Access Bank Plc has launched a new mobile banking application called AccessMore app. According to the bank, the new app comes with amazing features and innovative banking experience. Speaking on the application, Access bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, said; “In a period like this, when we need to be more present and relevant in the lives … Read more
South Sudan has declared a 10-hr curfew daily as it confirmed its first case of Coronavirus on Sunday. The country’s border, international airport, recreational and relaxation centres with exceptions of food vendors have been shut down to curb the pandemic. While briefing citizens on Sunday, Vice president, Riek Machar said the index case is that … Read more
The Alliance of National Forces have confirmed the death of former Libyan Prime Minister, Dr. Mahmoud Jibril, who died as a result of complications from Coronavirus. Before his death, the 67-year-old was quarantined for 12 days at al-Ganzori hospital in Cairo, Egypt’s capital. Below are some of his lifetime achievements: He was a member of … Read more
The Lagos state government has discharged five more coronavirus patients. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, broke the news via Twitter on Sunday. “Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Sunday, confirmed the death of a COVID-19 patient in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner of Health in the state, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle, said the deceased was a 36-year-old Nigerian, male who died in a private facility on April 4, 2020. The Commissioner wrote, “We … Read more
After recording 4 cases and 1 death, Botswana’s president, Eric Masisi has declared a 28-day lockdown in the country to curb the Coronavirus pandemic. The death was that of a 79-year-old woman who developed high fever upon her return from South Africa. She died few days after being kept under mandatory quarantine. Prior to this, … Read more
In compliance with the county government’s directive on burials during this period of COVID-19 crisis, a 36-year-old man identified Bryan Indimuli was laid to rest on Saturday at night. Bryan died as a result of multiple Stabs from his drunk wife, 25-year-old wife, Joy Indeche at their residence in Ikoli Village in Malava Constituency, Kakamega … Read more
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR has commended 9-year-old Oluwashikemi Ogunleye for her little philantropic act in the fight against Coronavirus. Ogunleye donated a sum of N950 through the USSD code to Ogun State government as her personal contribution to combat the pandemic. While speaking to journalists at his Iperu Remo residence in Ikenne … Read more
As a result of the effects of the covid-19 outbreak on the activities of the state, The government of Niger has relaxed its restriction order, the new restriction would now begin from 2pm to 10pm daily. The Secretary to the Niger state Government, Ahmed Matane, made this known while briefing newsmen in Minna on Sunday. … Read more
More young people are dying of the coronavirus, according to a new warning issued by the World Health Organization. “What we are seeing in some countries is that there are individuals in their 30s, who are in their 40s and 50s who are in the ICU and who have died,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, head … Read more
A Kogi State indigene, Mr Simeon Abuh, whose 60-year-old wife, Salome, was burnt alive in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State has called on the President, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to ensure the prosecution of his wife’s killers. The late … Read more
Due to the sudden surge of coronavirus cases in Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu has hinted at a possible extension of the ongoing lockdown in the state. The Governor made this disclosure during a media parley with journalists, where he said the lockdown would be extended depending on the situation of things, adding that the number of … Read more
As more covid-19 cases in Nigeria continues to add up, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has tested negative for Coronavirus. Hamzat who revealed the result on his twitter handle, said the COVID-19 test was not a pleasant experience. He said that it was important for him to do it because as … Read more
Barely 12 hours after it reported the escape of six covid-19 patients, the Osun state government has confirmed that one of the missing patients has been apprehended by the police and has been returned to the isolation centre at Ejigbo. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ismail Omipidan who confirmed this to correspondents … Read more
Senator Stella Oduah, representing Anambra North in the Nigerian Senate, will not succumb to extortionists and blackmailers, her media aides have said. The media aides to the Anambra North senator made this clarification in reaction to an article titled: “Why Senator Stella Oduah Might Not Be A Senator Again”, signed by one Fabian Ohanaya and … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said it had made an error in its reporting of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. In a tweet on Saturday, the health agency said there were actually 25 new cases of the virus in Nigeria, that the 26th case was a repeat result of a previously confirmed … Read more
Nigeria is not done mourning UK based doctor, Alfa Sa’adu who lost his life to Coronavirus, yet another death has been recorded. Secretary of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), Seyi Sowemimo, SAN has announced the death of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Law School, Dr Koleade Abayomi SAN, OON, who died … Read more
The number 1 music streaming service in Africa, Boomplay is committed to keeping its promise of bringing everything music from around the world to music lovers at ease, especially during these tough times, as the world has been sadly gripped by COVID-19. Boomplay has decided to offer users 25 million megabytes of free data so … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Eti-Osa Local Government Area has the highest numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. Abayomi, during an update of coronavirus situation in the state on Friday, said that Eti-Osa has 47 out of the 98 confirmed cases. The commissioner said that Ikeja has … Read more
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, has once again dismissed the call made by some Nigerians for President Buhari to make it a priority to address the nation frequently on measures being taken by his administrtaion to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country. Adesina who appeared on … Read more