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Full Text Of President Buhari’s Address
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for...
JUST IN: Governor Hope Uzodinma Tests Negative For COVID-19
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has tested negative for COVID-19. Disclosing this on his Facebook handle on Monday morning, the governor said the test conducted on him to check if he has contracted the coronavirus disease has shown negative. Uzodinma said with the result showing he is free of the virus, the state government will continue to do everything humanly possible...
Buhari To Address Nigerians At 7pm Today
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, will address Nigerians at 7pm today (Monday). This was contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Though the statement gave no hint on what the President would be speaking on, The PUNCH gathered that it may not be unconnected with the coronavirus disease in Nigeria. Following the increasing cases of the virus,...
COVID-19: NUJ Commends Nigerian Medical Workers, Calls For More Investment In Health Sector
The NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) has applauded Nigerian medical workers in the line of duty this period of COVID-19, describing as outstanding and courageous, the excellence and professionalism so far demonstrated by Nigerian medical doctors, nurses, and health workers in managing the Coronavirus Pandemic since the case was reported in the country. The Union says it is indeed proud...
Ohafia Students Thank Hon. Nkole Over Stimulus Package For Constituents
The National Association of Ohafia Students Worldwide has expressed gratitude to the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole. In a release signed by the President-General of the Association, Comr. Idika Michael he said, "Dear Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, I am not surprised to see your relief materials for our dear constituency on social media. I...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 5 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Now 323
Nigeria has recorded five new cases of Coronavirus in three state states, taking the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 323. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), out of the five new cases, 2 were confirmed in Lagos state, 2 were also confirmed in Kwara state while one was confirmed in Katsina state. Five new cases of...
BREAKING: Five Coronavirus Patients Discharged In Lagos
Five patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been discharged after being treated in Lagos. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, made the announcement on Sunday evening. With the news, 55 COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Lagos. The patients, four females, and one male were discharged after testing negative twice. A total of 177 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Lagos....
NBM Of Africa Preaches Love At Easter, Charges Members On Giving
A non-governmental organisation, Neo Black Movement Of Africa Worldwide has encouraged its members to do their best in ensuring that their neighbours especially the less privileged feel a sense of love this Easter, commending zones who have done well in carrying out this mandate. In a release signed by the National President of the group, Chief Engr Kupa Felix said...
VIDEO: Health Service Saved My Life, Says Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has released a candid video addressed to the nation just hours after being discharged from hospital while battling coronavirus. The Prime Minister praised the "magnificent NHS" and mentioned two nurses in particular who were paramount to his care. https://youtu.be/PCOEWCWrr1U The Prime Minister's office says he today left St Thomas Hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers...
Second Coming Gas Boss Salutes Nigerians At Easter, Pledges Support For Citizens
The Managing Director, Second Coming Gas Limited, Dr. Basil Ogbuanu has congratulated Nigerians and Abians in particular at the 2020 celebration of Easter. Dr. Ogbuanu in a release he personally signed and made available to ABN TV vowed that his organization will continue to lift lives and raise hopes even in the midst of daunting challenges. He expressed regret that this...