Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Oyo State governor, Oluwaseyi Makinde has confirmed via his verified twitter handle that he has been tested positive to coronavirus. ''I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force...
BREAKING: NAFDAC Orders Production Of Chloroquine For COVID-19 Clinical Trials
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has ordered the manufacturing of Chloroquine for emergency stock for possible clinical treatment of Coronavirus. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement obtained by ABN TV on Monday said the old antimalarial is now being repurposed for the clinical trial treatment of Coronavirus. Adeyeye said the...
COVID-19: Ogah Delivers Relief Materials Donated By Jack Ma To Abia Govt
The Minister of State Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah has handed over some relief materials donated Mr. Jack Ma to the beneficiary, the Abia state government. The minister had earlier taken delivery of the items. Handing over to the state liaison officer in Abuja, Mr. Ogbonna, Dr. Ogah who was represented by Chijioke Udeogu Esq, his Personal Assistant and...
COVID-19: You Are Stingy And Wicked For Asking FG To Pay Nigerians N50k, Zubby Michael Blasts Yul Edochie
Nigerian popular actor, Zubby Michael has swung a heavy jab at his fellow actor, Yul Edochie, after the latter proposed a suggestion to the Federal Government as regards the Covid-19 crisis in the country. Shortly after the President declared a total lockdown to be observed starting from Monday, 11:00 pm in the three states with the top cases, actor, Yul...
Buhari’s Minister Onyeama Denies Testing Positive For COVID-19
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has denied testing positive to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The minister in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sarah Sanda, described the media report alleging that he has contracted the virus as fabricated and malicious. ”It has come to the attention of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, that a fabricated and...
Coronavirus: “Give Every Nigerian At Least ₦50K”, Yul Edochie Tells Buhari
Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to provide economic relief to every Nigerian, amidst the coronavirus outbreak, even if it is N50,000 per citizen. Taking to his Twitter page, the actor wrote that many people are hungry, especially as a result of the lockdown experienced in some parts of the country. He further stated that there are...
Give Me N1bn To Fight Coronavirus – Gov. Obiano Tells Buhari
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appealed to the Federal Government for the sum of N1bn to secure his state against COVID-19 spread. Obiano said Anambra had opened a special account for donations towards preventing coronavirus from spreading into the state, which currently has zero records of COVID-19. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don...
Coronavirus Kills 25-Year-Old Nigerian Student In US Few Weeks To Graduation
A 25-year-old Nigerian student in the US of the Western Michigan University in Detroit has died on Saturday after contracting the coronavirus. The student, Bassey Offiong, was expected to graduate with a chemical engineering degree in a few weeks. His sister, Asari Offiong, said her brother told her he was turned down several times for the coronavirus test in the Kalamazoo...
2 Nigerian Soldiers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Two Nigerian soldiers have reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus in Monguno, Borno State. Sahara Reporters reports that the duo, who returned to camp after they were issued administrative passes, have been quarantined at Sector 3 Mission Headquarters for observation since Saturday March 28th.
Buhari COS Abba Kyari Confirms He Tested Positive For Coronavirus, To Be Moved From Abuja To Lagos
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, has confirmed he has tested positive for Coronavirus. In a statement personally signed by him and released on Sunday evening, Kyari said he is feeling well and has shown no symptom for coronavirus even though he tested positive for the viral disease. He said he will be transferred from Abuja...
