Good Morning, Nigeria, Welcome To Naija News Roundup Of Top Newspaper Headlines In Nigeria For Today Monday, 13th April 2020
1. COVID-19: Buhari Issues Strong Warning To Nigerians Over Lockdown
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against disobeying the lockdown imposed on Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states.
Buhari issued the warning in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Saturday.
2. Atiku’s Camp Mocks Buhari For Pardoning Enahoro ‘Again’
Paul Ibe, the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mocked the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for granting pardon to the late Anthony Enahoro.
He noted that Enahoro had earlier been granted presidential pardon during the regime of Gen. Yakubu Gowon in 1966.
3. I Went Through ‘Hell’ During Coronavirus Isolation – Governor Bala Mohammed
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has shared his experiences while in isolation for the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
The Governor while addressing journalists at government house Bauchi, lamented that he went through ‘hell’ during the three weeks he spent in isolation.
4. Nigeria Releases Boko Haram Fighters – President Of Chad, Idriss Deby Mocks In New Video
The President of Chad, Idriss Deby has taunted the Nigerian leadership, accusing them of freeing captured Boko Haram fighters.
Deby, in the video circulating on social media directed his soldiers to remain vigilant and keep watch over the territory recently captured from the insurgents.
5. COVID-19: Full List Of States With Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In Nigeria
Cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has been recorded in 20 out of the 36 states of Nigeria since the index case was reported in February in Lagos State.
The list of 20 states excludes the nation’s capital city, Abuja, with it, the numbers will increase to 21.
6. Details And Identity Of Kano’s First Coronavirus Infection Case Emerges
The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has made public, more information about the identity of the state’s index coronavirus case.
The Governor disclosed that the infected person is a 75-year-old retired civil servant and former Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
7. UK PM Discharged From Hospital After Coronavirus Treatment
United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, was on Sunday discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Naija News recalls that the British PM had spent three days in intensive care.
8. Pastor Adeboye Reveals When Coronavirus Will End
The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic would not end until God proves to the world that he is God.
The popular clergyman made this known on Sunday during a live broadcast Easter message to RCCG members.
9. Coronavirus: Take Time To Rest And Evolve – Sam Adeyemi
A very respected Nigerian pastor and senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi has noted that rest is a very important part of human existence and also world existence.
The clergy who quoted from the bible to back up his claims, noted however that the time of rest should also be seen as an opportunity to evolve and gain new experience.
10. Osimhen’s Mega Transfer Deal In Doubt As COVID-19 Pandemic Ravages
Before the coronavirus worldwide sports lockdown, Super Eagles rising star Victor Osimhen had one of the brightest hopes for a transfer to the Premier League or La Liga, with Lille FC of France slamming a price tag of £92.8million on him.
Osimhen, in 38 Ligue 1 games for Lille, scored 18 goals and this has attracted a lot of attention. Though Lille are keen to hold on to Osimhen, they would be ready to deal if any club can come up with the right figures.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija Cover. See you again tomorrow.
