COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased further on Thursday with 182 cases reported by the country, even as the nation intensifies efforts to flatten the curve of the pandemic.
Friday, 29 May 2020
Alleged Exam Malpractice: Court Strikes Out Charges Against Senator Adeleke
Kogi Rejects Two COVID-19 Cases Announced By NCDC
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Buhari Asks Senate To Confirm New SEC DG, Three Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Lamido Yuguda as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Reps Question Health Minister On Whereabouts Of Chinese Doctors
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have questioned the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, demanding full details of the activities and whereabouts of the Chinese doctors.
Brazil Jumps To Third In COVID-19 Cases Worldwide
Brazil has the third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the world, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling surge for a country struggling to respond to the pandemic.
Monday, 18 May 2020
COVID-19: FG announces new measures on Monday
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said Nigerians should expect new processes on Monday exactly two weeks after the start of a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States. Mustapha said this on Sunday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the activities of the task force.
Russia Says COVID-19 Cases Under 9,000 For First Time Since May 1
Russia said Monday under 9,000 new coronavirus cases had been recorded for the first time since early May as anti-virus restrictions ease and officials say the situation is stabilising.
Nigeria Records 338 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Near 6,000
Pope Francis shares joy as churches reopen in Italy
Saint Peter’s Basilica throws its doors open to visitors on Monday, marking a relative return to normality at the Vatican and beyond in Italy, where most business activity is set to resume.
Monday, 11 May 2020
AFTER MANY DEMANDS FOR SOLUTIONS TO MY LAST PIECE “WE ARE AT WAR”
By Senator Dino MELAYE
I have struggled to put together a concise set of solutions, which are up for scrutiny and debate so that our beloved nation can take its rightful place amongst other nations.
I have struggled to put together a concise set of solutions, which are up for scrutiny and debate so that our beloved nation can take its rightful place amongst other nations.
Why I’m staying away from partisan politics –Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he reduced his political activities since he quit power in 2015 to enable him to concentrate on his foundation.
The former leader gave the explanation on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Jonathan, who said he was actually moving away from being “an effective partisan politician,” however, noted that his absence from political activities was being misunderstood.
The former leader gave the explanation on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Jonathan, who said he was actually moving away from being “an effective partisan politician,” however, noted that his absence from political activities was being misunderstood.
COVID-19: Home treatment will increase infections, NMA, nurses warn
The Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives on Sunday cautioned the Federal Government against treating COVID-19 patients at home.
Nigeria Confirms 248 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 Deaths
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 248 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria to 4,399.
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Remember The Disabled During COVID-19 Crisis, UN Chief Says
Buhari issues new directives on COVID-19 donations
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has issued new directives on COVID-19 donations to Nigeria by philanthropists, companies and international organisations.
Bundesliga to return in May
Berlin plans to allow Germany’s Bundesliga to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP Wednesday.
COVID-19: Students in Wuhan return to school
Sierra Leone’s COVID-19 cases rise to 199
Sierra Leone’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 199 with
21 new cases confirmed on Tuesday, local health authorities said.
COVID-19: Lagos battles shortage of reagents, FCT runs out of test kits
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 at the House of Representatives on Tuesday said Kano State had become the epicentre of coronavirus in the North.
Nigeria Records 148 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 2,950
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 148 new COVID-19 cases in the country, taking Nigeria’s total cases to 2,950.
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Do not use untested coronavirus remedies, WHO Africa warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning against people using untested remedies for coronavirus.
BCG vaccine trial begins on SA health workers
A trial is under way in South Africa to test if the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis is also effective against coronavirus - something unproven at the moment.
Coronavirus Deaths Top 250,000 As Billions Raised For Vaccine Push
Global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter-million on Monday, mostly in the US and Europe even as both regions slowly moved away from lockdown and world leaders raised billions towards a vaccine.
Infectious Diseases Bill To Go Through Public Hearing, Says Gbajabiamila
Nigeria records 245 new COVID-19 cases, total now 2,802
Nigeria has recorded 245 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,802.
FG, Oyo at war over controversial ‘COVID-19’ rice
For the people of Oyo State who are eagerly awaiting the distribution of the COVID-19 palliatives by the state government, hope for the planned welfare package appears far-fetched as blame game and controversies take the centre-stage. Apart from the heated criticism from the All Progressives Congress, which is the major opposition political party in the state, the controversy between the state government and the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, over the quality of the 1,800 bags of rice donated by the Federal Government to the state is a subject of contention.
Prepare for fresh total lockdown if COVID-19 cases rise, says PTF
NCDC fears new infections |
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