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 […]
Nigeria records 490 new COVID-19 cases, total now 24,567
Nigeria on Sunday recorded 490 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 24,567. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its Twitter handle. The NCDC said that the 490 new reported in 20 states. The centre also reported seven deaths. The health agency said […]
COVID-19: 74.2% of businesses no longer operating — NECA
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has raised the alarm that 74.2 per cent of businesses have stopped operations due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Face masks and votes: French turnout in low numbers for delayed local elections
People turned out in low numbers and wearing face masks to vote on Sunday in France’s delayed second round of municipal elections, a mid-term test for President Emmanuel Macron and his ruling party, which could fail to win a single big city. A year ago, Macron had hoped the local elections would help anchor his […]
COVID-19: Edo records 60 new cases as govt calls for caution
With the continuous rise in confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Edo State, the government has reiterated the need for residents to be cautious and observe precautionary measures against the spread of the virus in order to remain safe and healthy. Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, expressed […]
COVID-19: Redeemer’s University refutes virus outbreak on campus
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo The management of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State has refuted claims of coronavirus outbreak on its campus. The state’s Commissioner for Health had in a statement said two coronavirus victims were discovered at the university. However, the institution’s management in a statement by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Adetunji Adeleye said […]
Redeemer’s University refutes coronavirus outbreak on campus
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo The management of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State has refuted claims of coronavirus outbreak on its campus. The Osun State Commissioner for Health had in a statement said two coronavirus victims were discovered at the university. However, the institution’s management in a statement by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Adetunji […]
Oyo council member tests positive, 169 discharged after testing negative
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that one of the two inconclusive COVID-19 results for members of the Oyo State Executive Council, has returned positive after a retest was carried out. This is just as the Governor, who is also the chairman of the COVID-19 task force of the state confirmed that about […]
Kogi Chief Judge dies in Abuja COVID-19 isolation centre
Kogi State Chief Judge, Nasir Ajanah has reportedly died at the COVID-19 isolation centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja. A member of the family confirmed the death to TheCable on Sunday morning. His death becomes the second high profile death in less than two weeks after an aide to Yahaya Bello, the state governor, also died in […]
Lagos discharges 55 COVID-19 patients, including 16 foreigners
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government on Saturday, discharged 55 more COVID-19 patients, including 16 foreign nationals from its various isolation facilities across the state after tested negative for the virus. The state Governor, who is also the Incident Commander, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while giving an update on the COVID-19 situation report […]
Nigeria records 779 new cases of COVID-19 in 24hrs as total reaches 24,077
On the 27th of June 2020, 779 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 24077 cases have been confirmed, 8625 cases have been discharged and 558 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
Another Makinde’s cabinet member tests positive for COVID-19
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed that another member of his cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19. This latest new case brings to four those who have contracted the pandemic in the Oyo State cabinet. The governor had written on his Facebook account some days ago that three […]
Nigeria records 684 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 23,298
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 684 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Friday. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 431 patients from isolation centers across the country with five new deaths reported. ”On the 26th of June 2020, 684 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths […]
Nigeria announces 684 new COVID-19 cases as total hits 23,298
The Nigeria Centre of Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 684 new cases as the total number reaches 23,298. Lagos State, the epicentre of the pandemic in Nigeria, recorded 259 new cases. There is still a question mark on the status of Cross River State as conflicting reports have argued on the discovery of index case. […]
Deaths from COVID-19 in Lagos likely to rise in July, August ― Commissioner
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Chioma Obinna Lagos State Government said the reported positive cases of COVID-19, as well as fatalities (deaths), are expected to increase in the next two months as it continued to battle with the spread of the ravaging virus in the state. The Deputy Incident Commander who is also the state’s Commissioner […]
ICYMI: Gov Okowa’s daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday disclosed that one of his daughters has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Okowa who revealed this via his official Twitter handle stated that he and his wife, Edith Okowa will both be “going into isolation for the next 14-days. We will continue to keep you […]
