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 […]
Italian is first coronavirus death in Cuba
Cuba recorded its first death from the new coronavirus on Wednesday when a 61-year-old Italian tourist died as the island nation’s confirmed cases rose to 10, the public health ministry said. The tourist entered Cuba, which unlike many countries in Latin America has not closed its borders, on March 9 and had been in a […]
COVID-19: Lagos govt places temporary ban on large religious gatherings
By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of pro-active measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Lagos State Government, on Thursday, placed a temporary ban on all religious gatherings in the state. The ban tagged: “Suspension” will be for an initial period of four weeks. ALSO READ: Coronavirus in Nigeria: Reps urge ban on open worship, airport […]
Coronavirus: 9 northern states to close schools for 30 days
NINE States in northern Nigeria have agreed to suspend schools for the next 30 days as a measure against the deadly COVID-19. The states include Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kwara and Niger respectively. According to a source, these governors are currently holding a meeting to discuss other important things affecting their states […]
Italians send world coronavirus wake-up call
Once they made light of the coronavirus, then the graveyards started filling up. Now Italians are warning the rest of the world to learn from their mistakes before it’s too late. “Protect yourselves, I beg you. Don’t listen to those who say it’s not serious,” mother Linda Maresca tweeted. The #coronavirushasnoborder hashtag is doing the […]
Iran defends response as coronavirus deaths surpass 1,000
Iran said its novel coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday as President Hassan Rouhani defended the response of his administration, which has yet to impose a lockdown. The COVID-19 outbreak in sanctions-hit Iran is one of the deadliest for any country outside China, where the disease originated. Rouhani’s government reported another 147 deaths — […]
New COVID-19 case: Lagos monarch postpones Festival
By Olasunkanmi Akoni As part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Lagos, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III), Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom has postponed the yearly celebration of the Elegba Festival. The festival was earlier scheduled to hold from the 24th – 30th March 2020 in the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom. According to Elegushi, […]
Coronavirus cases top 200,000: Global updates
The number of global coronavirus infections shot past 200,000 on Wednesday, as governments across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia rolled out tough measures to put the brakes on the ferocious spread of the deadly pandemic. Worldwide fatalities topped 8,000 and more deaths have now been recorded in Europe, the new virus epicentre, than in […]
COVID-19: Lagos to consider halting Friday, Sunday services – Commissioner
6 confirmed cases now being managed in Lagos – Abayomi By Chioma Obinna, With the confirmation of five new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Lagos state government may consider halting Friday and Sunday services in the state, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho has said. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. […]
COVID-19: LASG to consider halting Friday, Sunday services – Commissioner for Information
With the confirmation of five new cases of COVID19 in Nigeria, the Lagos state government may consider halting Friday and Sunday services in the state, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho has said.
Edo govt intensifies campaign to ward off coronavirus
The Edo State Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state by mobilising health teams on aggressive screening of travellers coming into the state from different entry points, especially the Benin Airport and motor parks. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr […]
