Good Morning, welcome to Information Nigeria’s Newspaper headlines for today, 2nd March 2020.
Here are the major headlines.
I Will Keep Fighting For Nigeria’s Unity Until My Last – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he would keep fighting for Nigeria’s unity until his last day on earth. Speaking on Saturday at the memorial lecture of the founder of Oodua People’s Congress, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun in Lagos, he further lamented over the spate of insecurity in the country.
Coronavirus: Driver Of Italian Man, 11 Others Quarantines In Ogun State
Segun Soyoye, industrial director of Larfarge Africa Plc, says they have quarantined 39 persons who had contact with the Italian who tested positive to coronavirus in the country. The driver who brought him to Ewekoro from Lagos is also among those quarantined.
Lagos State Government Says Italian Man Didn’t Attempt Escape
The Lagos state government has reacted to viral reports that the Italian patient with Coronavirus attempted to escape from the isolation center in Yaba.
NYSC Debunk Speculations Of Postponing Batch B Orientation Over Coronavirus
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released an official statement addressing the news that the 2020 batch A orientation exercise has been postponed over the scare of coronavirus.
CAN Finally React To Reports Of Coronavirus In Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the “God who answered our prayers when Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), which is deadlier, came calling is still on the throne.”
Buhari’s Aide Tackles Media Over Massive Coverage Of Coronavirus Update
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu has mocked Nigerian media houses for focusing solely on Coronavirus.
Reno Omkri Slams Buhari For Failing To Address Nigerians Over Coronavirus
Reno Omokri, a staunch critic of President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented the President for failing to address the nation since the record of the first Coronavirus case in the country.
Don’t Politicise Coronavirus – APC Warns Opposition Party
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has issued a warning to the opposition not to politicise the first case of coronavirus in the country. According to the ruling party, President Muhammadu Buhari led administration should be commended for acting swiftly to contain the disease.
No One Can Do Anything If I Appoint My Son As Chief Of Staff – Gov Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says he could very well make his son, Babajide, who worked hard during his campaign, chief of staff and there is nothing anyone can do.
PDP Chieftains In Ondo Dump Party To APC
The Ondo state chapter of the Zenith Labour Party was hit by major defection as the former deputy governor of the state, Lasisi Oluboyo alongside a former state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Col Samuel Awodeyi led a host of others to defect to the ruling All Progressive Congress.
