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 […]
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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 […]
COVID-19: Putin announces official registration of first coronavirus vaccine
Vladimir Putin has announced the the official registration of a coronavirus vaccine and revealed that one of his daughters has already been inoculated. The Russian President made the bombshell announcement during a government meeting Tuesday. He claimed the vaccine has proven efficient during tests and that it offers lasting immunity […]
COVID-19 guidelines violation: PTF blames govs for crowds at Edo rallies, Kashamu’s burial
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has blamed governors, traditional and religious leaders for allowing crowds to gather and break safety protocols during electioneering in Edo State and burial of Senator Buruji Kashamu in Ogun State. The PTF, at its national press briefing on Monday, said it was dismayed by […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 290 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), announced that Nigeria recorded 290 confirmed new cases of coronavirus on Monday, via its official twitter handle. According to the health agency, Nigeria’s COVID-19 total cases have now reached 46,867 in the country with 950 deaths from infections in the country.
Why we couldn’t lockdown Lagos, Bayelsa LGAs – FG
The Federal Government has explained why it could not lockdown some local government areas with high cases of COVID-19 in Lagos and Bayelsa. The government said locking down these LGAs would be likened to locking down the whole states. National Coordinator of the Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Aliyu Sani […]
COVID-19: Former President Obasanjo’s test result out
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has tested negative to coronavirus. Obasanjo’s COVID-19 test result was disclosed by his spokesman, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday. A statement by Akinyemi said the former president took the test on Friday at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Pent House residence, Okemosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 304 new cases, as total climbs to 44,433
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), announced that Nigeria recorded 304 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 44,433 in the country with 910 deaths from infections in the country. It went further to […]