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 […]
COVID-19: Workers abandon Enugu airport rehabilitation
By Dennis Agbo The contractor rehabilitating the Akanu Ibiam International airport has closed work following developments that have trailed the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who visited the deserted runway site, on Tuesday, disclosed that the contractor had to collapse job after the workers insisted that they will vacate site to attend […]
Fauci anticipates another US coronavirus outbreak in the fall
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Monday that he anticipates the US will endure another coronavirus outbreak in the fall — but by then he said, the country will be better equipped to fight the illness. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, shared the outlook at a Rose […]
12-yr-old Belgian dies of coronavirus, becomes youngest casualty
A 12-year-old girl in Belgium has become one of the youngest victims of coronavirus pandemic in a rare development, an official said Tuesday. Addressing a news conference, government spokesman Emmanuel Andre called the loss “a very rare case that touches us all”. Children are at a very low risk of developing complications after contracting the […]
Videos: Ooni of Ife prescribes bitter leaf, 7 other herbs to cure COVID-19
By Rasheed Sobowale A prominent South Western (Yoruba) monarch, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, has prescribed a list of herbs he claimed has been tested to cure the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The 51st Ooni of Ife while prescribing a list of the herbs (eight in total) via is Instagram and […]
COVID 19: Rep urges FG to suspend payment for electricity, water bills for 2 months
By Tordue Salem – Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Rep Shehu Koko has urged the Federal Government to include suspension of payment of electricity and water bills for two months, as palliatives for the less privileged. Koko who made the plea through a press statement yesterday represents Maiyama/Koko/Besse Federal Constituency (APC) of […]
I thought I was going to die, contemplated succession plan, says coronavirus survivor
By Gabriel Olawale Executive Director, @StandtoEndRape, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has recounted her experience in isolation centre while battling with coronavirus in Nigeria. Oluwaseun who was among the five patients discharged by the Lagos State government encourages all Nigerians to live a healthy lifestyle. Oluwaseun in series of tweets said; “Life finds ways of throwing LEMON […]
Oyo coronavirus index case has been discharged ― Govt
The American returnee who became the index case in Oyo State has been discharged after completing his round of treatment. This is just as the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. The governor who tweeted via his personal handle @seyiamakinde […]
US begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria over COVID-19
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the commencement of evacuation of its citizens from Nigeria. This is happening after Germany, Israel, and France evacuated their nationals following the rising cases of coronavirus disease in the country. The Embassy confirmed the development Monday night on its official Twitter handle, @US Mission Nigeria. READ ALSO: […]
COVID-19: Edo govt urges residents to comply with precautionary guidelines to curtail spread
The Edo State Government has urged all residents, including traders and businesses to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state by complying with the basic precautionary measures and other guidelines to contain the scourge. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and […]
COVID-19: Benue index case refusing to cooperate to enable contact tracing – Benue Deputy Gov
By Peter Duru Chairman of the Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19 and Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Benson Abounu has alleged that index case in the state has refusing to cooperate with his committee to enable contact tracing in the state. The Deputy Governor who made this known yesterday at the end of […]
