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4 deaths raise Lagos Covid-19 death toll to 42
Lagos state has recorded four new COVID-19 deaths, raising the number of COVID-19 related death in Lagos to 42. The Commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi who disclosed this on his official twitter handle @ProfAkinAbayomi did not provide detail about the deceased. He also tweeted that 199 new cases of COVID-19 infection was confirmed on …
1 in 2 Covid-19 patients died at home: new analysis shows need for prompt treatment
The Federal Government has said that a curious finding from the analysis of the recorded COVID-19 deaths shows that nearly half of them died at home and showed no symptoms. “This underscores my earlier emphasis on the need for those who test positive to report for treatment,” said Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, “I would …
COVID-19: ICC recommends ban on use of saliva on balls
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended rules to ban the use of saliva to shine cricket balls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A statement on the ICC’s website on Tuesday states that the age-old trick of using saliva to shine a cricket ball could be a thing of the past when the …
16,000 Covid-19 tests so far cost Lagos N800m
Lagos has done some 16,000 coronavirus states so far, costing the state N800 million. Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi who disclosed this while responding to questions on COVID-19 situation report at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Center, Alausa explained that each COVID-19 test cost between N40,000 to N50,000 and that 16,000 tests have been carried …
Southwest Muslims demand reopening of Mosques ahead Eid prayer
Leaders of Muslims in South West, Edo and Delta States on Thursday asked governors to reopen Mosques ahead of Eid – el – fitri celebration. The Wakeelu Muslims of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Sheikh Iskeel Awwal made the demand while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Awwal, who double as coordinator for Leagues of …
Nigerian military rescues Chinese vessel, arrest 10 pirates
The Nigerian Military through the Nigerian Navy rescued Chinese Vessels ” MV HAILUFANG II” that was attacked by pirates off the Coast of Cote D’ Ivoire. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during a press briefing to review the Nigerian Military operations during the week, Codinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said the attack …
COVID-19: Policy reforms critical to economy’s post-pandemic growth
With the unprecedented disruptions of Nigeria’s socio-economic systems by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two months, experts believe that moving the nation forward by policy initiatives to achieve both financial and macroeconomic stability will demand more than past and present administrations have done so far. In this analysis, development experts with diverse academic backgrounds …
Benue relaxes COVID-19 measures on markets, religious activities
The Benue State Government on Thursday announced its decision to relax lockdown measures taken against COVID-19. Governor Samuel Ortom announced the decision after the State Executive Council met with the State Action Committee on COVID-19 at the Government House in Makurdi. Ortom said, “workers on grade levels 1 to 12 who were asked to stay …
FG fears the worst, says economy to shrink by -8.9% in 2020
As the disruptions of the global economic system by the COVID-19 continues to create anxieties in governments globally, the Federal Government on Thursday revised downward its growth projections for the economy, saying the economy could shrink as much as -8.9% in this fiscal year. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, gave …
Kano receives donation of ventilators, food items for COVID-19
Ten units of respiratory ventilators, assorted food items and protective equipment worth multiple millions of naira have been donated to Kano state government in support of its efforts at combating coronavirus pandemic in the state. The items were donated by Zedvance financial solution and Kano Electricity Distribution Company KEDCO to complement the Ganduje three point …
Nigerian states to get $1.5bn from World Bank
The World Bank is set to approve $1.5 billion dollars to Nigerian states as part of economic stimulus to cushion the impact of coronavirus. Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, said this on Thursday. She briefed State House correspondents on Thursday, after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting anchored from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vice President Yemi …
Nigerian states to get $1.5bn from World Bank
Biafra: Ijaw youths told to engage Nigeria in civil war
A Pro-Biafra group, the Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has told the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, to engage the Nigerian government in a civil war as Biafra did in 1967. The BNYL was responding to a statement by the Ijaw Youth Council, where the apex Niger Delta youths group told Biafra and Oduduwa secessionists to …
Biafra: Ijaw youths told to engage Nigeria in civil war
COVID-19: Nigerian govt clears air on approving Chloroquine
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has warned Nigerians against the panic buy of Hydroxychloroquine. Mustapha, who during the daily briefing on Thursday, insisted that the drug has not been approved for use in treating coronavirus in the country. He also apologized to media workers, medical personnel and other essential …
COVID-19: Nigerian govt clears air on approving Chloroquine
Police arrest suspected kidnap kingpin, three others in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi State said it arrested a 19-year-old suspected leader of a kidnap gang, Mohammed Jibrin alias Al-amin, with three others for kidnapping a 15-year-old schoolboy. Mr. Philip Maku, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this to journalists while parading the suspects on Thursday in Bauchi. Maku said the gang …
Police arrest suspected kidnap kingpin, three others in Bauchi
COVID-19: Lagos govt paying up to N50,000 per test
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has claimed the state is paying up to N50,000 per COVID-19 test. Abayomi revealed this on Thursday during a press briefing. The Commissioner also disclosed that over 16,000 people have been tested so far. However, the cost of testing is being borne by the state government and …
COVID-19: Lagos govt paying up to N50,000 per test
President Buhari signs 2018 Executive Order 008
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an amendment to the Executive Order 008 of 2018 on Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularization Scheme (VOARS). The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made this disclosure on Thursday. Malami, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, …
President Buhari signs 2018 Executive Order 008
Niger governor signs law to set up Water, Sewage Corporation
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has signed into law a bill passed by the State House of Assembly to set up the Niger State Water and Sewage Corporation to ensure portable water to the people. Making this known in Minna, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Nasara Dan- Malam said the law …
Niger governor signs law to set up Water, Sewage Corporation
QPR midfielder, Ebere Eze reveals why he has not decided on playing for Nigeria
Queens Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze, has said he is enjoying his football and does not want to be put under pressure on his international future. Eze is still eligible to play for Nigeria, despite playing for the U-20 and U-21 teams of England. “I don’t want to make a rash decision, as much as …
QPR midfielder, Ebere Eze reveals why he has not decided on playing for Nigeria
Post-COVID-19 Economy: CBN warns against importation of Nigerian produced goods
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has warned that it will not support the importation of items that can be produced in Nigeria following its resolve not to spend foreign exchange reserves on ventures that will not boost the economy and generate jobs for Nigerians. The warning is sequel to a virtual meeting between Chief …
Post-COVID-19 Economy: CBN warns against importation of Nigerian produced goods
Gynaecologist explains reasons for infertility in men, women
Dr. Akinde Joseph, a Consultant Gynaecologist, has identified stress as one of the leading causes of infertility in both males and females. The Chairman, Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lagos chapter, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He explained that stress destroys the body without the individual …
Gynaecologist explains reasons for infertility in men, women
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