Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
Coronavirus: Romanians who violate control measures risk 15 years in prison
Romanians face up to 15 years in prison if they violate measures imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the government announced on Thursday. An emergency decree lays down the harshest punishment for those who know they have the disease and flout the rules — up to 15 years if someone gets infected and dies as […]
COVID-19: No confirmed case in Oyo yet ― Commissioner
Says reported case of suspected victim to be out on Friday By Adeola Badru THE Oyo State government has again disclosed that there was no yet confirmed case of Coronavirus in the state as being speculated in some quarters, adding that the report of an individual who was suspected to have contracted the virus in […]
(BREAKING) Coronavirus: LASU postpones 24th convocation ceremony
By Adesina Wahab The 24th convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, LASU, scheduled to take place next week has been postponed due to coronavirus. A statement by the Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ademola Adekoya, on Thursday, said the postponement was indefinite. “The postponement is as a result of the […]
COVID-19: Ogun extends ban to schools, worship centres
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – Ogun State government has extended the recent ban on high-density gatherings in the State to all public and private schools in the State, as well as religious houses. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin, all schools in the State will remain closed […]
COVID-19: NAOSS calls for immediate closure of schools in Ogun
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) on Thursday called on the State government to immediately shut down all schools in the state as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus disease in the state.
COVID-19: Suspected case in Katsina tests negative
By Shehu Danjuma The Katsina Ministry of Health on Thursday said the result of the blood sample taken from the suspected patient who returned from Malaysia is negative. Mr Yakubu Danja, the Katsina State Commissioner of health stated this while briefing newsmen. He said that the National Centre for Diseases Control has sent the result […]
CAN directs churches to support govt in containing Coronavirus
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has called on church leaders in the state to support government efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.
EU chief Brexit negotiator tests positive for COVID-19
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has tested positive for coronavirus, he revealed today. The Frenchman said he was ‘doing well and in good spirits’ and announced he was ‘following the necessary instructions’ along with his staff. Mr Barnier, 69, becomes the highest-profile EU official to be confirmed as a Covid-19 patient since the outbreak began. […]
Woman fighting COVID-19 says it ‘feels like her body is on fire’
A woman fighting coronavirus said it felt like her whole body was on fire and she ‘had swallowed glass’. Mum-of-three Mandy Charlton, 46, was admitted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle via ambulance on Friday evening with a temperature of more than 38 degrees celsius. The photographer is now self-isolating at home until the […]
COVID-19 cases top 200,000 globally, death toll over 8,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 200,000 cases of Coronavirus ( COVID-19) have now been reported to WHO and 8,000 people have lost their lives. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, gave the update on the agency’s website. According to him, more than 80 per cent of all cases are from two […]
COVID-19: Governors constitute sub-committee, pledge functional isolation centres
The Nigeria Governors‘ Forum (NGF) has set up a seven-member sub-committee to review the trend of the Coronavirus and global failing in petroleum price, as well advice State governments on required measures to address the challenges on the economy. The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, disclosed this while reading […]
Massive Bangladesh coronavirus prayer gathering sparks outcry
A massive coronavirus prayer session with tens of thousands of devotees sparked an outcry in Bangladesh Wednesday as the South Asian nation reported its first death from the global pandemic. Local police chief Tota Miah said some 10,000 Muslims gathered in an open field in Raipur town in southern Bangladesh to pray “healing verses” from […]
Bulgaria coronavirus update: 1 death, 2 new cases, 94 infected persons
The third victim of the coronavirus in our country. An 80-year-old patient, who was placed in Pirogov with coronavirus and stroke, died. Major General Ventsislav Mutafchiiski announced the death at a briefing at the National Operations Headquarters. It has become clear that there are two new positives for COVID-19 in the country. Thus, the total number […]
Coronavirus: RCCG amends its worship schedule
By Sam Eyoboka FOLLOWING the recent directives by the Lagos and Ogun state governments placing a ban on all religious meetings and gatherings of more than 50 worshippers in Lagos, as part of the precautionary steps towards managing the further spread of the Coronavirus disease, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG has issued […]
UN correspondent tests positive for COVID-19
An accredited journalist covering the United Nations headquarters in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Tal Mekel, Head of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit of the organisation, confirmed this in an email to UN correspondents on Wednesday night. “As you may have heard, an accredited journalist has tested positive for […]
