Ali Modu Sheriff debunks report of fleeing to Abuja to avoid COVID-19 test
Following a report that Ex-Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff fled to Abuja to avoid testing for COVID-19, he has debunked the report, stating that it is false information prepared with malicious intention full of political gimmicks. A statement signed by Kolo Adam S.A. Media to Senator Ali Sheriff, said he (Sheriff) and his […]
COVID-19: Redefining the order of worship
When in March, cities in Nigeria joined the rest of the world in enforcing the #StayAtHome order, the reality of the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic hit home. Although a necessary action, many didn’t envisage how much their routines would greatly change until they could no longer gather for events and activities, especially religious activities. Church gatherings had no option than to move online, a move which was previously considered not spiritual enough. Still, many desired more Christian programming especially from their local assemblies of worship during this unprecedented time.
COVID-19 Response Room has received 205 calls in Borno so far – official
The Borno COVID-19 Response Situation Room has received 205 calls from the public.
Breaking: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman hospitalised with heart problems
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman is in hospital in Amsterdam with heart problems, his agent has confirmed. READ ALSO: Pogba using lockdown to prepare for return after injury woes According to Goal, Koeman’s representative Rob Jansen said the former Dutch international defender is in a stable condition after requiring medical treatment. More details shortly… VANGUARD
Businesses are hinting at 5G rollout delays
Mobile carriers, network suppliers, and analysts are warning that the rollout of 5G networks could be delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The warnings came as businesses reported their quarterly earnings, in which they outlined what effect the ongoing crisis could have on their bottom lines. The full impact of the pandemic won’t […]
Lockdown violation: Abuja pastor, deacons, ushers scale fence to evade arrest
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The enforcement of the restriction orders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja turned dramatic on Sunday when the Pastor in Charge of Shekinah Glory Church, Jabi, along with some of his Deacons and workers scaled the fence to evade arrest on sighting the Ministerial Enforcement Team led by Mr […]
Lagos records another 3 COVID-19 related deaths
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday announced another three COVID-19 related deaths, as the number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 1,084.
COVID-19: Edo intensifies campaign on self-reporting, social distancing
Urges residents to turn out for screening, testing The Edo State Government has reiterated the need for citizens to present and report themselves for screening through the Edo State COVID-19 toll-free response lines following any recent travel into the country or from high COVID-19 incident states within the country. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, […]
COVID-19: Kogi medical doctors reject salary cut
Members of the Kogi State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have vowed not to accept the proposed cutting of salaries of its members and other healthcare workers by the Kogi Government. A statement by the Chairman of the NMA in the state, Dr Kabiru Zubair, in Lokoja on Sunday, said the attention of […]
Shots fired from North Korea believed to be ‘accidental’ ― Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said shots fired Sunday from North Korea towards the South in the DMZ that divides the peninsula were believed to have been “accidental.” “Handful of shots came across from the north; we think those were accidental,” he said on ABC’s “This Week.” “South Koreans did return fire. There was […]
Zamfara emir dies while awaiting result of COVID-19 test
The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Mohammed Ahmad Asha, is dead. He died while waiting for his result of COVID-19 test. The monarch’s death is coming less than 24-hours after the Emir of Rano, Dr. Tafida Abubakar Ila II, passed on Saturday, after a brief illness. His younger brother, the Dan Jekan Kaura Namoda, […]
Disney to donate $1 million from sales of its themed face masks to charity
Disney is selling non-medical face masks in the US featuring characters from across its multiverse, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, the company announced. Disney will donate one million masks to underserved communities via humanitarian aid organization MedShare, and all profits from the mask sales in the US through September 30th, up to $1 million, […]
There is ‘enormous evidence’ COVID-19 came from Wuhan lab ― US
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that there was “enormous evidence” that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. “There is enormous evidence that this is where it began,” he said on ABC’s “This Week.” But while highly critical of China’s handling of the matter, Pompeo declined to say […]
Taraba discharges 124 persons from quarantine
The Taraba Technical Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday discharged 124 persons quarantined at the state NYSC orientation camp in Barikin Sibre, Jalingo. Dr Innocent Vakkai, Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner for Health, while handing the 124 persons to their various local government Council Chairmen, said they tested negative twice. According to him, 130 people […]
Revered Algerian singer and Berber idol Idir dies at 70
Algerian singer Idir, a leading cultural ambassador of his native Kabylie and its Berber language, died in Paris on Saturday, aged 70, his family announced. Idir, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, was hospitalised on Friday. “We regret to announce the death of our father (of us all), Idir,” a message posted on his official Facebook […]
Enugu Resident Doctors’ Strike: Conspiracy beyond consulting rooms
By Ezekiel Nnaji Medical doctors are society’s important professionals whose duties revolve around saving lives. The Hippocratic Oath further underlines the responsibilities of doctors. The duties are always placed above material gains. This is not to say, however, that employers must not consider their welfare. Governments give priority attention to the wellbeing of medical doctors […]
