The management of Bristow Helicopters Tuesday announced that it had sacked more than 100 pilots and engineers due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business. The company announced the development in a statement. The company said although the decision is painful, the move was inevitable in order to ensure the continuity of … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday disclosed that the country has recorded new 304 new cases of COVID-19. The agency made the disclosure in its daily situation report of COVID-19 on its official twitter page. According to the agency, of the 304 new cases, 90 were confirmed in FCT while 59 are detected … Read more
– No fewer than seventeen prisoners has been freed to reunite with the society in Sokoto – They received this pardon as a means to decongest the prison to avoid the spread of COVID-19 – This was contained in a statement released by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media And Public Affairs Sokoto State Governor, … Read more
Kwara State Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi and his wife Abieyuwa have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19), Ekohotblog reports. This was contained in a statement by the state’s Technical Committee on COVID-19 spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday 4th Of August, 2020. The statement is tittled, ‘Kwara Dep Gov, wife test positive for COVID-19’, said immediate contact tracing and … Read more
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has reportedly ordered all schools in the state to remain shut down pending the fulfillment of all laid down coronavirus COVID-19 protocols. Hope Uzodinma gave this order through a press release signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. B. T. O Ikegwuoha. Also Read: Gov. Uzodinma Detest … Read more
The federal government Of Nigeria will release new protocols for the next phase of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this report during Monday’s press briefing in Abuja. “I will like … Read more
The World Health Organization warned on Monday that there might never be a “silver bullet” for COVID-19 in the form of a perfect vaccine and that the road to normality would be long, with some countries requiring a reset of strategy. More than 18.14 million people around the world are reported to have been infected … Read more
A 28 year old woman, known as Mayra Ramirez has become the very first Coronavirus survivor to receive a double lung transplant in the United States. Ramirez, experiencing Coronavirus symptoms, arrived at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s emergency room on April 26 and within minutes, her terrible experience with the disease began. “All I remember was … Read more
Total toll hits 44129 Nigeria records 288 new confirmed cases on August 3, 2020 On the 3rd of August 2020, 288 new confirmed cases and eight deaths were recorded in Nigeria, Ekohotblog reports. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this disclosure during its daily COVID-19 update shared on Twitter. According to the report, 44129 cases … Read more
Air Peace says the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic on its operations was responsible for the sacked of some pilots and supporting staff. The company said in a statement on Monday in Lagos that it took the “very painful, but rightful decision”. Read Also: COVID-19: Federal Govt delegation to inspect 104 Unity schools It said … Read more
Air Peace has sacked over 70 pilots across its fleet types, following the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic. It also reduced staff salaries by up to 40 per cent. The airline management disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday, adding that it was important to take this in order to sustain its operations … Read more
People are capable of transmitting the coronavirus SARS-COV-2 to cats and dogs, a study by Italian scientists has revealed. The study tested 540 dogs and 277 cats living in households in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy, where someone was infected with the virus or in areas where there were many cases. The study, which has … Read more
The Ogun State Government has clarified it position on the COVID-19 testing for students in exam classes returning to school ahead of their terminal exams. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, the presentation of a COVID-19 free certificate … Read more
South African Company, Shoprite Holdings Limited, has said it will sell off its outlets in Nigeria due to the COVID-19 pandemic effect. The megastore company with presence in virtually all states in Nigeria hinged this decision on the coronavirus pandemic which has disrupted major businesses globally. This was contained in the company’s “Operational and Voluntary … Read more
Lagos State government, on Sunday 2nd of August, has confirmed the recovery and discharge of 37 corona-virus (COVID-19) patients from its isolation centres in the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement disclosed that the patients, including 31 Nigerians and six foreigners, were discharged after testing negative twice for the virus. ”Good people of Lagos, today, … Read more
NCDC daily reports: Nigeria records 304 new cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 304 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the country on Sunday, August 2, 2020, Ekohotblog reports. The agency also added that five deaths were recorded, bringing the death toll to eight hundred and eighty-eight (888). … Read more
The Ogun State Government on Sunday 2nd of August, said no student would be admitted into boarding facilities in private or public schools without negative corona-virus (COVID-19) test certificates. The corona-virus (COVID-19) certification will serve as requirements for operations of boarding facilities in secondary schools as SS3 students resume on Monday 3rd of August. This … Read more
– Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan has recovered from coronavirus – He recovered after testing positive to the virus – Bachchan’s actor-son Abishek, who was admitted at the same time, will remain in hospital, while his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and granddaughter Aaradhya were discharged last week Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he had been … Read more
– Parent protest the payment of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee government officials are requesting in other to get their ward tested – This came following the directive that no boarding school pupil would be allowed to resume without a valid negative COVID-19 test certificate – Students in exit classes are expected to resume August 4 … Read more
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder and general Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has gave strong warning against the reopening of churches in the state as directed by the Lagos State Government. While preaching on Sunday 2nd of August, the man of God recommend Christians not to let any religious leader or government … Read more