China reports new surge in imported coronavirus
China on Tuesday reported 78 new cases of the new coronavirus as well as seven new deaths due to the illness, the latest figures from the National Health Commission revealed.
Stringent measures to be put in place to avoid spread of COVID 19 — Kwara Gov.
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has hinted at more sweeping measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The Governor also assured the civil servants in the state of prompt payment of salaries despite the work-from-home directive and commended the Emir of Ilorin Alh Sulu Gambari for […]
Wuhan residents resume work as China eases coronavirus lockdown
People in Central China where the coronavirus was first detected are allowed to go back to work and public transport is restarting, as some normality slowly returns after a two-month lockdown. The easing of restrictions in Wuhan city comes as Chinese health officials reported Monday no new local cases of the deadly virus but confirmed […]
Lineker self-isolating after son displays coronavirus symptoms
Former England striker Gary Lineker has entered self-isolation after his son George displayed coronavirus symptoms. The Match of the Day presenter, 59, revealed his 28-year-old son had lost his senses of taste and smell – symptoms recently associated with the virus, alongside the more established indicators of a fever and persistent cough. Lineker Sr wrote […]
(Updated) Covid-19: FG shuts land borders, suspends FEC, Council of State meetings
By Omeiza Ajayi As the battle to contain the deadly Coronavirus rages, the Federal Government has suspended its weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meetings as well as the proposed Council of State meeting earlier slated for March 26, 2020. This was as the government announced the total closure of all land borders that were hitherto […]
Kaduna man claims to have cure for COVID-19
By Ibrahim Hassan A Kaduna based Researcher, Prince Ayodele Israel Adeleye, has claimed that he has a cure for Coronavirus disease. He told newsmen in an interview, that the outcome of his research would be released for assessment and public scrutiny next week. “This should be after completing the final stage of the research, by […]
WHO considers ‘airborne precautions’ for medical staff after study shows coronavirus can survive in air
The World Health Organization is considering “airborne precautions” for medical staff after a new study showed the coronavirus can survive in the air in some settings. The virus is transmitted through droplets, or little bits of liquid, mostly through sneezing or coughing, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, told […]
How Chiji14xchange became leading bitcoin company in Nigeria
Chiji14xchange, an online trading platform designed specifically for crypto currency trading and Gift cards exchange has come to established itself as number one in its areas of operations.
FAAC shares N582bn to FG, states, LGs: Revenue falls by N64.4bn
ABUJA—The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, has shared a total of N581.566 billion February 2020 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal, States and Local Governments in the country.
‘Everyone blamed Ashley Cole’ – Ex-Arsenal man recalls ‘Pizzagate’
Former Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte has recalled the moment Cesc Fabregas threw a pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson. Fabregas had long been considered the culprit in the infamous incident labelled ‘Pizzagate’ after a heated game between Arsenal and Manchester United in October 2004 and the midfielder finally came clean in 2017 that it was him […]
Market Leaders to LASG: Inform us before shutting down markets
Umbrella body of 58 major markets in Lagos State, Ndigboamaka Progressive Association, has called on Lagos State government to carry the body along if it decides to close all markets to contain the spread of coronavirus.
