BREAKING: North-West Governors Close Schools For 30 Days Over COVID-19
Governors in the northwest region have announced closure of all schools for the next 30 days. The Governors, in a communiqué read to newsmen by Chairman of the Forum and Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, said the decision became imperative to prevent the spread of Corona Virus COVID 19 disease across the northwest. Katsina recorded its first suspected case of coronavirus on...
NBM Calls Off National Convention, Annual Lecture Over Coronavirus
The Neo Black Movement, NBM, of Africa Worldwide has announced the postponement of its 42nd National Convention & its 16th Annual Lecture of earlier scheduled to hold from 16th-19th April, 2020 at Orchids Hotels Asaba. A new date will be fixed for the events. In an internal memo circulated to all members of the organization and signed by Chief Engr Kupa...
“No Matter How The Virus Has Defied Cure, It Can Never Defy God” – Father Mbaka
The spiritual director of The Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigerian, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka on Wednesday, called on Nigerians to pray for divine interventions and medical breakthroughs as the world battle the coronavirus epidemic. He stated this during the mid-week prayers of the ministry held at Umuchigbo, Nike, Enugu. According to him, no matter the stamina of the disease, God’s supremacy would...
Coronavirus: US Govt To Pay Citizens $1tn In Cash As Cases Surpassed 5,700
In the United States, Trump administration announced a plan on Tuesday to send money directly to Americans immediately to ease the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic, as fatalities hit 100 and the number of cases surpassed 5,700. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he supports sending money directly to Americans as part of a $1tn (£830bn) stimulus aimed at...
We Will Protect Nigerians – Buhari
Everything possible will be done to protect Nigerians from the adverse effects of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari assured on Tuesday. He gave the assurance during a briefing session by the Prof Doyin Salami-led Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The PEAC Chairman, Prof Doyin Salami, warned of the likely consequences of a...
[BREAKING] COVID-19: Senate Closes Gallery, Suspends Public Hearing
The Senate has announced the partial closure of its activities to members of the public to safeguard the National Assembly Complex from coronavirus. Senate President Ahmad Lawan announced the development at plenary after a one-hour closed session. Lawan said all forms of public hearing and excursion of students to the Senate have been suspended till further notice. The Senate President, in addition,...
BREAKING: Four New Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Lagos
Four New Cases Of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Lagos State, Channels Television reports. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, revealed this in an ongoing press conference. Details shortly…
Prince Albert II Of Monaco Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his palace said on Thursday. The 62-year-old sovereign of the enclave on the French Mediterranean coast was being closely monitored by his doctor and specialists, and his health “does not give any cause for concern,” according to the palace. “ “Prince Albert has continuing to work from the office...
COVID-19: Buhari’s Daughter In Self-Isolation After UK Trip
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has said that her daughter, who recently returned from the United Kingdom, is also in self-isolation. Mrs Buhari, who tweeted the developments through her personal handle, @aishambuhari, said she acted based on the advice of the Minister of Health and the Presidential Task Force on Covid -19. She wrote, “Good afternoon Nigerians, earlier today...
Coronavirus: What You Want To Hear From Buhari Are Things We Are Telling You — Lai Mohammed
The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to outcry over President Muhammadu Buhari not addressing the nation over the recent coronavirus outbreak in the country. Lai Mohammed stressed that the Nigerian leader may not say anything new as all information about the disease has been made available to Nigerians. He told newsmen that President Buhari will address...
