos State Discharges 16 Coronavirus Patients
The Lagos State government has discharged 16 Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients,
Naija News reports that the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this in a series of tweets on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday evening, April 15.
COVID-19: Lai Mohammed Speaks On FG Sharing N15 Billion Donations To Nigerians For Lockdown
Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has explained why the Federal Government cannot share to Nigerians the funds donated by private Nigerians and organizations for the fight against Coronavirus (COVID19).
Naija News reports that over N15 billion have been donated by private Nigerians and organizations under the auspice ”COVID-19 Relief Fund” to the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
‘Coronavirus Is A Political Pandemic In Nigeria’ – Biafra Group
The measures put in place by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to fight Coronavirus in the country has been described by the Biafra Nations Youth League, as “scam”
BNYL further stated that the Federal Government’s cash transfer to the “poorest of the poor” in society and distribution of trucks of rice in the 36 states is “fraud”.
Gov. Seyi Makinde Donates His Blood For Local Solution To Coronavirus
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has volunteered to donate his blood for experts working on vaccines against Coronavirus in Nigeria.
Governor Makinde stated that the state government is looking for a local solution towards the prevention and cure of COVID-19.
Fire Outbreak At CAC Headquarters In Abuja
The headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja has been gutted by fire.
Naija News recalls that this second federal government parastatal went up in flames after the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2020/04/16/nigeria-breaking-news-today-thursday-16th-april-2020/
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