BREAKING: Nigeria Records 573 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 16,658
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 573 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Sunday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 16,658. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 5,349 patients from isolation centres across the country with 4 new deaths reported. “On the 15th of June 2020, 573 new confirmed cases and 4...
Imo Lawmaker Tests Positive To COVID-19
A member of the Imo State House of Assembly has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) just as a woman who after safely delivering twins has died from complications from the disease. The Chairman, Task Force on COVID-19 in the state, Professor Maurice Iwu, disclosed this during his weekly press briefing in Owerri. The infected lawmaker, according to...
Aba Records Highest Number Of COVID-19 Infection – Abia Govt
The Abia State Government says the Aba area of the state has the highest number of COVID-19 infection. The state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who spoke on a radio station, Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State, on Tuesday, regretted that Aba residents did not follow COVID-19 protocols, leaving them with the highest rate of infection in the state. He...
This N3,000 Drug Helps Severe COVID-19 Patients Recover Fast – Study
A team of medical researchers from Oxford University says dexamethasone, a widely available steroid, can help high-risk COVID-19 patients recover fast. Dexamethasone is known and widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. The experts, while announcing the result of the drug trial, on Tuesday, said it reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill COVID-19 patients. The dug...
BREAKING: Popular Nigerian-American Radio Presenter, Dan Foster Is Dead
Ace broadcaster and presenter, Dan Foster also known as The Big Dawg has died. Unconfirmed reports said his death may be due to COVID-19 complications. Before his death, Foster has worked with Cool FM, Inspiration FM, City FM and Classic FM. Details shortly….
COVID-19 Fight: ABN TV Boss Salutes Abia Commissioner For Information
The Director ABN TV, Ifeanyi Okali has commended the selfless and humanitarian services the Abia state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has made in the fight against the novel coronavirus in the state. He said apart from informing Abians on the safety protocols to prevent the disease, the Commissioner has exhibited uncommon kindness and patriotism in ensuring the...
Increased Number Of COVID-19 Cases, Warning Signal ― Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health says the increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country should be a warning that the fatality rate could rise. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, gave the warning at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in the country on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria announced 587...
COVID-19: Abia Records 48 Cases, Lagos 281 As Confirmed Cases Hit 19,147
Abia State has in the last 24 hours recorded 48 new cases of coronavirus while Lagos with the highest confirmed number recorded new 281 cases, ABN TV reports. According to NCDC, a total of 667 cases were confirmed across the country, bringing to the total of confirmed cases in the country to 19,147. Below is the breakdown 667 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-281 Abia-48 Oyo-45 FCT-38 Ogun-37 Enugu-31 Ondo-23 Plateau-21 Edo-19 Delta-18 Rivers-18 Bayelsa-17 Akwa...
FG Receives $22 Million Worth Of Supplies From UN, EU
The Federal Government has received the much -needed medical supplies to effectively fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies, which are valued at $22m, were donated by the United Nations (UN) through its COVID-19 Basket Fund and the European Union (EU). It contained 545 oxygen concentrators, over 100,000 test kits, infrared digital no-touch thermometers, numerous personal protective equipment (PPEs), laboratory supplies and...
CBN Takes Traders’ Stimulus Package To Abia
As part of efforts to support Abia Traders, Micro, Small and Medium-scale Businesses as well as Households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has introduced a stimulus package to this regard. The programme is being implemented through NIRSAL Microfinance Bank. In a release signed by the Special Adviser To Abia State Governor On Strategy & Planning,...
