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 […]
Breaking: Nigeria records 5 new cases of coronavirus
FCT 2, Lagos 2, 1 Edo Total confirm cases now 35 By Gabriel Olawale Nigeria Center for Disease Control has announced an additional five new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. Five new cases of COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Edo. READ ALSO: COVID 19: Federal High […]
German chancellor Angela Merkel goes into self-isolation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor who had vaccinated her against pneumonia on Friday has tested positive for COVID-19. Merkel will be tested regularly in the coming days as she plans to carry out her duties from home, and Germany’s government will continue to operate as planned, […]
(BREAKING) Coronavirus update: 5 new cases confirmed, 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos, 1 in Edo
Victor Ogunyinka As at 9.45 am Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of coronavirus across Nigeria, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 35. The new cases include two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), two in Lagos and one in Edo. The total number of active […]
COVID-19:’FG, states should convert school hostels into quarantine centres’
Former President of National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Bello Bala Shagari, has called on the federal and state governments to convert vacated boarding schools into quarantine centres for Coronavirus patients.
COVID 19: Lagos govt rolls out guidelines to operators of motor parks, garages, others
By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of preventive measures against widespread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks, garages and another public transportation-related environment, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced mandatory guidelines for all stakeholders in the public sector to comply with: In a statement by the state Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, released […]
Who’s a COVIDIOT? See what’s trending on social media
Filed by David Royal Nigerians and people across the globe are calling out those who fail to practice social distancing, using the hashtags “#Covidiot” and “#Covidiots,” as fears about the spread of COVID-19 continue. The hashtag, which is a combination of the name “Covid-19” and the time-tested word “idiots,” is giving people an outlet to […]
COVID-19 Updates: Coronavirus and How Nigeria is responding
The NCDC has confirmed 30 cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday confirmed 30 cases of COVID-19 in the country. The Centre, who disclosed this on its website, said Abuja, which had one case in the morning of Sunday, now has four cases. Ekiti has one case, while […]
Coronavirus: Edo govt shuts down schools
Following the upswing of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Nigeria, the Edo State Government has directed that all schools in the state, including primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, be shut down with effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said, “While we enjoin citizens and residents […]
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BREAKING: Atiku’s son tests positive for coronavirus
Former Vice president and Presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Sunday confirmed that his son has tested positive to the coronavirus pandemic currently spreading across the world.
