Covid-19: Ned Nwoko distributes relief materials in Delta, Abuja
…set to replicate same gesture in Abuja tomorrow Foremost philanthropist and international legal luminary, Prince Ned Munir Nwoko yesterday began the distribution of materials that will aid in the battle against the Novel Coronavirus. The distribution which took place simultaneously across the local government areas of Delta North, saw the Star Prince as Ned Nwoko […]
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Abule Ado Explosion: Terminal operators call for relocation of Apapa tank farms
Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, STOAN, has asked the Federal Government to plan for the relocation of petroleum depots, otherwise called tank farms, from Apapa to avoid any disaster that may lead to loss of lives and investments.
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitisers can kill virus — Pharmacist
A pharmacist, Mr. Ayobambo Fajuyitan, on Tuesday cautioned Nigerians against using hand sanitisers with low alcohol content in preventing COVID-19.
WHO says no reported cases of Ebola in DRC in 5 weeks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there have been no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for five weeks.
Expert recommends regular intake of water to reduce risk of illness
A Medical Practitioner, Dr Lawrence Abada of Estate Clinic, Benin, says regular intake of clean drinking water helps to build the human immune system and reduces the risk of illness.
Swiss coronavirus death toll rises to 373, positive tests hit 16,176
The Swiss death toll from the coronavirus epidemic has risen to 373, the country’s public health agency said on Tuesday, from 295 people on Monday. READ ALSO: FACT CHECK: Coronavirus is not an airborne disease – WHO The number of positive tests increased to 16,176 from 15,575 on Monday, it said. vanguard
FG reacts to alleged non-screening of Americans at Lagos airport
The Federal Government says it is absolutely false the media report that 26 American arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Monday without screening for Coronavirus.
No reported cases of Ebola in DRC in 5 weeks – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there have been no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for five weeks.
Coronavirus: 48 new cases reported in China
China reported 48 new cases of coronavirus and five more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, in the latest figures released by the National Health Commission.
COVID-19: Coalition wants FG to make mask wearing compulsory
Sen. Eze Ajoku, President, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN), on Tuesday called on Minister of Health to make masks wearing compulsory for all Nigerians to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Don’t see Coronavirus as ‘big man’s disease’ – ASUU president
The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has said Nigerians should not see the ravaging novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, as a disease affecting only the rich in the country and therefore gloat over the plight of the people that have contracted it.
Woman allegedly murders sex worker for dating her husband
Imo Police has arrested a woman who allegedly killed a commercial sex worker for dating her husband. Vanguard gathered that the 26 years old woman, identified as Ada Amuzie, allegedly killed the commercial sex worker, Happiness, at Imika Obiti. The Imo State Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, Orlando Godson Ikeokuin said the woman has been […]
Sen Oko’s death unimaginable loss to us — Agba
Consoles family, promises support By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of State for Power, Prince Goddy Agba, Monday, has described the death of the Senator representing Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Dr. Rose Oko, as unimaginable loss to her family, local government, State, the National Assembly, and the entire nation. The Minister, […]
Russia moves to imprison quarantine violators for up to 7 years
Russia’s Lower House of Parliament gave its final approval on Tuesday to legislation to send quarantine violators to prison for up to seven years.
Ajax end contract of brain-damaged former wonderkid Nouri: report
Ajax have terminated the contract of former wonderkid Abdelhak Nouri, severely brain damaged and in a coma since collapsing three seasons ago, the Dutch daily De Telegraaf said Tuesday. The club intervened ahead of the July 1 date when the contract was due to renew for the 22-year-old who collapsed while warming up for a […]
COVID-19: Funkekeme urges political office holders to assist the needy
The Senior Political Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Chief Funkekeme Solomon, has urged the political class in the state to assist the needy as the lockdown ordered by the governor over COVID-19 pandemic begins on Wednesday.
