PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ON EASING OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN ANAMBRA STATE (1) His Excellency, the Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano has directed that civil and public servants in the state, including primary and secondary school teachers resume work on Monday, 4th of May, 2020. Pupils and students should still remain at home and
Bishop Peter Okpaleke Installed as the New Bishop of Ekwulobia diocese (images)
It was a cheering news last week in the Catholic Church, especially the Awka Diocese when the announcement was made that Bishop Peter Okpaleke, who was rejected by the Ahiara Diocese in Mbaise, Imo State, was named the Bishop of the new Diocese of Ekwulobia in Anambra State, Ekwulobia Diocese was carved out of Awka
History : 1918 Spanish Influenza
The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history. It was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. Although there is not universal consensus regarding where the virus originated, it spread worldwide during 1918-1919. In the United States, it was first identified in military personnel in spring 1918. It
Breaking : Unizik Discovers a possible Cure for COVID-19
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state through the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences announces the discovery of a possible lead towards developing a drug for COVID-19. This, they made public through their official bulletin. COVID-19 Drug Discovery April 27, 2020 Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityCOVID-19 Drug Discovery 1. What did we do? We identified 9 existing drugs,
Senegal Making Africa proud with their approach to COVID-19
Until a COVID-19 vaccine is ready, the West African nation is employing affordable and widespread testing as a strategy to flatten the curve. Without much of a health budget, Senegal is being championed for controlling the novel coronavirus. From early-detection mobile kits to 3D-printed ventilators, the West African nation is demonstrating a possible model in
Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. of DAAR Communications tests positive for COVID-19 as Atiku-Abubakar’s Son Recovers
Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, has tested positive for coronavirus. He disclosed this in a short message to members of staff in Abuja, AIT reported on Monday evening. Dokpesi was said to have been self-isolating in the past week, before he developed malaria symptoms and started coughing. He reportedly contacted the Nigerian
Key points from Buhari’s COVID-19 speech
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari had addressed Nigerians after a 14day lockdown in some parts of Nigeria due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you missed the full Speech, click HERE However, not too many Nigerians were patient enough to listen to the Pre-recorded speech by the President or could decipher the
Full Broadcast on COVID-19 by President Buhari
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. I will start by commending you all for the
Breaking : Police Arrest the Killers of The late Catholic Seminarian, Nnadi Michael
The Nigeria Police force has announced the arrest of the killers of the catholic Seminarian, Nnadi Michael of the Good Shepherd catholic seminary, Kaduna. You’d recall that Jkcyno news reported extensively on how some catholic Seminarians were kidnapped and eventually murdered one of them after releasing others. Read Everything about the incendent HERE However, The Men
#COVID-19 : Kano residents lament as Ganduje seemingly Abandons them
Amidst the massive death toll recorded in kano state within few days, the people of kano are being forced to express their fears and disappointment with their government and even the presidency. It would be recalled that Kano state gave Muhammadu Buhari the highest vote during the presidential election and hence, they expected the presidency