Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 500, 000 – WHO
More than half a million people around the world have been infected with the coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. More than 20,000 patients have died since the coronavirus disease started spreading from China in late 2019. “These are tragic numbers, but let’s also remember that around the world, there are hundreds […]
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COVID-19: Ogun CAN orders churches to shut down
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun Chapter, has directed churches in the state to shut down all activities to curtail the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Senegal reports 14 more COVID-19 cases, total hitting 119
Senegalese Minister of Health and Social Action Abdoulaye Sarr on Friday reported 14 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the country’s total to 119.
Covid19: Govt places Kogi on total lockdown
Kogi state government on Friday places a complete restriction on movement within the state, ordering people to stay at home from tomorrow as a means of preventing the spread of Coronavirus.
Makinde fires media aide over misleading information
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, fired his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Mr Muritala Olajide Adigun, with immediate effect over what was gathered as feeding the public with misleading information.
Covid-19: NMA donates 1,200 bottles of hand sanitisers to hospitals in C’ River
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has donated 1,200 bottles of 100mls of alcohol-based hand sanitisers to hospitals across the state to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chairman of NMA in the state, Dr. Agam Ayuk, who was accompanied by the association’s Secretary, Dr. Ezoke Epoke, made the donation […]
APC regrets inconveniences caused by Coronavirus
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has regretted the inconveniences caused by the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease, particularly in Nigeria.
Traditionalist cleans coronavirus effect through propitiation
In a bid to cleanse the land of coronavirus, Traditional religion adherents in Osun State embark on propitiation rites to spiritually ward the virus off the country.
COVID-19: Why we are locking down in Delta – Aniagwu
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed the necessity of a lockdown in the state, saying it is to protect the lives of citizens against the Coronavirus.
Covid-19: NANTA wants assistance from government, postpones AGM
Members of the National Association of Travel Agencies, NANTA , have called on the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to assist the Association with bailout fund to enable members not to default in the remittance of airlines tickets sold to the International Air Transport Association, IATA, who is the clearing House for airlines.
COVID-19: FCT begins fumigation, threatens to impose Curfew
As part of its containment measures against the Coronavirus, the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has commenced fumigation of some parts of the nation’s capital, Abuja.
