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COVID-19: Nigeria tracing 5,000 ‘suspected’ cases – NCDC
The Nigerian government on Tuesday said it is currently following about 5,000 suspected cases of the coronavirus (COVID- 19) in the country. The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the second joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, headed
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COVID-19: Rights Commission warns security agencies against violation of rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has appealed to law enforcement agencies in the country against violation of the rights of Nigerians in carrying in out their duties during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Ernest Ojukwu Esq, the commission cautioned that measures put in place by the federal government directed
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COVID-19: NERC suspends electricity tariff hike till June 30
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) to suspend the electricity tariff hike expected to begin today, to 30 June, 2020 citing global effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the average Nigerian. NERC conveyed this in an Order on the transition to cost reflective tariffs in
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TB test repurposed for Covid-19, and the reason behind the #lockdowncovid19
Nigeria is looking to convert more than 300 GeneXpert machines used to tuberculosis diagnosis for use in coronavirus testing in three weeks at most, health minister Osagie Ehanire said on Tuesday. It came as more laboratories are expected to join five existing labs—and two more testing sites opened in Ibadan and Abakaliki. “With new additions
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COVID-19: Health spending in poor countries must double to prevent millions of deaths — Oxfam
Oxfam has called for a package of nearly $159bn in immediate debt cancellation and aid to fund a Global Emergency Plan for Public Health, to help prevent millions of deaths as a result of the Coronavirus. The Oxfam International Interim Executive Director, Jose Maria Vera, said on Monday that the five-point plan would enable Nigeria
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COVID-19: Bauchi records 2nd positive case
The Bauchi State Government on Tuesday said it has confirmed its second positive COVID-19 case in the state. The state Deputy Governor and Chairman, Bauchi state Task Force Response Committee, Senator Baba Tela, disclosed this at Bayara General Hospital, Bauchi while addressing newsmen on the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. He explained that out of
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UK reports record 381 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
Britain reported a record daily coronavirus toll of 381 on Tuesday, more than double the number of nationwide deaths posted in the previous 24 hours. “As of 5pm (1600 GMT) on 30 March, of those hospitalised in the UK, 1,789 have sadly died,” the health ministry said on its Twitter page, up from 1,408 on
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Five things we still don’t know about the coronavirus
Despite extensive study by doctors and scientists across the world since the new coronavirus first appeared in China three months ago, much about the scourge is still unclear. Here are five key questions that remain unanswered about the virus officially known as SARS-CoV-2 that leads to COVID-19. – Why is it serious for only some?
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UEFA fines Liverpool, Man City, Bayern Munich, Man utd, others
UEFA on Tuesday issued a multitude of fines to clubs in both the Champions League and Europa League, with deposed European champions Liverpool and Manchester City among a long list of teams punished. Liverpool were fined 3,250 euros ($3,565) for the setting off of fireworks during a 3-2 extra-time defeat in the second leg of
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COVID-19: Church opens free restaurant to feed less privileged in Port Harcourt
The Omega Power Ministries (OPM) worldwide has reopened its free restaurant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to help feed the less privileged people following the stay at home order declared by government to curtail the spread of COVID-19. A statement issued on Tuesday by Pastor Isaiah Gogo-Ogute, Public Relation Officer of OPM, quoted Apostle Chibuzor
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COVID-19: I have spiritual formula to end Coronavirus – Bishop Sam Zuga
The founder of House of Joy Ministry, Bishop Sam Zuga, says he has a spiritual formula that will put an end to the scourge of Coronavirus. Bishop Zuga again called on Nigerians to refer Coronavirus patient to him, saying that has come up with a solution to tackle the dreaded virus. In a statement he
COVID-19: I have spiritual formula to end Coronavirus – Bishop Sam Zuga
COVID-19: I fear for my life, could no longer breathe – Pepe Reina
English Premier League goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has revealed his struggle against Coronavirus (COVID-19), saying he feared for his life at some point because he could no longer breathe. Reina, who currently plays for Aston Villa on loan from AC Mila, also said that he is now winning the battle against Coronavirus. “I had endless minutes
COVID-19: I fear for my life, could no longer breathe – Pepe Reina
Police arrest 129 suspected criminals, recover weapons in Yobe
Yobe State Police Command has disclosed that it arrested a total number of 129 suspected criminals who committed various crimes across the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Yahaya Abubakar made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the Command’s various operations held on Tuesday in Damaturu. The nature of the crimes committed by the suspects,
Police arrest 129 suspected criminals, recover weapons in Yobe
COVID-19: Akeredolu orders fumigation of motor parks, markets in Ondo
The Governor of Ondo State, Olurotimi Akeredolu, has ordered the fumigation of all markets and motor parks across the state to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Giving the order in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday evening, the governor said that the committee on sanitation and traffic rules has been mandated
COVID-19: Akeredolu orders fumigation of motor parks, markets in Ondo
COVID-19: Give Nigerians N20,000 each – Mimiko tells Buhari
Segun Mimiko, former Ondo State Governor, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari government to give Nigerians N20,000 each. He said this would cushion the economic effect of coronavirus. Mimiko, in a statement on Tuesday, said BVN data with banks should be used to make the transfers. He noted that the stay-at-home would affect up to 40
COVID-19: Give Nigerians N20,000 each – Mimiko tells Buhari
Coronavirus: Comptroller confirms Kaduna prison riot
The Comptroller Kaduna Central Correctional Centre, Mohammed Babangida, says the riot by prison inmates had been brought under control. The inmates were said to have protested over an “outbreak” on coronavirus. He told newsmen that normalcy had been restored and all the prisoners taken back to their cells. Babangida said there was no casualty from
Coronavirus: Comptroller confirms Kaduna prison riot
COVID-19: We have Nigerians’ details, palliatives will reach 11 million citizens – FG
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government says 11 million Nigerians will get palliatives to alleviate the harsh effects of coronavirus. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouk, said this on Tuesday. She spoke at the daily media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. Farouk disclosed that the
COVID-19: We have Nigerians’ details, palliatives will reach 11 million citizens – FG
BREAKING: COVID-19: 55-year-old man tests positive for coronavirus in Bauchi
Another person in Bauchi State has tested positive for coronavirus, making it three cases in the state. The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Baba Tela disclosed this on Tuesday, while addressing newsmen on the situation in the state. The Deputy, who doubles as the Chairman, Task Force Committee on COVID-19, said the individual is
BREAKING: COVID-19: 55-year-old man tests positive for coronavirus in Bauchi
Coronavirus: Oyo Gov. Makinde clarifies issues on Ibadan rally
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Taiwo Adisa, has debunked the news going round that his principal contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) unification rally held on March 18 in Ibadan. According to Adisa, the insinuations in some quarters that Makinde, who on Monday tested positive to
Coronavirus: Oyo Gov. Makinde clarifies issues on Ibadan rally
COVID-19: ‘Hold Buhari government responsible for spread of coronavirus’ – Shi’ite
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shiites, has blamed the Federal Government over the frequent spread of the Coronavirus across the country, saying, “government negligence resulted in the spread.” The group at a press conference in Kano, said, “with deep sense of concern, we wish to express our dismay over the carelessness of
COVID-19: ‘Hold Buhari government responsible for spread of coronavirus’ – Shi’ite
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