Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for coronavirus. This is according to a release by the Bauchi State government, signed by Senior Special Assistant (Media), Mukhtar Gididado. …
COVID-19 : We’re ready to produce ventilators, other medical equipment — Innoson
Nigerian auto manufacturer Innoson said on Monday that it was ready to convert its assembly lines to start producing critical medical equipment that may be in short supply as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. A shortage of ventilators and other critical equipment has become a growing concern amidst rising cases of COVID-19 across the
Dino Maleye, 2face, other AMVCA participants to be placed on compulsory self-isolation.
The Lagos State Government has ordered all participants at the just concluded African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) in the state to subject themselves to immediate self-isolation. According to the government, participants at the event held on March 14th at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, may have had contact with one of the confirmed coronavirus
Drama In kano International Airport as Pilot refuses to open airplane (video)
Air peace flight that landed in kano International Airport from lagos caused some panic as the Pilot refused to open the exit for passengers to alight. It was earlier misconstrued that a COVID-19 passenger was on-board as she was seen vomiting. However, NCDC officials that later arrived the scene carried some tests on the 13-year
Breaking : Another Virus, HANTAVIRUS hits China
Even as the world is gripped by the coronavirus outbreak and facing a disaster like never before in complete lockdown a Chinese man dying from the hantavirus has sent further shockwaves on the internet. The man was reportedly traveling by a bus in the Yunan province when he suddenly died and tests revealed the
Abba Kyari tests positive for coronavirus
Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has tested positive for coronavirus days after returning from an official trip to Germany, TheCable has learnt. TheCable understands that he ran the test on Saturday based on medical advice, although he was not exhibiting any symptoms. The result came back on Monday positive and he has gone into
Anambra state government brings new rules due to COVID-19
REMARKS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE AT A PRESS BRIEFING ON WAYS OF CONTAINING COVID-19 ON MARCH 23, 2020. In response to the growing threat of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Anambra State has come out with the following measures to keep our people safe – 1. Civil servants in the state
ASUU begins Indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike. The union’s President, Biodun Ogunyemi, at a press briefing in its National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday, noted that the Federal Government had failed to address the issues raised by its members. Details shortly…..
Lagosians scampering to enter BRT Buses (video)
COVID-19 : Lagos state government gave out strict Lagos state New Public transport rules of which the residents using public transport system are to adhere from Monday. Many people however had their own fair share of doubts on how a densely populated Lagosians would adhere having noted how they often struggle and push while entering
Breaking : Nigeria records First death from Coronavirus
The former MD of the PPMC, Suleiman Achimugu, died in the early hours of Monday morning from the novel coronavirus. He is the first casualty of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Achimugu is said to have arrived in Nigeria from the UK two weeks ago. He reportedly started showing symptoms of the disease on Tuesday. His family