Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Monday, April 13th, 2020

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Welcome to the Concise News roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Monday, April 13th, 2020.

More Coronavirus Cases Recorded In Nigeria, Tally Now 323

Total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria rose to 323 on Sunday night following the recording of five new infections in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed two of the latest cases each in Lagos and Kwara while one was recorded in Katsina. The health agency said that so far the death toll stood at 10 while 15 more people recovered from the disease, bringing the total number of those who have been discharged to 85.

NCDC Speaks On Promising Vaccine For Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that some clinical trials used in the treatment of coronavirus have shown promising results. This was disclosed by Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the NCDC, while speaking in Abuja. He also revealed that it takes time before accurate results can be achieved from such clinical trials.

Five More Coronavirus Patients Discharged In Lagos

Five more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have been discharged in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, Concise News reports. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu explained in a series of tweets on Sunday that the patients – four females and one male – were discharged to reunite with their families and the society after testing negative for the virus. “As we commemorate the sacrifice of love this Easter, I bring to you more awesome news from our isolation facilities,” the governor tweeted.

Buhari’s Easter Message To Christians Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to remain faithful and hopeful that with intensified prayers “backed by personal and collective responsibility”, the country will overcome the coronavirus challenge. The Nigerian leader made the call in his Easter message to the Christian faithful. Buhari also enjoined all Christians to rekindle their faith in Christ who overcame persecutions and displayed endurance.

Easter: What Pope Says About Coronavirus In Live-streamed Message

Pope Francis has offered Easter Sunday prayer for those battling with the novel coronavirus that has killed over 100,000 people worldwide. The Pope, in a live-streamed message from an empty Saint Peter’s Basilica, called for solidarity across the world to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coranavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Surrender N37b Renovation Money To States, NASS Leadership Urged

Rights organisation SERAP has asked the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to redirect to the 36 states and the FCT the N37b meant for the renovation of the National Assembly. SERAP said the money would serve as COVID-19 direct relief and benefit to the poorest and most vulnerable people in Nigeria.

That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Concise News website.

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