Total cases confirmed – 169,206 Total cases discharged – 164,666 Total deaths recorded – 2,126 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 169,206 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 16, the NCDC reports 132 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu added that the VP assured that NEC would convene an emergency meeting on the COVID-19 resurgence, whenever the need arose. The Federal Government and state governors have disclosed their position on a fresh lockdown due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made it known to State … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) and state governors have spoken about a national lockdown in Nigeria over COVID-19 third wave. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and state governors have said there is no indication of an imminent lockdown in Nigeria as the country prepares for the COVID-19 third wave. The governor of Lagos … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 169,074 Total cases discharged – 164,652 Total deaths recorded – 2,126 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,915 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 14, the NCDC reports 48 new cases with one COVID-related death. … Read more
Recall that there has been an upsurge in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) disclosed that states will reintroduce measures for curbing the spread of the virus. A senior registrar in the department of anaesthesiology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), has died of COVID-19 complications. UCTH’s association of resident doctors … Read more
The Ojude Oba festival, which takes place two days after the Muslim Sallah, Eid-el Kabir, was also cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has approved the cancellation of the 2021 Ojude Oba festival due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. The Coordinator of … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 168,915 Total cases discharged – 164,652 Total deaths recorded – 2,125 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,915 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 14, the NCDC reports 48 new cases with one COVID-related death. … Read more
While revealing that the strain has been found in Nigeria, particularly Oyo State, she urged citizens not to pretend that Osun is an island considering the fact that they are in close proximity and her people engage in trade and social activities with Oyo. The Osun State Government has alerted residents of the state on … Read more
Shuaib said the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are expected through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Assess Facility (COVAX) The federal government has disclosed that it is expecting 41,282,770 doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of September 2021. Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib, disclosed at a briefing … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 168,867 Total cases discharged – 164,623 Total deaths recorded – 2,125 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,867 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 13, the NCDC reports 154 new cases with one COVID-related death. … Read more
The school said, “The University of Lagos community has also been affected by this potential 3rd wave, with an increase in the number of patients presented to the University of Lagos Medical Centre with flu-like symptoms which are similar to COVID-19”. The University of Lagos has confirmed that the institution is being affected by a … Read more
…world leaders to put in collaborative efforts to stop the spread of the new variant around the globe The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm bells on the rampaging effects of the COVID-19 Delta strain that has now seen it spread across 104 countries. Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, made this known at a media … Read more
The rapidly transmissible COVID-19 Delta strain, first identified in India, is dominant in western Kenya, where it was initially detected in the country. Holders of Kenya passport cannot access 54 countries in the wake of COVID-19 ban in the global race to protect nations against new variants of coronavirus. The Henley Passport Index, which has … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 168,713 Total cases discharged – 164,476 Total deaths recorded – 2,124 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,713 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 12, the NCDC reports 161 new cases with no COVID-related deaths. … Read more
“For those wondering why I haven’t been posting for a while. On 20th June I was tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and isolated myself and treatment for 20 days it wasn’t a good experience. COVID is real and it kills #staysafe but now am ok.” Popular Dubai based Nigerian billionaire, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known … Read more
As the gatekeeper, you have a statutory responsibility to work with our frontline health workers to ensure that people that are coming into the country obey our rules and conform to the protocols. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to rise to the occasion of a disturbing event … Read more
The Ogun State Government has commenced registration of small business owners, petty traders, low-wage employees and artisans as would-be beneficiaries of the COVID-19 cash transfer social intervention programme of the Federal Government, under the ‘The Rapid Response Register (RRR). Coordinator, Ogun State Operations Coordinating Unit (Ogun SOCU), Mr. Tunde Adebiyi made the revelation on a … Read more
“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxicity.” The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of certain hand sanitisers in a bid to prevent contracting COVID-19. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning via … Read more
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu issued a press statement sequel to the detection of the Delta COVID-19 strain in Nigeria as well as an upward spike in recorded cases in the state in recent weeks. The Governor, amongst other things, ordered all worship centres to revert back to 50% … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 168,552 Total cases discharged – 164,439 Total deaths recorded – 2,124 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,552 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 11, the NCDC reports 12 new cases with two COVID-related deaths. … Read more