Nurses Stage Protest In Abuja Over New Certificate Verification Guidelines
Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, on Monday, protested against the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. The nurses expressed displeasure over what they described as an attempt to hinder their freedom to pursue career opportunities, asking the council to address nurses’ welfare, salary...
BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms 14 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 288
Fourteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 13 in Lagos and 1 in Delta state As at 09:30 pm 9th April there are 288 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Fifty - one have been discharged with seven deaths As at 09:30 pm 9th April, there are 288 confirmed cases 51 discharged 7 deaths Lagos- 158 FCT- 54 Osun- 20 Edo- 12 Oyo- 11 Bauchi- 6 Akwa...
BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms 5 New Cases Of Coronavirus
The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to eight. This was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a tweet on Wednesday. The development is coming on the heels of Nigeria’s imposition of travel restriction on thirteen countries with over 1,000 cases...
Cross River state govt issue preventive measures for lassa fever to residents
The Government of Cross River state under the dynamic leadership of Sen. Ben Ayade will continue to ensure that it’s citizens are safe from diseases and disease outbreaks by prioritizing health promotion and disease prevention. Cross River State Ministry of Health (CRSMOH) intensifies emergency preparedness and response to the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. There is no confirmed case...
Man Detained in Delta As American Lover Dies After Showing Symptoms Of COVID-19
A resident of Delta state is currently being detained over the death of a 67-year-old American who died after showing symptoms of COVID-19. The Nigerian was said to have invited her over to the country before the airports were shut in April. They had reportedly lodged at a hotel in Warri in Delta and later relocated to Orerokpe, still in Delta. But...
Reopening Of Schools: “We Are Not Taking That Risk Yet” – PTF
The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has reacted to reports that schools across the country are going to reopen on June 8, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba who is a member of the PTF, noted that the reports are false as the Federal Government is...
BREAKING: Lagos Discharges Another Coronavirus Patient
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday announced that another coronavirus patient had been discharged. The patient was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital Yaba isolation centre where those who tested positive for the virus are being treated. Details later…
COVID-19 Has Turned Everything Upside Down In Nigeria – PTF
As Nigeria’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 12,000 and the death toll hit 342 on Sunday, Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has said the country may just be starting to experience the epidemic. The PTF lamented that Nigerians were avoiding being tested; a situation he said was responsible for the low testing ratio to the population. This was made known at...
Governor Lalong Recovers From COVID-19 One Week After Testing Positive
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has recovered from coronavirus after testing negative for the disease. His spokesman Makut Macham stated this in a Thursday release from Jos. Lalong had gone into isolation on December 17 after testing positive to COVID-19. “One week after the governor tested positive to the virus, he is now free of the disease after his latest...
Family Planning Crucial For Sustainable Development – Deputy Speaker Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, has emphasized the critical role of family planning in driving sustainable development, urging its elevation as a national priority. Speaking at the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja on Thursday, Kalu highlighted the transformative impact of empowering individuals and families to make informed reproductive health...
