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47 Health Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus In Kano
The Kano state government says forty-seven (47) health workers have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Tijjani Husaain, coordinator of the state’s task force on COVID-19, disclosed this at a press conference in Kano, on Sunday. He said the infected health workers had contracted the disease the previous week, adding that no medical personnel got infected in the last few days. Also Read:...
BREAKING: Abia Markets To Open 3 Times Weekly — State Government
The Abia state government has announced an adjustment in the number of times markets in the state are to function every week as the gradual easing of lockdown commences on Monday, May 11, 2020. A release signed by the Secretary to State Government/Chairman, Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19, Barr. Chris Ezem said this adjustment came following further consultations with market leaders...
COVID-19: Gregory University Donates 10,000 PPEs To FG
In response to its corporate social responsibility, the management of Gregory University, Uturu Abia State has donated 10,000 units of face masks to the Federal government as part of measures to support frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. The donation which is in partnership with the Embassy of Israel and Skill G Ltd. was handed to the federal ministry...
BREAKING: Coronavirus Kills Policeman In Ogun
The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday confirmed the death of a policeman who tested positive for coronavirus. A statement issued on Sunday by the Head, Public Relations and Information of the hospital, Segun Orisajo, confirmed this to newsmen, adding that all staff, who came in contact with the deceased, are currently on...
Another Kano Monarch Dies
The death of prominent persons in Kano has continued with the announcement of the passing of Dan’iya of Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Bayero. Before his death, Bayero was the district head of Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state, ABN TV learnt. According to the Nation, Bayero was said to be the first district head Ajingi Local Government Area in the...
Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims In Abia Community
Abia Police Command in Abia says it has rescued two persons kidnapped in Amauzo Okpolu Umuobo Community in Osisioma Local Government Area of the State. The Abia Commissioner of Police, Janet Agbede, who confirmed the rescue on Saturday, said that the Police was still on the trail of the hoodlums. ABN TV reports that the hoodlums had on Wednesday 7th May 2020...
BREAKING: Young Man Hangs Self To Death In Classroom In Nasarawa
James Samuel, a 30-year-old young man has hanged himself to death in a classroom of Government Secondary School Gurku, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa. ABN TV reports that the deceased, a Tiv, and an indigene of Benue State committed suicide on Friday night. The remains of the deceased was discovered by one of the residents in the area, who is...
Ogah Congratulates Sen. Kalu On Supreme Court Victory
The Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has felicitated with Senate Chief Whip and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on the Supreme Court victory that voided his conviction at the Federal High Court. While applauding the judgment, Dr. Ogah said Kalu’s presence will continue to serve as a vital catalyst in...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Felicitate With Sen. Kalu, Calls Him New Mandela Of Africa
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has congratulated the senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu on the voidance of his conviction on Friday by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a Press Statement released on Saturday, Signed by Comrade Obinna Achionye and Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, Deputy President General and Secretary General respectively, OYC described Senator...
Lagos Oldest Judge Dies At 102
Justice Isiaka Isola Oluwa, a retired judge of the High Court of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city, is dead. ABN TV reports that the Lagos State oldest judge died in his home at Ilupeju, Lagos in the early hours of today, Saturday, May 9 at age 102. It was gathered that Justice Oluwa will be buried at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba at...
