Oyo coronavirus index case has been discharged ― Govt
The American returnee who became the index case in Oyo State has been discharged after completing his round of treatment. This is just as the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. The governor who tweeted via his personal handle @seyiamakinde […]
COVID 19: Ondo Govt. explains closure of markets
The Ondo State Government has given further reasons for a total shutdown of markets in the state, due to persistent flouting of social distancing regulation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had on March 24 shut down market malls and shops, except those dealing on essentials commodities like food, medicine, […]
COVID-19: Edo govt urges residents to comply with precautionary guidelines to curtail spread
The Edo State Government has urged all residents, including traders and businesses to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state by complying with the basic precautionary measures and other guidelines to contain the scourge. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and […]
NUPENG distributes sanitizers, safety kits to tanker drivers
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday called on state governments and security agencies to assist Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, to seamlessly distribute fuel across the country as Nigeria struggles to contain the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Adamawa locks down state, shuts land borders
YOLA—Adamawa State government, yesterday, announced the closure of all land borders and other commercial activities in the state, from today, to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 NHRC warns security agents against impunity
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has appealed to law enforcement agencies across the country to avoid any act of torture, cruel inhuman and other degrading treatments against the citizens as they enforce compliance to the federal and state governments directives to contain the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic
Lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, FCT: You’re wrong, Buhari is right, Malami replies Adegboruwa
abuja—Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has faulted claims by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Ebunolu Adegboruwa, that President Muhammadu Buhari does not have the powers to shut down two states and Federal Capital Territory, FCT in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic currently ravaging the world.
COVID-19: NAFDAC orders manufacturing of chloroquine for clinical trial
ABUJA—THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has ordered the manufacturing of Chloroquine for emergency stock for possible clinical trial treatment of coronavirus in the country.
Bishop Sam Zuga to unveil spiritual formula to end Coronavirus in April
Shortly after renowned Nigerian Bishop, Sam Zuga of House of Joy Ministry, founder of both Samzuga Foundation and Samzuga international offered to treat anyone with coronavirus free of charge and urging Nigerians to refer Coronavirus patients to him, the cleric has come up with a solution to tackle the dreaded virus.
COVID-19: LASG discharges 5 more patients
The Lagos State government, yesterday, confirmed that five additional patients, who have recovered from coronavirus, COVID-19, have been discharged, from Infectious Disease Centre, Yaba Mainland Hospital.
Lockdown: PDP Chieftain sad over hungry peasants, buys N10 m food for Kaduna North
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party,PDP,Lawal Adamu Usman, (Mr LA) has bought food and other relief materials worth N10 million for people in Kaduna North Local Government Area.
