Despite the share of people in gainful employment rising substantially since the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria, many Nigerians are yet to regain full employment even as the food security situation in the country has substantially worsened since the beginning of the pandemic, a survey by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has scoffed at the behaviour of former governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari, at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The agency described the behaviour of Yari as irresponsible. It added that his actions amount to violation of the COVID-19 airport protocol put in place by the federal government. … Read more
Nigeria records another 643 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known in a statement while delivering its daily COVID-19 Update on Twitter. The statement said, On the 15th of July 2020, 643 new confirmed cases and six deaths were recorded in Nigeria “No new state has … Read more
Osun state records another COVID-19 death, bringing total death cases to eight. The state also recorded another 37 Covid-19 positive cases. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Oshogbo. READ ALSO: Osun Records 18 New COVID-19 Cases, Discharges 13. He added that the dead patient had an underlying ailment. … Read more
Osun has recorded 18 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of the infections in the state to 281. The state also discharged 13 patients from the state’s isolation centre after testing negative to the virus. The State’s Commissioner For Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu, in a statement on Wednesday in Osogbo, confirmed the report. READ … Read more
There is much apprehension in Lagos State as not less than 200 medical doctors are reported to have been infected with the dreaded Corona Virus while attending to the victims of the disease. The disclosure was made in Lagos by the Medical Guild while expressing displeasure over the State Government derogatory remarks regarding the … Read more
Kwara Government discharges one patient who recently tested negative twice as toll hits 422. The state had announced on July 14, that it confirmed another 21 positive COVID-19 cases in the state. Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, made this known in a statement … Read more
Nigeria daily COVID-19 Toll on Tuesday dropped to below 500 cases in weeks as the country recorded 463 new cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in its daily situation report of COVID-19 on its official twitter page. According to the agency, of the 463 new cases, 128 are confirmed in Lagos, Kwara-92, … Read more
The Medical Director of the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Bowale Abimbola has disclosed that the majority of the people who died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos have hypertension and diabetes even as he disclosed that most male individuals come down with a very severe form of the infection. Disclosing this while in his … Read more
Following the death of a lawmaker, Mr. Tunde Braimoh in Lagos State last Friday, the State’s House of Assembly has directed all Lawmakers in the state to undergo the COVID-19 test. A representative of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency I, Mr Temitope Adewale, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday, noted the directive was … Read more
Tokyo health officials on Tuesday appealed for more than 800 theatregoers to get tested for the novel coronavirus to trace the source of a new outbreak. Contact-tracing became a necessity after a production starring Japanese boy-band members was found to be the source of at least 20 cases. Tokyo government said it was focusing on … Read more
Ebonyi State government has announced that schools in the state will remain closed, until further notice The Deputy Governor, Barr. Kelechi Igwe made this known in a statement signed by his Press secretary, Mr. Monday Uzor. This comes after the Federal Government had announced the COVID-19 guidelines for schools resumption amid the pandemic currently affecting … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday disclosed that the country has confirmed five hundred and nine new COVID-19 cases. The agency made the disclosure in its daily situation report of COVID-19 on its official twitter page. According to the agency, of the 595 cases, 156 are confirmed in Lagos, Oyo-11, FCT-99, Edo-47, Kaduna-27, … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that 12 COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed within 24 hours in Lagos state on July 12. The NCDC made the disclosure in its COVID-19 situation report for July 12. According to the centre, 16 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours in four states: … Read more
COVID-19 may be transmitted through the air, according to new evidence, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC reveals. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, made this known at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday. Commenting on the means of transmission of the virus prior to the … Read more
Since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic globally, many scientists in the world have been conducting several clinical trials to produce the vaccine that will cure people of the virus. Russia has now announced the successful completion of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine test. It says it has successfully carried out a human trial of the … Read more
Two lawmakers in the island nation of Madagascar have died of the dreadful COVID-19 infection. The country’s president, Andry Rajoelina, announced the demise of the legislators on Monday. Rajoelina identified the deceased politicians as Senate and one deputy. The deaths are precursor to the renewed surge in COVID-19 cases after 11 other deputies and 14 … Read more
No doubt the news and social media has been flooded with stories of the Nollywood actress Regina Daniels since she arrival of her first child for her billionaire hubby, Ned Nwoko. The actress during the naming ceremony of her newborn which took place on Friday, July 10, in a video shared by BBC News speaks … Read more
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new round of coronavirus restrictions on Sunday in response to the country’s rising rate of infections. “From Monday onwards, a night-time curfew will be enforced between 9 pm and 4 am, while face masks will be compulsory in public places and a ban on the sale of … Read more
Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has denied reports that the governor had directed his aides and civil servants to undergo Coronavirus (COVID -19) tests. Ifeajika, in a statement on Sunday in Asaba, challenged the peddlers to provide evidence of the memo or statement issued by government in … Read more