Covid-19: One doctor died, 32 others tested positive in Kano — NMA Chair
Chairman, Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr Sunusi Muhammad Bala on Tuesday said it has lost one doctor to the raging coronavirus pandemic while 32 others tested positive in the state.
Internally displaced children most vulnerable to COVID-19 – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday the internally displaced children in Nigeria are among the world’s most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Hawkins, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. He said that the report, “Lost at Home,” released by UNICEF examined the risks and challenges […]
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Enugu State task force intercepts run-away COVID-19 patient from Delta
The Enugu State Rapid Response Task Force on COVID-19 and security agencies have intercepted a run-away COVID-19 patient from the Delta State Isolation and Treatment Centre.
Imo building collapse: ARCON, NIA interim report indicts client, contractor of the project
By Kingsley Adegboye The joint interim report of the Architects’ Registration Council of Nigeria, ARCON, and the Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIA, on the 8-storey hotel building that that collapsed in Imo, has indicted the developer and contractor handling the multi-billion Naira project. The building, which was under construction along Musa Yar’Adua Drive, Owerri, Imo […]
NEMA North East coordinator dies
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of its North-East Zonal Coordinator, Saidu Ahmed. The Principal Information Officer, NEMA, North-East Zone, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, disclosed this to journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State. READ ALSO: NEMA: Stop dragging Osinbajo into your impending implosion, group tells PDP Ibrahim said the coordinator died at the University […]
Juventus chief warns Pogba over the downside of leaving Man United
Paul Pogba cannot expect a big pay day if he decides to leave Man Utd for another club this summer, according to Juventus’ chief football officer Fabio Paratici. Football’s finances are set to be hit dramatically due to the coronavirus pandemic which has halted matches and leagues around the world. Pogba is on a huge […]
Just in: Gbajabiamila bows to pressure, to hold public hearing on NCDC Bill soon
The House of Representatives has resolved to hold a Public Hearing on the Infectious Diseases Control Bill, 2020.
COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 46,500 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday the number of reported COVID-19 cases in the WHO African Region has increased to over 46,500 as of May 4. The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO. “There are over 46,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the […]
ANEEJ, MANTRA partners laud repatriation of $311.7m Abacha III loot
Pledge independent monitoring of fund utilisation By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, and partners on the Monitoring Transparency and Accountability in the Management of Returned Assets, MANTRA, Tuesday, lauded another repatriation of $311,797,866 of Abacha III loot to Nigeria from the United States of America and the […]
Emergency responders avert fire explosion on Otedola Bridge in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Emergency responders in the early hours on Tuesday, averted what could have resulted in fire explosion with attendant danger when two tankers laden with Kerosene and Diesel respectively, had a head-on collision at the popular Otedola Bridge along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to report, the unfortunate incident occurred at about 8 am inward […]
I have not anointed anyone as my successor, says Gov Udom Emmanuel
Governor Udom Emmanuel has again reiterated the fact that it is too early to discuss the issue of succession maintaining that he is committed to working hard to uplift the living standards of the downtrodden and not the next election.
Breaking: Senate probes 5G Communication network in Nigeria
THE Senate has begun probe on the present status of 5th Generation ( 5G) network in Nigeria.
Man United make shock U-turn on director of football decision
Man United ‘no longer want’ to appoint a director of football despite links with a number of potential targets, according to reports. Manchester United were reportedly hoping to appoint their first-ever director of football before the end of last season – although it is yet to be seen what they would want from the person […]
ExxonMobil yet to support COVID-19 fight in Akwa Ibom ― C’ttee chair
Akwa Ibom Government says it is yet to receive any form of support from ExxonMobil in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The Chairman of Akwa Ibom State COVID-19 Committee, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, disclose to journalists after his meeting of the committee yesterday. According to him, “it is unthinkable that up till now, ExxonMobil, which has […]
Hand hygiene critical to prevent COVID-19, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says hand hygiene is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and the COVID-19 virus.
