Nigeria At 60: United We Stand, Divided We Fall – Sen. Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has commended Nigerians for their steadfastness, resilience, selflessness and patriotism in the pursuit of Nigeria's unity. According to Kalu, the strength of Nigeria lies in her cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. He faulted perpetrators of secession agenda among ethnic groups, stressing that Nigeria will not break up...
COVID-19 Patient Delivers Baby At LUTH
A COVID-19 patient has been delivered of a baby at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos State. ABN TV reports that LUTH made this know in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday afternoon, saying the mother and child are well and alive. “A team of LUTH Drs, anesthetists & nurses delivered a woman with Covid19 of a...
Common Man Suffers Implications Of Bad Treatment Against Doctors, Says ARD President [VIDEO]
As Nigeria grapples with a dilapidated health care system, the President Association of Resident Doctors, ARD Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia chapter, Dr. Chikezie Kelechi has said the common man in the society will continue to bear the implication of poor treatment against doctors and medical workers in the country. According to Dr. Kelechi, not much seriousness has been attached to...
Ebonyi Governor Increases Doctors’ Salaries, Launches Major Health Sector Overhaul
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a salary increase of ₦500,000 for newly recruited medical doctors working in primary healthcare centers across the state. He made the announcement during the flag-off of a statewide health activation program, which includes the launch of a Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) and the distribution of modern medical equipment to general hospitals. Governor Nwifuru...
COVID-19: FG Hints At Second Nationwide Lockdown
Nigerian’s Covid-19 Presidential Task Force has called on citizens to adhere to the protocols to prevent another nationwide lockdown. The task force in a press briefing called on citizens to prevention a priority as the country is in a difficult situation with rises in Covid-19 cases. Chairman of the Taskforce Boss Mustapha has called on citizens to take responsibilities and balance...
BREAKING: NYSC Shut Down Orientation Camp Over Coronavirus
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of the ongoing National Youth Corps Service camps nationwide over coronavirus fears. The 2020 Batch A Stream One NYSC members arrived on camp on March 4 and are expected to leave on March 29. But the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Wednesday, said the NYSC members would be released...
BREAKING: Three Coronavirus Patients Discharged In Abuja
Three COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Abuja and the federal capital territory (FCT). While Mohammed Bello, minister of FCT, announced that three patients were discharged in the nation’s capital, Dominic Ukpong, Akwa Ibom commissioner for health, gave the update on his state. “Dear FCT residents, I am glad to announce that additional three (3) #COVID19 patients have been discharged from...
Nigeria Did Not Beg Madagascar For Cure, They Gave Us – FG
Federal Government, FG said yesterday it did not beg Madagascar to supply its COVID-19 syrup to Nigeria, explaining that the country donated the elixir which was accepted in the spirit of African brotherhood. ABN TV reports that the FG also announced that it has put in place measures to rethink its National Response to COVID-19, saying emerging developments indicated there...
BREAKING: COVID-19 Kills Kogi Chief Judge In Isolation Centre
Chief judge of Kogi state, Justice Nasir Ajanah is dead. ABN TV learnt understands that Ajanah died at the COVID-19 isolation centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja. A member of the family confirmed the death to TheCable on Sunday morning. His death came less than two weeks after an aide to Yahaya Bello, the state governor, also died in an Abuja hospital. Ajanah has died...
Premier League To Restart June 17
The Premier League clubs have agreed to restart the season on June 17 after they gave "Project Restart" the green light at a shareholders meeting on Thursday. ABN TV reports that Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United have been lined up as the first premier league games on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The two fixtures were originally...
