Nigeria To Recall Retired Doctors, Nurses As Coronavirus Cases Rise – Health Minister
The Federal Government, on Monday, said retired doctors and nurses could be reabsorbed in states to help in the fight against coronavirus. This was made known by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, in Abuja while giving an update on the virus in Abuja. According to the minister, 36 persons had so far been infected in the country, with 26 of...
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,...
Tinubu Not Sick, FG Says As It Explains President’s Absence
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Tunji Alausa says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country is not due to medical reasons. Tinubu is yet to return to Nigeria days after the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns about his whereabouts. But Alausa said contrary to speculations, Tinubu is not away from Nigeria on medical...
At Least 300,000 Africans May Die In COVID-19 Pandemic — UN Agency
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely kill at least 300,000 Africans and risks pushing 29 million into extreme poverty, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Friday, calling for a $100 billion safety net for the continent, Reuters reports. Africa’s 54 countries have so far reported fewer than 20,000 confirmed cases of the disease, just a fraction of the more than...
3.8m Children Set To Be Vaccinated By UNICEF Against Measles In Northern States
According to the United Nations Children's Fund, four northern states will receive measles vaccinations for at least 3.8 million children. The Health Officer at UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Patrick Akor, announced this at a press conference in Bauchi on Friday, stating that the vaccination exercise would commence on Saturday and would last for seven days. He highlighted that the four northern...
FG Imposes New COVID-19 Restrictions, Shuts Down Nightclubs, Recreational Centres
The Federal Government has imposed new restrictions amid the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in various parts of the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, who is the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, announced this on Monday at the briefing of the task force in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He explained that the directives were advisories issued to state...
Gov. Ikpeazu Takes COVID-19 Sensitization To Churches, Urges Compliance
Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 disease taken his sensitization drive to churches in Umuahia North local government area of the state. Hon. Vincent Ndimele, Chairman Umuahia North Covid-19 protocol compliance team while speaking with ABN TV on Sunday said the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu committed to protecting...
Don’t Panic, I’m In Stable Condition — Ikpeazu Assures Abians
The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the people of the State that he remains stable and in high spirits. The Governor whose second Covid-19 test returned positive on Sunday said that his decision to present himself for a second test was to remove all doubts about his status, after testing negative initially. "As your Governor, I have a responsibility...
Stop Using Saliva As Sex Lubricant – Medical Expert Warns
Lubrication, especially vaginal lubrication is an important part of sexual arousal. It readies the vagina for penetration and reduces any accompanying friction or irritation. In this regard, a medical expert has warned against the practice of using saliva as a lubricant during sex. Dr Kolade Johnson who works in a private hospital told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
COVID-19: Some Legislators Refusing Screening At Airport, Buhari’s Chief Of Staff Says
The Federal Government has accused some members of the House of Representatives, who recently returned from foreign trips of posing a serious threat to the safety of Nigerians by refusing to subject themselves to screening at airports. The Presidency, in a letter dated 21st March 2020 informed Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila of the report from the Minister of Health on the...
