Nutritionist urges Nigerians to observe regular health assessment
A nutrition expert and National Publicity Secretary of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Olusola Malomo, has urged Nigerians to regularly observe their health status, stressing that good health goes beyond the absence of disease to include physical, mental and social wellbeing. Making this call in the March edition of her monthly healthy living dialogue, […]
Kano sends workers home for 2 wks as Plateau shuts markets, clubs
KANO—The Kano State government, yesterday declared a two week work- free for the state civil servants as part of measures to contain the spread of corona virus, COVID 19 in the state and safeguard the lives of the citizens.
Coronavirus: Widespread fear as Kyari, Bauchi gov test positive
ABUJA — Influential Chief of Staff to President Mohammed Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, has reportedly tested positive to the rampaging Coronavirus that is currently wreaking havoc in the country, forcing some state governors to either put their states on lock down or threaten to do so.
Breaking: COVID- 19: Senate Closes for 2 Weeks
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate on Tuesday closed down all its activities for two weeks following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus( COVID- 19) that is at the moment, ravaging the world. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan announced the closure after a closed-door session that lasted from 10.50 am to 12 pm. […]
COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu orders closure of markets, malls
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls, and shops in the state for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had closed all schools and banned political, social and religious gatherings for […]
COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu orders closure of markets, malls
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls and shops in the state for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Buhari expresses grief over killing of 47 by Boko Haram
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound grief and sorrow’’ over the loss of soldiers who were ambushed by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State. About 47 soldiers according to the military authorities lost their lives as a result of the ambush. The President in a statement by his Senior Special […]
COVID-19: Nigeria may have more than 50 cases
Kyari, Mohammed, aides test positive NCDC keeps mum over whereabouts of govt’s officials confirmed By Joseph Erunke – Abuja About 50 cases of coronavirus may be in Nigeria as more people continue to test positive to the dreaded virus which has made many countries shut down activities as part of their control measures. At the […]
Covid-19: Aero Contractors suspends flight operations for 2 weeks
By Lawani Mikairu Aero Contractors Tuesday announced the suspension of its flight operations for 2 weeks with effect from Thursday, 26th March due to the current spread of the coronavirus in the country. A memo sent by the Commercial Manager of the airline, Mr Rogers Cookey to staff of Aero said the airline will operate […]
Covid-19: Clerk orders total shutdown of NASS Complex
The management of the National Assembly has ordered a total shutdown of the complex as a measure to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Ataba Sani-Omolori issued the directive in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Sani-Omokoro said that the decision was taken in conjunction with the leadership […]
COVID-19: 7 persons in self-isolation in Kogi – Commissioner
The Kogi Ministry of Health said that seven persons are now on a compulsory 14-days self-isolation in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Lokoja, said that the persons had been put under strict monitoring by the ministry. Audu, who posted this on his Facebook page, […]
Tinubu suggests total lockdown in Lagos
Hails Sanwo-Olu’ s response on COVID-19 outbreak so far By Olasunkanmi Akoni National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has suggested a total lockdown in Lagos State in view of the increasing Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. This came even as he commended the preventive measures being taken by the Lagos State Governor, […]
Fear of Coronavirus: Patients flee Teaching Hospital
It’s a lie — Ethiope West LG Boss Sapele Holding Center still under renovation By Paul Olayemi – Oghara/Sapele -Patients and visitors today were seen fleeing the Delta State University Teaching Hospital in Oghara, Delta State after a rumour of a suspected COVID-19 patient filtered out into the community. The hearsay of a COVID-19 patient […]
Hantavirus: Man dies in China after testing positive to another virus
By Emmanuel Okogba A man has died in Yunnan province of China after testing positive to Hantavirus. The man died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus, China’s Global Times reports. Hantavirus immediately became a trend on social media following the report with people panicking that it was […]
Ex-health minister jailed for stealing funds meant for fight against Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Health Minister and his financial advisor have been jailed five years with hard labour for misappropriating funds meant for the fight against the Ebola virus. According to court papers, Oly Illunga and his associate stole monies to the tune of $400,000 from Ebola funds. The two were convicted of […]
NUPENG threatens mass withdrawal of members over COVID- 19
Victor Young Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday expressed serious concerns over the risk exposures of members in the informal sector of the petroleum industry because of their daily exposures and contacts with all manners of people in the cause of their work. In a statement by its President and General […]
