Good morning lovely readers and welcome to Politics Nigeria roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Sunday, April 12th, 2020.
1. Reasons Why President Buhari Extended Lockdown In Lagos, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the Lockdown order currently in place in Lagos, Abuja and other states in the country. The President appealed to Nigerians to endure in the face of the pandemic adding that palliatives have since been released to aid with the stay-at-home order. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday evening signed by the President’s SSA on media, Garba Shehu.
2. “Don’t let Nigeria free Boko Haram members” – Chadian President, Idris Deby warns Troops
The President of Chad, Idris Deby Itno has been captured on tape warning his soldiers not to permit Nigerian troops to release captured Boko Haram members or take possession of seized weapons. The viral video, shared several times on social media, has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians. In the video, Deby, who was clad in full military regalia, is seen speaking to his troops amidst cheers, saying that “90% of Boko haram has been destroyed”.
3. Easter Celebration: Jonathan Preaches Hope Amidst Coronavirus
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians and the rest of the world to be hopeful of defeating the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19). In his Easter message to Nigerians on his verified Twitter handle, Jonathan asked Nigerians and the world not to despair during the season of hardship and fear associated with the pandemic. The former president urged citizens to remain steadfast in faith, boundless in hope and obstinate in love for God and humanity.
4. COVID-19 Lockdown: How Lagos Police Foiled Deadly Robbery Attack In Ogun
The Lagos State Police Command has revealed how its officers were able to foil a deadly robbery attack in areas under the Jurisdiction of the Ogun state police command on Saturday. According to a statement signed by Lagos Police Spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, 36 robbery suspects were arrested.
5. Kano State Records First Case Of Coronavirus
The Kano state government has announced the discovery of its first case of COVID-19. This was revealed by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa who confirmed the case but declined to give further details on the patient. POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that an emergency meeting has been summoned by the state government with health officials to access measures to be taken to curb the spread of the virus.
6. Police Capture Several Hoodlums On Rampage In Ogun State [PHOTOS]
The Ogun State Police Command has captured several hoodlums responsible for the unrest and robberies in parts of the state today. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Security to the State governor, AIG Sola Subair, operations are in high gear to restore normalcy to the affected areas.
7. COVID-19: Governor Akeredolu Makes U-Turn, Cancels Easter Services
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has cancelled all Easter services in the state over the rise in the cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Akeredolu had earlier temporarily lifted the ban on religious gathering in the state in order for Christians faithful to go to churches on Sunday for the Easter celebration. In a tweet on Saturday on his official handle, Akeredolu said the lockdown has been enforced and all gatherings have been cancelled after meeting with the state’s chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
8. Wike Cancels Easter Concession For Churches In Rivers
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has cancelled a concession granted to churches in the state to hold Easter service amidst the coronavirus pandemic. It will be recalled that the governor had relaxed the lockdown order put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 for Christian faithful to attend service this Easter. However, after severe criticisms from Nigerians, the Rivers state government, in a statement signed by its commissioner for Information, Paul Nsirim, announced on Saturday afternoon, that the concession has been cancelled.
9. Four COVID-19 Patients Discharged In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has discharged four Abuja Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients after recovering from the disease. In a tweet on Saturday, the FCTA said the total number of patients discharged in the nation’s capital has hit eleven.
10. Lagos Govt Announces Death Of Another COVID-19 Patient
The Lagos state government has announced the death of another COVID-19 patient in the state. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health, made the announcement via Twitter on Saturday morning. Abayomi said the COVID-19 patient died in a private facility. With the announcement, four COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Lagos and eight across the country.
That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Politics Nigeria website.
We haven’t see any palliatives in our community uptil now.