JOHESU Postpones Strike, Meets FG Wednesday
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) has said they have reviewed the ultimatum for a strike scheduled to begin by Monday midnight following the outcome of their meeting with the Federal Government on Wednesday. A letter signed by Com. Biobelemoye Josiah, National Chairman, JOHESU which was addressed to Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister...
Governor Akeredolu Begins Another Medical Leave
Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has commenced another medical absence, ABN TV reports. The medical leave would begin Wednesday, December 13, as a follow-up to a previous medical treatment. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said the governor would prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming official duties. It said a formal letter regarding the medical...
BREAKING: Ondo Records 1st COVID-19 Case
Ondo State has recorded its first COVID-19 case. It was reported 48 hours after the State Government ordered the closure of all its borders, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu confirmed this via his verified twitter handle on Friday night. Akeredolu said the infected person has been placed under isolation and would be monitored closely. He said he has activated all necessary protocol to locate all...
Ikpeazu Highlights Efforts Of His Administration To Contain COVID-19
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has highlighted the efforts his administration has continued to make to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state in order to flatten the curve, describing the state as the only one with 16-Modular GenXpert equipment and highest testing capacity in the entire South East region. Dr. Ikpeazu who stated this during the...
Argentine Nurse Bags Life Imprisonment For Murdering Five Babies
A nurse was sentenced to life in prison for killing five babies and attempting to murder eight others at a hospital in Argentina, according to local media. Brenda Cecilia Aguero injected potassium and insulin into newborns between March and June 2022, taking doses from emergency medical carts without inventory control, prosecutors said. Under Argentine law, Aguero will not be eligible for...
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...
Nurse, Mother Test Positive For COVID-19 In Lagos
A nurse and her mother have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Imokun, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. According to a source, the nurse who works at a private hospital and her mother tested positive on Sunday after exhibiting symptoms of the virus. The source said both mother and daughter were not residents in the town, noting that they...
FG Okays Reopening Of NYSC Orientation Camps
The Federal Government has given the nod for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to begin preparations for reopening of orientation camps nationwide. Orientation camps were shut in March as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu: “For the National Youth Service Corps, the NYSC is to consolidate...
BREAKING: Sosoliso Airline Chairman, Victor Ikwuemesi Dies Of COVID-19 In London
Mr. Victor Ikwuemesi, the Chairman of the defunct Sosoliso Airline died today in London, United Kingdom few days after he was diagnosed for coronavirus pandemic. A source close to the family confided in our correspondent that Ikwuemesi was admitted to an unnamed London hospital after a brief illness. He later tested positive for COVID-19 in the result that was released on...
Hardship: Ogun Offers Free Medical Surgery To 70,000 Residents
As a way of cushioning the adverse effects of the current economic crisis, 70,000 Ogun residents will benefit from a free surgical health service scheme flagged off by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. At the enrollment centre on Monday, the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr Afolabi Dosunmu, said the scheme was open to residents of the state with...
