Foreign Affairs Minister Geofrey Onyeama has recovered from coronavirus after three-week of isolation. He tested positive on July 19 and proceeded to an isolation centre for treatment. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Onyeama announced: “By the very special grace of God my latest #COVID19 test result came back NEGATIVE […]
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Minister solicits COVID-19 vaccine as US presents 200 ventilators
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has asked the United States to share the COVID-19 vaccine with Nigeria and other countries whenever it is available. He noted that the speed and ease with which the virus had spread across the globe clearly showed that it was a threat to […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 423 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), announced that Nigeria recorded 423 confirmed new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, via its official twitter handle. According to the health agency, Nigeria’s COVID-19 total cases have now reached 47,290 in the country with 956 fatalities from the infection in the country.
Post-Covid-19 prosperity lies with farmers, Ayade says
Cross River state governor, Professor Ben Ayade has described farming as one of the veritable leeway to prosperity, urging Cross Riverians, especially women, to go into farming. The governor spoke in Calabar at the flag-off of input distribution to farmers as part of mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. At […]
COVID-19: FG releases ₦100Bn Grant for Private School Teachers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out a fresh one hundred billion naira COVID-19 grant for private school teachers. The Minister of State for Education Emeka Nwajiuba made this known during the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 briefing in Abuja. Mr Nwajiuba stated that private school teachers can now access […]
Imo Govt Provides Health Safety Materials, As Secondary Schools Re-Open
As secondary schools reopen in Imo State for the WAEC and final year passing out examinations, the provision of health safety materials for schools has commenced. Already, the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Public Safety, Hon. Prince Ugochukwu Nzekwe has embarked on a second round visitation of schools […]
Nigeria finally receive Trump ventilators
The Nigerian Government has received 200 ventilators donated to the country by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Trump had in a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on April 28, 2020, pledged to support Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 by sending ventilators. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while […]
COVID-19: APC campaigns must lead by example –PGF DG
The Director-General of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Dr Salihu Lukeman, on Monday, said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress has been blackmailed into adopting a campaign strategy that compromises the health and safety of the people of Edo State. Lukeman, who said this in Abuja, added that he was […]
COVID-19: Lagos govt. demands fumigation fees, certificates from churches
Officials of the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State have been accused of demanding money for fumigation and certificates from churches in the community. The media gathered that the council officials demanded N15,000 from some churches for fumigation and clearance certificates. The pastor of a Pentecostal church, who disclosed […]
New Zealand’s worst nightmare: As country imposes another lockdown amid covid-19
New Zealand has plunged back into a strict lockdown after four members of one family tested positive for coronavirus – despite 102 days of zero community transmission. The nation has been the envy of the world for its handling of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly after passing the 100 day milestone. But […]