Coronavirus: Anambra doctors suspend four-week old strike

Coronavirus: Anambra doctors suspend four-week old strike

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nnewi Medical doctors in Anambra state yesterday suspended its four-weeks old industrial strike following the rising cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. Operating under the aegis of Conference of Civil Service Doctors in Anambra State had embarked on the industrial action over alleged neglect by the state government. However, addressing newsmen in Onitsha, […]
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Reps adjourn plenary indefinitely over Coronavirus

Reps adjourn plenary indefinitely over Coronavirus

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said on Tuesday the House would adjourn plenary indefinitely because of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Gbajabiamila, who stated this in his opening remarks at the plenary, said the lawmakers would only work on an economic stimulus bill to protect Nigerians and the economy against […]

Cruise ship responsible for jump in Australia coronavirus cases

Cruise ship responsible for jump in Australia coronavirus cases

Australia on Tuesday reported a jump in coronavirus cases that was almost entirely due to passengers, who disembarked a cruise ship in Sydney several days ago. The cruise ship has, however, prompted widespread criticism of the official response to the pandemic. The ship, Carnival Corp’s Ruby Princess, became the country’s largest source of coronavirus infections […]

Breaking: COVID- 19: Senate Closes for 2 Weeks

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( COVIC- 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: Sen Ekpenyong raises alarm over possible outbreak in correctional centers, IDP camps

COVID-19: Sen Ekpenyong raises alarm over possible outbreak in correctional centers, IDP camps

  By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Senator representing Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, has raised the alarm over the seeming lack of public health guidance on COVID 19 pandemic as it relates to Nigeria’s Correctional facilities and IDP camps across the country. Senator Ekpenyong stated this while assessing the vulnerabilities of his constituents […]