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31 March

Senators donate 50 per cent of salaries to fight against COVID-19

THE Nigerian Senate has announced the decision by Distinguished Senators to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to the efforts to respond to the spread and treatment of Corona virus in Nigeria. The acting spokesman of the Senate, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, announced the decision through a statement on Monday. “After …

31 March

CBN assures of undisrupted financial services during COVID-19 lockdown

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has assured that banks will remain operational during the lockdown directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the spread of COVID-19 and has, thus, advised against panic withdrawal of money. In a statement by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications of the apex bank, people …

31 March

COVID-19: Enugu govt denies reports that Foreign Affairs Minister, PA are two ‘positive cases’ in state …Takes delivery of additional ambulances, incident vehicle

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has debunked reports trending on social media that the two cases in the state that tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Geoffrey Onyeama and his Personal Assistant. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of …

31 March

Lagos discharges five coronavirus patients

Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were admitted to, and treated at, the Infectious Disease Centre, Yaba Mainland Hospital. The survivors are four males and one female, bringing the total number of survivors from the centre to eight. The survivors were quarantined and treated at the …

31 March

Governor Makinde tests positive to COVID-19, says I remain in self-isolation; Atiku, Ajimobi wish him quick recovery

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday confirmed he has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19. The governor who tweeted via his personal handle @seyiamakinde on Monday, said that he remains asymptomatic and would remain in isolation. Meanwhile, former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku …

31 March

How I survived coronavirus – Discharged patient

The Lagos State Government on Monday discharged five coronavirus patients who were receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. This is coming days after the government announced that six of the patients had recovered and would be discharged soon. The total number of those who have recovered is …

31 March

Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 begins operation; Sets up medical facilities in 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria

The Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), set up in Nigeria to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic has started operation in the country with the aim of providing and equipping medical facilities in the six geo-political zones of the country. In a statement, Isaac Okorafor, the Director, Corporate Communications, Central …

31 March

Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020; CBN suspends cheque clearing

By Ismaila Chafe/ Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, March 30, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed the Covid-19 Regulations, 2020, which declared Covid-19 a dangerous infectious disease. The President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja. He said President Buhari’s action was in exercise of the powers …

30 March

No coronavirus in Borno, NCDC contradicts Sahara reporters … Nigeria’s cases rise to 111 cases

Latest national update released by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, indicates there is no confirmed case of Covid-19 (coronavirus) in any part of Borno and 24 other states. The update, which can be found on a link to NCDCs website, https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/ and it was shared through the NCDC’s …

30 March

COVID-19: We won’t disappoint Nigerians – Konga Co-CEO

Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant, has once again assured Nigerians of its utmost commitment to ensuring that essential deliveries reach them, irrespective of their locations, especially as the country gradually approaches a shut-down in order to slow down the dreaded coronavirus. ‘‘We are structured for times like this and …

30 March

JAMB 2020: Matters arising By Bola Bolawole

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 It is common knowledge that the JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD (JAMB) operations have improved drastically and dramatically since Prof. Ishaq Oloyede assumed the mantle of leadership. Improvements in administration – transparency, accountability and openness – has translated into zero-level tolerance for corruption, reduced examination charges, …

30 March

Coronavirus: We don’t have protective equipment – Health Workers

Health workers, under the aegis of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have complained of lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the war against COVID-19. PPE include goggles and protective clothing designed to protect the wearer’s body from infection. Chairman of the Bauchi State chapter, Ibrahim Maikudi, …

30 March

Family offers N2m for information on Governor’s abducted brother

By Ayinde Olaide Bauchi, March 29, 2029 The family of Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has offered N2 million for information on the whereabouts of Alhaji Adamu Duguri, the governor’s elder brother, abducted on March 25. Duguri was abducted by gunmen in Bauchi at about 7:30pm last Wednesday. The …

30 March

COVID-19: Nigeria has 111 cases; New York 32,308; Buhari hails DG NCDC, Ihekweazu; WHO says it’s not airborne, advises Africa; Tinubu donates N200m

By Abujah Racheal/ Oluwafunke Ishola/ Harrison Arubu/ Ismaila Chafe/ Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 29, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday night confirmed 14 new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, with nine reported in Lagos State and five in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The …

29 March

COVID-19: All 5 suspected cases in Borno test nagative

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, March 29, 2020 The Borno Government has confirmed that the five suspected COVID-19 cases isolated in the state Public Health and Emergency Operation Centre tested negative. The Commissioner of Health, Salisu Kwayabura, made this known while. addressing newsmen in Maiduguri. Kwayabura said that the five persons …

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