BREAKING: US Declares State Of Emergency on Coronavirus

Hamilton Nwosa
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Family Confirms Demise of Segun Awolowo, Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson

By Obinna Uballa Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of Mr Segun Awolowo, grandson of the late nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He died at the age of 62. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Awolowo family described him as a devoted patriot and the anchor of their home. “With extremely heavy…

Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson and Ex-NEPC Boss, Segun Awolowo, reportedly dies at 62

By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s political and business communities were thrown into shock on Thursday following reports of the death of Mr. Segun Awolowo, grandson of the late nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Although details of his passing remain sketchy, family sources said news of his death has caused deep distress within the Awolowo…

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

By Obinna Uballa The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven counts of terrorism levelled against him by the Federal Government. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution proved its…

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US President, Donald Trump announced a national state of emergency on Friday, freeing up $50 billion in federal funds for the battle against the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic.

“To unleash the full power of the federal government, I’m officially declaring a national emergency,” Trump said in a statement on the White House lawn.

He called on all US states to set up emergency operation centres and said the government was accelerating testing, amid criticism about the lack of sufficient test kits nationwide.

AFP

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