COVID-19 Bayelsa NSCDC intensifies preventive efforts
Sets up 250 man response team By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa The Bayelsa Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday said it has intensified efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19. Bayelsa Commandant of the NSCDC, Mrs. Christiana Abiakam-Omanu who spoke in Yenagoa on the Command’s activities on the coronavirus […]
COVID-19: FG takes delivery of preventive, treatment materials from China
ABUJA–THE federal government, Wednesday, took delivery of materials for prevention and testing of coronavirus in the country.
COVID-19: India outlines $22.6bn to help poor hit by lockdown
India on Thursday announced a 1.7 trillion rupee ($22.6 billion) economic stimulus plan that will be released through direct cash transfers and food security measures aimed at giving relief to millions of poor hit by the nationwide lockdown in the country. “We have come with a package which will immediately take care of the welfare […]
US Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill
The Senate passed a massive coronavirus stimulus bill that sends cash directly to most adults in a bid to shore up the faltering economy. The bill expected to top $2 trillion and also bails out businesses, hospitals, and local governments. It passed late Wednesday night and now heads to the House for final approval. The […]
Rep partners Ugwuanyi against Covid-19 penetration
By Dennis Agbo House of Representatives member for Udenu/Igboeze North federal constituency, Rep Simon Atigwe has joined efforts with the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to sensitize residents on how to avert coronavirus penetration in the state. Atigwe said that even though there has not been any known case of Covid-19 in Enugu state, […]
Rockets hit Iraq’s Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base
Two rockets slammed into the Iraqi capital’s high-security Green Zone early Thursday, hours before US-led forces were set to pull out of a second base in the country. Some 7,500 troops are in Iraq as part of the US-led coalition helping local troops fight jihadist remnants, but those numbers are being significantly drawn down this […]
Anthony Joshua in self-isolation after contact with Prince Charles who tested positive
Anthony Joshua has gone into self-isolation after Prince Charles tested positive to coronavirus on Wednesday. Joshua had on March 9 spent some time with the Prince but it is unclear if the prince had contracted the virus by then or not. According to Joshua’s spokesman, the heavyweight champion remains ‘fit and healthy’ despite coming into […]
Airline to pay passengers over $8K if they catch coronavirus
A Vietnamese airline seeking business during the coronavirus slowdown is offering passengers a novel perk — an insurance plan that will pay them up to $8,570 if they catch the deadly bug after flying with them. Vietjet’s “Sky Covid Care” insurance is provided free of charge for all eligible passengers regardless of their age or […]
IWD: MMS WoFHoF seeks enforcement of laws against gender discrimination
By Josephine Agbonkhese MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame, WoFHoF, Initiative, has admonished Nigerian women to push for enforcement of the numerous laws which kick against gender discrimination in Nigeria. The Founder, MMS WoFHoF Initiative, Kingsley Anaroke, made this call during a road walk/press conference held in Lagos recently by the organisation in commemoration […]
Chloroquine not approved for Coronavirus treatment, NCDC warns Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that Chloroquine has not been approved for treatment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, gave the warning in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the recent media reports that suggested that chloroquine could protect people from COVID-19 or treat COVID-19 in […]
JUST IN: Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19
By Dayo Johnson Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu today says that his coronavirus test has come out negative. He posted on his twitter that “Good morning sir. The result is negative. Congratulations your Excellency” READ ALSO: COVID-19: I’m not in isolation — Akeredolu I just received the above text from the Commissioner for Health regarding […]
World leaders to hold crisis talks as virus toll tops 21,000
World leaders are to hold online crisis talks Thursday on the coronavirus pandemic that has forced three billion people into lockdown and claimed more than 21,000 lives. With the disease tearing around the globe at a terrifying pace, warnings are multiplying over its economic consequences, and experts are saying it could cause more damage than […]
US Senator sued for dumping stocks ahead of coronavirus panic
An investor is suing Sen. Richard Burr for securities fraud connected to stock sales he made after private coronavirus briefings, court papers show. Wyndham Hotels shareholder Alan Jacobson filed the lawsuit Monday in Washington, DC, federal court, alleging that the North Carolina Republican “acted as a scofflaw in a time of national crisis” by exploiting […]
Shade Okoya debunks COVID-19 rumours
Popular Nigerian businesswoman, Chief( Mrs ) Shade Okoya has debunked reports that guests at the 80th birthday celebration of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E Adesola George Oguntade are failing in health or dying as a result of contracting the deadly coronavirus.
Covid-19: CAN mulls suspension of Sunday worship, weddings in Benue
The Benue branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has recommended the suspension of all Sunday worship and wedding activities in the state as a proactive measure against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a message by its state chairman, Rev. Akpen Leva, on Thursday in Makurdi, the association appealed to churches to […]
Covid-19: Set up emergency funds, testing centres in 774 LGAs to help Nigerians, Rep tells Buhari, Govs
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Simon Chukwuemeka Atigwe, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately set up an emergency fund to fight Coronavirus.
