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
Police Lock down Churches with members in Lagos (video)
The lagos state government has made their stance on social distancing more viscous yesterday as the various law enforcement agencies as Police were seen in some churches/worship centers checking strictly if the numbers exceeded 50. The video you’re going to be seeing below would go on to show you how serious the government of lagos
Coronavirus: Don’t come to police stations, IG tells Nigerians
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has counselled Nigerians to avoid social visits to police stations and other police offices as confirmed cases of coronavirus rise to 30 in Nigeria. He also urged the citizens to minimise official visits to police stations, except where absolutely necessary. Adamu in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, by the force
COVID-19 : Lagos state New Public transport rules
LAGOS STATEMENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PRESS STATEMENT Monday, 23rd March, 2020. COVID 19: Public transport preventive measures guidelines to curb further spread of corona virus in buses, cabs, motor parks and garages. As part of the efforts by the Lagos State Government to further prevent a State- wide spread of COVID-19 especially in motor parks,
No coronavirus case In Anambra State
It has come to the knowledge of the Anambra State Government that one unknown person has posted on the social media a claim that seven persons have been infected with the Coronavirus in Onitsha. This information is completely false. There is no case of COVID 19 in the state, let alone seven of them
Are the Government really telling us the truth about this COVID-19 in Nigeria?
It’s no longer news that Corona Virus (COVID-19) has crippled almost every human activities globally and still ravaging. Since the break out of the pandemic from Wuhan China, many countries such as Italy, Spain, Brazil, Germany and currently USA have really recorded a substantial death toll ever since as many who tested positive to the