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The Lagos state government on Thursday announced that 48 COVID-19 patients who were receiving treatment in different isolation centres and medical facilities across the state had been discharged. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday evening. With the 48 persons discharged on Thursday, 406 recoveries have now been … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Thursday, confirmed two more COVID-19 deaths in the state, saying the number of confirmed cases in the state had increased to 1,324. However, Abayomi, who made the disclosure on his Twitter account, did not provide additional information on the age, sex, nationality, and medical history … Read more
A former Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Dahiru Saleh who annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election, presumed to be the freest and fairest in the nation’s history, Dahiru Saleh, is dead. Our correspondent learnt that the deceased died on Thursday in Bauchi and would be buried today in Azare, his hometown. … Read more
The Director of Human Resources at Yobe State Ministry of Health, Alhaji Muazu Brahji has died at the state specialist hospital isolation centre in Damaturu. The deceased’s brother, Yau Ubaliyo Abubakar said that Brahji died after being taken to the isolation facility on Tuesday May 5. He further disclosed that Brahji died last night while … Read more
As part of the effort to curtail the spread of coronavirus, the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque has launched self-sterilization gates at the entrance of Mecca’s Grand Mosque. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Thursday reported that before anyone enters the mosque’s courtyards, they must pass through the gate which sterilizes them … Read more
The federal government on Wednesday disclosed what will be the fate of those who need ventilator to survive the virulent COVID-19 infection. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, has revealed that patients who need ventilators might not survive. Aliyu made this startling revelation while speaking during the daily … Read more
A member of Yobe state house of Assembly, Lawal Nguru, has tested positive for the virulent COVID-19 infection. Nguru, who is elected on the platform of peoples democratic party (PDP), represent Nguru central constituency at the Yobe house of Assembly. Nguru, the only member of PDP at the assembly, announced his status in statement on … Read more
The first batch of 265 Nigerians repatriated from the United Arab Emirates, UAE arrived Nigeria through the Muritala Muhammed International Airports, Lagos at about 07.40 pm. A mild drama played out during the repatriation flight from Dubai as the aircraft had to make an air return 60 minutes into the flight, to disembark a mother … Read more
Lagos state government on Tuesday anounced that it had discharged thirty-seven COVID-19 patients receiving treatment in the state. The state said the the patients were discharged after recovering from the disease. The state ministry of health announced the development in a tweet. Also read: COVID-19: Fasoranti’s Daughter ‘Killer’ Escape Plan Thwarted “37 more #COVID19Lagos patients; 19 … Read more
Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that a Nigerian woman on Wednesday gave birth to a baby mid-air on the evacuation flight from the United Arab Emirates. Although, she did not reveal the gender of the child but said mother and baby were doing well. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama had … Read more
A dramatic deterioration in US-China relations in recent days has convinced current and former government advisers on both sides that bilateral ties have plummeted to their lowest point in decades. Over the past week, the Trump administration has threatened to scrap an initial trade deal and increase tariffs on China, backed tough new export controls … Read more
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state on Tuesday accused the federal government of hypocrisy over the relocation of almajiri kids in different northern states to their states of origin. Northern governors had, in April, during a meeting on how to curtail the spread of COVID-19, came up with a framework, part of which was proscribing … Read more
The Member representing Bayo Constituency in the Borno State House of Assembly, Umar Audi, is dead. According to reports, Audi died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Tuesday evening. The Cable reported that the deceased was initially rejected at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Tuesday evening as the health workers insisted … Read more
Ayinde Soaga, the general manager of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Katsina state, has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. A statement released by his Family says the broadcaster is in good spirit and is not bedridden as widely speculated by his friends and associates. Statement reads thus; “The Family of Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, … Read more
Controversial Anambra Prophet, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere better known as Prophet Odumeje has said there is no Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Spiritual Director of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry World Miracle Center, alias Land of Freedom via a micro-blogging site, Twitter, insisted that there is no COVID-19 in Nigeria, adding that … Read more
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says 34 doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Kano. The chairman of Kano chapter of the association Sanusi Bala, made this known on Tuesday. Confirming the development to NAN, Bala explained that majority of the victims were doctors working at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and private clinics … Read more
Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk has been hospitalised at the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre in Kastina State. A palace source told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that Umar was rushed to the hospital on Monday night in a critical condition. The emir is said to have contracted COVID-19 from Kastina State index … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced the discharge of 60 COVID-19 patients from its isolation centres. He disclosed this on his verified Twitter account. He said: “Today, we discharged 60 #COVID19 Lagos patients; 40 males and 20 females, from our Yaba, Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki isolation facilities to reunite with their families and society … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the country’s top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, would testify before the Senate, giving lawmakers the chance to ask questions on the federal government’s response to the new coronavirus. Trump disclosed this to reporters outside the White House before he departed for Arizona, where he will visit … Read more
Six people, including two pilots, were killed when in a plane crash in south-western Somalia on Monday, authorities said. According to Somalia News Agency, the plane belonged to African Express Airways and was transporting supplies for use in the fight against COVID-19. The plane, which was carrying medical supplies needed in the fight against the … Read more