Scared doctors at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu have reportedly abandoned a woman for fear of contracting coronavirus. It was gathered that the abandonment led to the death of a 35-year-old mother of four. According to TheNation, the woman’s husband 40-year-old Nwachukwu Alagbu, who was visibly distressed, said his wife died out … Read more
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a $26 billion relief package aimed at stimulating the economy and cushion the vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. In a special address to the nation, Ramaphosa announced “a massive social and economic support package of 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion), which amounts to about 10 percent … Read more
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has denied reports of buying a N650 million mansion in Enugu. A Twitter user had claimed Peter Obi, who was also the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, purchased a mansion in the Coal City-state. Taking to Twitter to deny the report, Obi said he doesn’t need a … Read more
Human trials of a potential vaccine for the coronavirus will this week begin in the U.K. later this week. British Health Minister Matt Hancock said Tuesday that a vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University will be tested on people on Thursday. “In normal times, reaching this stage would take years, and I’m very proud … Read more
According to reports, residents of Mushin local government on Monday countered the notorious robbery unit identified as One Million Boys in Ilupeju area of Lagos State amid the Coronavirus lockdown. Specifically, the youths in Mushin, both male as well as female charged towards Ilupeju vicinity to defend the neighborhood. Reports emerged that the infamous coterie … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that the most affected age group of the COVID19 pandemic in the country is within the age group of 31 to 40 years. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the age group most affected by COVID-19 is between 31- 40 years. The was … Read more
Kano State Government has begun the deportation of Almajiris who are non-indigenes of the state. This is as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases (36) in Kano which is one of the densely populated states in Nigeria. Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said the deportation was in order to mitigate the … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says only two coronavirus patients have died in the state’s isolation centre. He said other patients died on their way to the hospital or in private facilities. Abayomi said this at a press briefing to give the situation report on COVID19 in Lagos on Sunday. According … Read more
An 83-year-old woman has died of COVID-19 in Lagos State, bring the total deaths to 14 in the state. The state Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, made this know on Sunday via Twitter. He said the deceased had underlying health issues. He said, “23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Lagos. “4 COVID-19 patients were discharged … Read more
…..Initiative Aimed To Complement Gov Sanwo-Olu’s Feeding Programme Rendeavour, Africa’s largest private city developer and partner to the Lagos State Government on the Alaro City project, has commenced free food programme that will provide food for 10,000 people daily to cushion the effects of the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of … Read more
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Abba Kyari, dies of Coronavirus, Ekohotblog reports. This online news platform reports that Abba Kyari’s death comes after he was over two weeks ago, tested positive for COVID-19. READ ALSO: Shocker As Police Arrest Five Vigilante Boys, Allegedly Frame Them For Murder The president’s chief of staff … Read more
Abia state government has proclaimed one Vincent Prosper wanted for allegedly sneaking into the state with a suspected COVID-19 case. In a release signed by the Commissioner for Information john Okiyi Kalu made available to our correspondent on Friday, Mr Prosper had sneaked into Abia State from a neighbouring region. “He was last seen … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School Old Students Association, Obantoko, Abeokuta, has distributed the sum of One Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira to indigent members. This gesture was made as a palliative measure to cushion the effect of knockdown which was imposed on the state to curtail the spread of coronavirus pandemic. According … Read more
Nineteen COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Lagos which brings a total of 254. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, tweeted on Friday, ” 5 more persons; 3 females & 2 males were discharged bringing total discharged to 90.” As of 10:20 pm on the 16th of April, there are 442 confirmed cases … Read more
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 35 new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings the total number of cases to 442. NCDC made the update on Thursday night. It noted that nineteen of the cases were recorded in Lagos, nine in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), five in Kano, and … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has increased by 60 percent. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo gave the update in a “COVID-19 Situation Report” posted on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Thursday. “Over the past week, there has been a 51 … Read more
A Nigerian doctor has died of coronavirus in Lagos. The deceased identified as Doctor Chugbo Emeka died after being exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lagos. He died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital isolation ward on Wednesday. He was reportedly rushed to the facility on Monday. Announcing his death, the Nigeria Medical … Read more
The world is passing through hard times and all eyes can see it! Like a trainee actor, waiting for a superstar to mentor him to stardom, coronavirus disease, aka COVID-19, is threatening to run the people out of their minds; and it is as if the gods are angry! At the last count, no fewer … Read more
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Mrs Sadiya Umar-Farouk, has said that the Federal Government will now work with state governments and hand over food relief meant to cushion the effects of COVID-19 on the poor and vulnerable. She said this on Monday while responding to a question at the daily briefing … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the bank does not charge any fee on COVID-19 loan application as claimed in false reports circulated on social media. The CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr Isaac Okorafor said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Okorafor explained that procedures for accessing the N50 billion Targeted … Read more