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...
President Trump Tests Negative To Coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus, the White House physician has said. Trump had to undergo the Coronavirus test which came out negative, after hosting a meeting at his Florida resort with a Brazilian delegation, some of whom have tested positive, a few days ago. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is negative,” Sean Conley...
UK Puts Nigeria In Red List, Bars Active Recruitment Of Health Workers
The United Kingdom Government has barred active recruitment of health workers from Nigeria by health and social care employers in the UK. The UK disclosed this in its updated ‘Code of Practice’ for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel’ posted on its website. Nigeria has now been included in the red list of countries facing critical shortage of...
Coronavirus: Telecoms Company Announces 30 Days Free Unlimited Data For Customers
As the global pandemic of Coronavirus persists, a telecoms company in the UK, Vodafone is offering free unlimited mobile data to its customers. The mobile network said it was doing so as part of its support measures during the coronavirus pandemic, a day after they were called out for increasing their tariffs, BBC reports. Customers considered “vulnerable” will be automatically upgraded, it said,...
Danish Embassy, Food Agency Support NAFDAC Against AMR
On Sunday, it was revealed that the Danish Embassy and Danish Veterinary and Food Agency (DVFA) would assist the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in combating the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria. Described as a ‘Silent Pandemic’ to the human race because infections once easily treated with antimicrobials are now becoming increasingly...
BREAKING: Reps Donate 2 Months Salary To Fight Coronavirus [VIDEO]
In an unprecedented move to arrest the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the 360 members of the House of Representatives have resolved to donate their two months salary starting for March 2020. Announcing the resolution of the members via a video message of hope to Nigerians amid the disease, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila said the...
Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens As Over 1,150 Cases,190 Deaths Recorded In 2024 – NCDC
Nigeria recorded a total of 1,154 Lassa fever cases with 190 deaths this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. The Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, stated this Monday in Abuja while giving an update on the Lassa fever outbreak in the country. He said, “Cumulatively this year, we have recorded 9,492 suspected...
BREAKING: Oyo Identifies 84 Suspected COVID-19 Cases, Imposes Curfew
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state after two new confirmed cases were confirmed and 84 new suspected infections were discovered. Makinde made this known via a series of tweets on Saturday morning. This is coming a few hours after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced that Oyo had recorded three cases of...
No Approved COVID-19 Vaccines Yet, NAFDAC Warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday stated that it has not approved any COVID-19 vaccine. It warned fake vaccines have started circulating in the country, urging the public not to purchase such drugs as they can cause COVID-19-like illnesses and can lead to death. It also urged government establishments, agencies, and big corporations not...
Niger Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor announced this on his twitter handle on Monday. He tweeted: “I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation.” Details shortly…
