BREAKING: Kano Govt Orders Closure Of Islamic Schools Over Coronavirus Fears
Kano State government has said all places of learning for western, Quranic and Islamiyya schools should be shut down from Monday 23 March as a measure to prevent the spread of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world. The Chairman of Kano State Quranic, Islamiyya and Tsangaya schools board Sheik Gwani Yahuza Gwani Dan Zarga confirmed the schools’ closure while...
BREAKING: New Coronavirus Case Hits Abuja, NCDC Confirms
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Sunday, confirmed a new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This brings the cases in Nigeria to 27. The NCDC had confirmed three cases in Abuja on Saturday bringing the cases in FCT to four. Details later…
“Coronavirus Is Not A Death Sentence But An Ailment” – Ikpeazu
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has assured Abians and other residents of the State of his administration’s preparedness and determination to ensure they are safe from the dreaded Coronavirus. The Governor gave the assurance while briefing journalists in Government House, Umuahia, upon his return to the State from Australia, where he went to negotiate scholarship placements for Abia...
Spain Announces 324 New Coronavirus Deaths
Spain today announced 324 new coronavirus deaths while the number of cases in the country surged nearly 5,000 up to 24,926. Spain's Health Ministry said today that COVID-19 deaths had risen to 1,326 from 1,002 in the space of 24 hours. News of the rising death tally comes as it was revealed that more than 31,000 people have been fined for...
BREAKING: Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Dies
American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81. A family representative said he “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes”. Rogers topped pop and country charts during the 1970s and 1980s and won three Grammy awards. Known for his husky voice and ballads including The Gambler, Lucille and Coward Of The County, his career spanned more than six decades. He...
BREAKING: Italy’s Coronavirus Death Toll Surges By 627 In A Single Day
Italy's coronavirus death toll has leapt by 627 in a single day, an increase of 18.4 percent, taking the total to 4,032 - by far the largest daily rise in absolute terms since the virus emerged a month ago. On Thursday, Italy overtook China as the country to register most deaths from the highly contagious virus. Until today, Italy had never...
Coronavirus: Lagos Hospitals Now Receiving Patients Suffering From Chloroquine Poisoning, NCDC Cautions Nigerians
The Lagos State government on Friday disclosed that following the announcement by President Donald Trump on Thursday that chloroquine can cure coronavirus, hospitals in the state has received patients suffering from chloroquine poisoning. This was just as the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) told Nigerians to desist from self-medication over the coronavirus as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has...
Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 10,000 Worldwide As Crisis Continues To Escalate In Coronavirus
The coronavirus death toll has topped 10,000 worldwide, doubling in one week, as the crisis continues to escalate in Europe. Almost half of all COVID-19 deaths have occurred in Europe, with Italy now having confirmed more victims than China. China, where the killer virus first emerged, accounts for a third of all victims, having battled the disease since December 2019. More than 245,000 cases of the...
FCTA To Striking Doctors: Resume In 24 Hours Or Get Sacked
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume work. FCTA warned that failure to do so would lead to a mass sack. FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu, spoke at a news conference after an emergency meeting of the top management staff of the FCTA. The doctors had commenced an indefinite strike...
FG Adds Sweden, Austria List Of Restricted Countries
The Federal Government has added Austria and Sweden to the list of high-risk countries restricted from entering Nigeria over the coronavirus outbreak. Already, 13 countries, considered high-risk, have been placed on the list released on Wednesday. They include: China, Iran, South Korea, Germany, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and Japan. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed...
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