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BREAKING: University College Hospital Ibadan, CMD Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Chief Medical doctor, University College Hospital, Ibadan (UCH), Prof Jesse A. OTEGBAYO, has tested positive for coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement personally signed by the CMD. The Statement reads: “On Monday 23rd March, we commenced a 12man quarterly board meeting which was meant to last 5 days in the hospital, we observed social distancing and other precautionary measures for...
BREAKING: Immigration Boss, Babandede Testes Positive For Coronavirus
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Muhammed Babandede, has tested positive for coronavirus. The CG, who disclosed this in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent this morning, explained that he is already on self-isolation since he returned from the United Kingdom on March 22. The PUNCH later called him on the phone and Babandede confirmed the development. He stated, “Today, I tested positive...
Abia Govt Intimidating Opposition – Lawyer Cries Out, Calls For Release Of Emperor Ogbonna
A legal practitioner, Barr. Perfect Okorie has accused the Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of attempts to stifle opposition voices in the state through intimidation, saying democracy does not thrive where opposition members are not allowed to speak. In a statement obtained by ABN TV, the legal practitioner called for the immediate release of Emperor Ogbonna, a critique of...
[BREAKING] COVID-19: I’m Ready To Support Abia Govt, Ogah Pledges
Despite differences in their political parties, the minister of state for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has indicated readiness to assist, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu the Abia state governor in the fight against COVID-19. Ogah was the governorship candidate of APC in the 2019 election in the state while the incumbent governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was the PDP candidate...
VIDEO: Buhari Weak, Without Influence, Supporting Boko Haram – Islamic Cleric Alleges
A Muslim influencer and reformist Imam, Mohammad Tawhidi has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and his supporters, particularly his aides of being supporters of the deadly terrorist group in Nigeria, Boko Haram. This accusation and may other weighty allegation against Nigeria’s President released in a video by the cleric otherwise known as Imam of Peace has got the popular social media...
BREAKING: Gov El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for coronavirus. “Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test,” El-Rufai said in a video posted on Twitter on Saturday. “The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.” https://youtu.be/sECfu6BIuC4
[BREAKING] COVID-19: Ikpeazu Shuts Land Borders On Sunday
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the closure of all the state's land borders with effect from 4am on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. This is following the recommendation of the state’s inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 based on situational reviews. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, and made available to ABN TV...
BREAKING: Buhari Meets Minister Of Health, NCDC DG In Abuja [Photos, Video]
President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed on the COVID-19 situation in the country by Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, and Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He was briefed on Saturday afternoon at his residence in the state house, Abuja. TheCable previously reported that Buhari was in his office on Wednesday before it was fumigated on Thursday. He...
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Germany, Tuggar Tests negative For Coronavirus
Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, Yusuf Tuggar has tested negative for the coronavirus. Tuggar had been in close contact with Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, during discussions with Siemens in Germany over projects in the Nigerian power sector. Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, has also tested positive. With Kyari and Mohammed testing positive, there were fears that those...
Uche Ogah, 42 Other Ministers Donate 50% Of March Salary To Support Fight Against Coronavirus
Nigeria’s 43 Ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Nigeria has recorded 81 cases with one death and three discharged as of March 27, 2020. Though what the 50% amounted to was not disclosed, a statement in Abuja on Saturday stated that the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator...
