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COVID-19: Abia State University Develops Geographical Tracking Device, Risk Map For Nigeria
As research continues in tackling the coronavirus holding nations by the jugular, the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) has reportedly developed a Geographical Tracking Device and live COVID-19 risk map for the state and country at large. In a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Onyebuchi Ememanka this is in addition to the hand sanitizers...
Gunmen Kidnap Nasarawa Governor’s Aide
Some unknown gunmen in the late hours of Saturday invaded the country home of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Nasarawa State on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development Mr. John Waje Mamman, in Dari, Konkona Local Government Area of the state and abducted him. A source who confirmed the abduction to our correspondent on condition of anonymity...
Confirmed COVID-19 Case In Rivers Tests Negative In 1st Sample
The only confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Rivers state has tested negative in the first test conducted as her treatment continues. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this on Sunday in Port Harcourt following inspection of the state’s isolation/treatment center and a Food Bank established to share palliatives to cushion impact of the sit-at-home order over the pandemic. He said, “For now, we...
COVID-19: FG’s 1st Batch Of Medical Supplies Arrives From Turkey Onboard Air Peace
The Federal Government’s first batch of medical supplies in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and for the treatment of those who are infected have been flown into the country onboard Nigeria’s Air Peace airline. This is just as the airline is expected to also leave for China Monday to bring another batch of medical supplies for the...
COVID-19: Security Agencies, Task Force Should Treat Nigerians With Dignity ― Hon Onyejeocha
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has urged security agencies and Task-Force set up by Federal and State Governments to treat people with dignity and respect as it is needless to stop people from getting coronavirus by harassing and shooting at them. Hon. Onyejeocha who gave the charge in a press release issued obtained...
Longleat Safari Park Owner In UK, Lord Bath Dies Of Coronavirus
The eccentric owner of Longleat Safari Park, Lord Bath, has died from coronavirus aged 87. Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, sadly passed away yesterday after being admitted to hospital in Bath on March 28. Longleat announced the devastating news today. Their statement read: "It is with the deepest sadness we have to announce Lord Bath has died at the age of...
BREAKING: NCDC Confirms 10 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Total Now 224
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus. six cases were confirmed in Lagos, two cases confirmed in the FCT, two in Edo. As at 11:15 am 5th April there are 224 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty-seven have been discharged with five deaths. As at 11:15am 5th April, there are 224 confirmed cases 27 discharged 5...
[BREAKING] COVID-19: Sample Test In Abia Negative – Commissioner For Information
As the nation remains in lockdown in prevention of the spread of coronavirus, there was suspicion in Abia state few days ago about the status of a lady said to be coughing in Umuahia, the state capital. The state Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu in clarifying the status of the lady in a statement on Sunday said she is...
Abia Born Doctor, 2 Other Nigerians Die Of COVID-19 In US
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the death of three Nigerians from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States. Okoyen made the announcement in a statement in New York on Saturday evening. He said one of them, a doctor from Abia, contracted the virus while on duty in New York, the epicentre of...
BREAKING: Suspected Robbers Reportedly Kill Police Inspector In Abia, Cart-Away Riffle
An officer of the Nigerian Police Force identified as Inspector Amadi Kingdom was in the early hours of Saturday shot dead in Umuahia, the Abia state capital. The incident which took place at Ochendu bye-pass junction, left residents in confusion, leading them to scamper for safety. A source who spoke to ABN TV on the condition of anonymity said the assailants...
