Nigerian Senators Sneak Into Private Hospitals For Coronavirus Tests
The last executive session of the Senate before sitting was suspended for two weeks was with a drama over coronavirus. About 35 Senators who recently came back from London after a seminar on Petroleum Industry Governance Bill were isolated by their colleagues at the session because they refused to subject themselves to Coronavirus test. All the remaining senators refused to...
BREAKING: NCDC Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Cases
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed eleven new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Eight new cases were confirmed in Lagos, two in Enugu state and one in Edo state This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 81. According to the NCDC, “11 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 8 in Lagos, 2...
Coronavirus Kills Dad, Daughter In 24 hours In UK
A FRONTLINE Heathrow immigration officer and his daughter died from coronavirus 24 hours apart. Terminal 3 worker Sudhir Sharma, 61, passed away on Wednesday and pharmacist Pooja, 33, the following day. Officials do not believe Sudhir contracted Covid-19 on duty as he last worked on January 7, making it more likely he picked up the virus elsewhere. But a source said: “It’s an absolute...
COVID-19: Nigeria Cases Jump To 70 As NCDC Confirms 5 New Cases
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Three new cases were confirmed in FCT, and two in Oyo state This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 70. However, three have been discharged, with one death recorded so far. According to NCDC, “As at 8:00 pm 27th March, there are 70...
Nnamdi Kanu Donates N50m To Fight Coronavirus
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has donated N50m to fight the deadly Coronavirus across Southeast Nigeria. Kanu made the announcement in a broadcast via Radio Biafra, monitored by ABN TV on Friday. Kanu revealed that that the money was from the coffers of IPOB. Kanu disclosed that part of the donation will be used to ensure...
Davido’s Fiancee Chioma Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Singer Davido’s fiancee, Chioma Rowland, has tested positive for coronavirus, 13 days after arriving in Nigeria from London. On Friday night, March 27, Davido announced to his fans and the general public that his fiancee of eight months has tested positive to COVID-19. In a statement by the singer, Chioma tested positive after a test was conducted on himself, his baby,...
Woman Passes On Coronavirus To Her Pet CAT
A woman has infected her cat with coronavirus, health authorities in Belgium revealed today. Steven van Gucht, head of viral diseases at the country's Institute of Health, told a press conference that 'a coronavirus infection has been determined in a cat'. 'The cat lived with her owner, who started showing symptoms of the virus a week before the cat did,' he said. The Belgian...
BREAKING: UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock Tests Positive For Coronavirus [VIDEO]
United Kingdom Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a video posted on his Twitter, he confirmed he has Covid-19. It comes hours after Boris Johnson announced he too had tested positive for the virus. https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1243522325397622784?s=20 In a video on Twitter, the Prime Minister said he has "mild symptoms" and is self-isolating but says he will "continue to lead the...
COVID-19: Ekiti Governor Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has tested negative for Coronavirus. The Governor had revealed on Wednesday that he had gone into self-isolation following his meetings with two persons who have tested positive. Fayemi who was optimistic that he will come out “all clear” in the end, stated that he has also taken a test for the disease. In a tweet on...
Coronavirus: UK Plans To Evacuate Britons In Nigeria
The United Kingdom is exploring flight options to evacuate its nationals willing to leave Nigeria The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Catriona Laing, disclosed this on Friday. She said the decision was necessitated by “the rapidly changing situation in the region and recent airport closures” over the coronavirus pandemic. The envoy, who said this in a statement on the UK High...
