BREAKING: Nigeria Records 681 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 14554
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has just announced that the record for the COVID-19 in Nigeria has risen to 14,554. 681 new cases were recorded today. The centre made this known via its Twitter handle. The new cases per states are listed below: https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1271212716196274177?s=20
I Had Malaria Not Coronavirus, Journalist Insists
An Ondo-based journalist, who was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Akure, has claimed he had malaria and not coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday said the journalist tested positive for COVID-19. Speaking after he was discharged, the 33-year-old journalist, who resides in Ore, Odigbo Local Government, urged the public to ignore reports that he tested positive for Coronavirus. He...
Imo Records First COVID-19 Death
Imo State has recorded its first COVID-19 fatality. This was revealed on Wednesday by the Chairman of the COVID-19 Taskforce in the state, Professor Maurice. According to him, the victim had underlying health issues before he was brought to the isolation centre. Professor Iwu believes that the victim’s condition might have complicated his chances of survival.
Ikpeazu Diagnosed With Diabetes, In Stable Condition As Coronavirus Treatment Continues – Report
Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has been confirmed to have diabetes as medical personnel do all they can to save his life from Coronavirus (COVID-19). On Tuesday, SaharaReporters had exclusively reported that kidney failure had further complicated the treatment of the Abia governor, who was moved to Abuja for better care. A source close to the governor on Wednesday however, told SaharaReporters...
Abia Records 14 New Cases Of COVID-19, Nears 100 Mark
The Abia state COVID-19 cases on Tuesday hit 97 after 14 new cases were recorded, ABN TV reports. The state a few days ago recorded about 67 cases which include the governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. Abia is the second-highest in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the South East after Ebonyi State. Also Read: Ogah Wishes Ikpeazu Quick Recovery With the...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 663 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises To 13464
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 663 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number to 13,464. The NCDC made the announcement on Tuesday night via its Twitter handle. “On the 9th of June 2020, 663 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 663 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises To 13464
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 663 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number to 13,464. The NCDC made the announcement on Tuesday night via its Twitter handle. “On the 9th of June 2020, 663 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the...
COVID-19 Protocols: Abia SSG Tasks Council Chairmen On Effective Enforcement
To effectively curtail the spread of coronavirus in Abia State, the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Barr Chris Ezem, has charged Transition Council Chairmen to take responsibility and be more effective in enforcing guidelines issued by the State Government in the efforts geared towards the eradication of the virus. Barr Ezem who stated this as part of an updated guideline...
COVID-19: CPS To Abia Speaker, Ndukwe Distributes Palliatives To Community Women
The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Jude Ndukwe KSJI, on Tuesday distributed Palliatives to women of Ohobo Afaraukwu community in Umuahia North LGA. Ndukwe who hails from the community said he embarked on the gesture to help cushion the effects of restrictions imposed by the authorities as a way of combating the rampaging...
Chief Dan Okeke Sends Note Of Quick Recovery To Gov. Ikpeazu
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia state, Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke has sent a warm note of speedy recovery to the State governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Ikpeazu who had since proceeded on self-isolation is the fourth governor to test positive for the virus. All the three governors – Nasir el-Rufai...
