COVID-19: School Feeding Programme Will Continue Despite Closure Of Schools – Minister
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, has said on Monday that the school feeding programme will be implemented despite the closure of schools Nationwide. Schools across Nigeria have been closed for about one week to check the spread of COVID-19. She said talks with state governors to ensure the continuation of the programme as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari has...
Billionaire Businesswoman Alakija Donates N1B To Support FG’s Fight Against Coronavirus
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija have donated N1billion to support the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria. According to them, the donation symbolises their resilience, character and strength as they plan to work with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In a statement issued on Sunday, the business philanthropists also announced the donation of...
COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead To Global Condom Shortage — World’s Biggest Producer
The coronavirus pandemic may lead to a global shortage of Condom, the world’s largest producer of condoms, Karex Bhd, has said. The Malaysia based company said it has not produced a single condom from its three Malaysian factories for more than a week. This is due to a lockdown imposed by the government to halt the spread of the Covid-19 virus,...
COVID-19: No Going Back On Wednesday Lockdown In Abia – Ikpeazu Insists, Outlines Exemptions (See Full List)
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has maintained that the earlier order for the total lockdown of the state to checkmate the spread of coronavirus stands. A release made available to ABN TV, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem after the meeting of Abia State Inter-Ministerial Committee on Coronavirus said people or institutions rendering...
COVID-19: Abia Speaker, Orji Distributes Hand Sanitizers to Constituents
As part of his contributions to the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, earlier today distributed cartons of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the people of his Umuahia Central State Constituency. Before the distribution, a medical doctor and member of the distribution team, Dr. Anya Kalu, sensitized traders at...
BREAKING: Finally Chinese Scientists Discover Cure For Coronavirus
The deadly Coronavirus may finally be on its way out as scientists have developed a cure for it, ABN TV reports The disease has killed thousands of lives across the since January. The good news of the new vaccine was posted in Global Times verified Twitter handle on Sunday. "Chinese scientists have developed a new weapon to combat the #coronavirus. They...
Nigeria Records 2nd Death From Coronavirus
The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday during the Presidential Task Force Briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said, “Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatment. But sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend in the...
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...
