Coronavirus Updates

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 […]
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COVID-19: AGF writes Heads of Courts to continue time-bound cases

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has written to Heads of various Courts in the country, stressing the need for cases that are urgent, essential or time-bound, to be attended to during the ongoing lockdown. The AGF, in a statement he made available […]

BREAKING: Nigeria records 23 new cases of coronavirus

Victor Ogunyinka For the second time today, the total number of coronavirus cases have increased by 23, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) can confirm. The new cases include nine from Lagos, which still remains the epicentre of coronavirus in Nigeria, seven in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, five in Akwa Ibom, one in […]

US coronavirus cases surpass 200,000; more than 4,300 dead

The number of coronavirus cases in the US has surpassed 200,000 as the death toll increased to more than 4,300. New infections across the country increased by 25,676 on Wednesday, while new deaths from the coronavirus rose by 908.  

COVID-19: Warri residents comply with lockdown

…as some youths clash with enforcement taskforce By Jimitota Onoyume, Warri Lockdown commenced in Delta state yesterday with markets and major shops complying in Warri South, Uvwie local government areas. The ever-busy Warri-Sapele road was completely empty as some youths took advantage of the lockdown to play football on some part. Meantime, some youths reportedly […]

COVID-19: Task Force receives close to N100m as donations ― Prof Alonge

As State Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, begins operation Monday By Adeola Badru THE Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force initiated by Governor Seyi Makinde has hinted that it has revived donations close to a hundred million naira as endowment fund from the willing donors in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The Task Force […]

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