Good Morning, welcome to Information Nigeria’s Newspaper headlines for today, 3rd March 2020.
Here are the major headlines.
Coronavirus: Buhari Calls For Calm
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to remain calm following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. Recall that on Friday, the Federal Ministry of Health confirmed that an Italian who came to Nigeria tested positive to the virus.
SERAP Opposes Foreign Education For Repentant Boko Haram Members
Anti-corruption advocacy group, Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has opposed the bill for the creation of an agency for repentant Boko Haram members, which also provides sending them abroad for education.
Coronavirus: FG Gives Update On Four Chinese Quarantined In Plateau State
The Federal Government has said that there is no new case of the deadly COVID-19 as at March 1st, 2020. This was made known at a press conference on Monday morning in Abuja by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.
Coronavirus: Why We Moved Italian Man From Ogun State To Lagos
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has explained why the Italian man with coronavirus was brought to Lagos after he fell ill in Ogun.
Coronavirus: Driver Of Italian Man, 11 Others Under Quarantine
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.
Insecurity: You Cannot Compare Nigeria To Nigeria Of 2015 -Buhari’s Aide
Lauretta Onochie, presidential aide on social media has stated that the current insecurity of the country can not be compared to that of 2015 before the current administration came into power.
Ondo 2020: I Will Win Primaries – Akeredolu Brags
Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has bragged that he would pick up his Party’s ticket (APC) again when the primary is conducted ahead of the October 10 gubernatorial poll in the state if the process is devoid of ‘shenanigans.’
Don’t Politicize Coronavirus – APC Tells Opposition
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.
Wike Laments Over Nigeria’s Inability To Conduct Credible Elections
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has lamented over the inability of Nigeria to conduct a free and fair election.
Anthony Joshua Confirms Match With Kubrat Pulev
British Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua confirmed on Monday that he will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev in London on June 20.
