COVID-19: Domestic flights still in operation – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that passengers could still travel within Nigeria in spite of the suspension of international flight operations. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. Yakubu said: “We also use this opportunity to request all passengers and […]
COVID-19: FG urges civil servants to work from home
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The federal government has directed civil servants on grade level 12 and below to stay back and work from home in a move aimed at curtailing the Coronavirus pandemic. In a memo issued late on Monday night, dated 23rd March 2020 and signed by the Head of the Civil Service […]
IWD2020: STEMi Makers Africa partners U.S Consulate General, Lagos, and MainOne Communications
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2020 (Each for Equal), the STEMi Makers Africa in collaboration with the U.S Consulate General, Lagos and MainOne Communications organized the inaugural “i-be-lady-o” Summit last week. The “I-be-Lady-o” Workshop program is an expression of STEMi Makers Africa and the STEMi Women initiative to raise young girls and women participation in […]
Elon Musk donates 1,000 ventilators to California
Elon Musk purchased 1,000 ventilators and donated them to California hospitals to help treat coronavirus patients, the state’s governor said Monday. “They’ve arrived in Los Angeles… It was a heroic effort,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a press conference. The Tesla boss mentioned the effort on Twitter Monday night, saying he bought the breathing machines […]
Heal those with coronavirus, Hilda Dokubo tells Pastors
Veteran Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo, has on Tuesday, asked Nigerian Pastors with supernatural powers to visit hospitals and locate those infected with coronavirus and heal them.
COVID-19: Medical expert urges governors to restrict intra, inter state movement
A medical expert, Dr Joan Aku, has advised governors to restrict intra and inter states movement as a measure to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the country.
Supercomputer finds 77 drugs that could halt coronavirus spread
Scientists have enlisted the help of a supercomputer to fight back against the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory just published the results of a project in which they tasked the massive IBM supercomputer known as Summit with finding the most effective existing drugs that could combat COVID-19. […]
COVID 19: Confirmed cases in Nigeria move to 40 as 4 are confirmed by NCDC
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria have risen to 40 as four new cases were confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Monday night. The centre said out of the new confirmed cases, two cases were returning travellers. A statement by NCDC on its Twitter handle said […]
COVID-19:Sheikh Justifies Pray at home order
Sheikh Sidi Zakariya,an Islamic cleric has justified the closure of mosques as part of measures to curb the spread of covid-19,saying a similar incidence happened in Islamic history when about 700,000 faithful died from an epidemic.
Man United to hand Ighalo £15m permanent deal after dream start
Manchester United will hand Odion Ighalo a permanent deal of £15million this summer after it emerged the Nigerian striker’s loan runs out on May 31. Ighalo’s temporary move from Shanghai Shenhua, according to Sportsmail, is set to end a month earlier than most loan deals. United may have to negotiate an extension with the Chinese […]
Ex-Congo health minister jailed for stealing Ebola funds
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Health Minister and his financial advisor have been jailed five years with hard labour for misappropriating funds meant for the fight against the Ebola virus. According to court papers, ex-Minister Oly Illunga and his associate stole monies to the tune of $400,000 from Ebola funds. The two were convicted […]
