Nigeria Records 242 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 4,641
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday, announced that the country has recorded 242 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 4,641. Also Read: COVID-19: Gregory University Donates 10,000 PPEs To FG The NCDC disclosed this on its verified Twitter handle and website on Monday night. https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1259978042425868296?s=20
Ghana, Ethiopia, other African nations confirm first case of coronavirus
Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, and Gabon, on Friday, reported their first confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus. In East Africa, Kenya reported one case on Friday, while in West Africa, Ghana reported two cases just as Gabon said it had logged one case. This, however, raised the total number of African countries affected by the pandemic to 15. According to Kenyan...
Buhari COS Abba Kyari Confirms He Tested Positive For Coronavirus, To Be Moved From Abuja To Lagos
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, has confirmed he has tested positive for Coronavirus. In a statement personally signed by him and released on Sunday evening, Kyari said he is feeling well and has shown no symptom for coronavirus even though he tested positive for the viral disease. He said he will be transferred from Abuja...
Strike: Stand Up To Your Responsibilities, NARD Tells FG
President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi has asked the Federal Government to stand up to its responsibilities and pay the salaries of the striking doctors. Speaking on behalf of resident doctors on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Dr. Okhuaihesuyi criticised the Federal Government for failing to do its own job but rather blaming the doctors...
COVID-19: Niger Declares Lockdown
Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has announced a shut down in the state, declaring restriction of movement from 8 am to 8 pm. The restriction of movement, according to the Governor in a state broadcast on Monday, would begin from Wednesday. He said that this move became necessary due to the new cases emerging from Abuja, of which Niger...
Coronavirus Kills 25-Year-Old Nigerian Student In US Few Weeks To Graduation
A 25-year-old Nigerian student in the US of the Western Michigan University in Detroit has died on Saturday after contracting the coronavirus. The student, Bassey Offiong, was expected to graduate with a chemical engineering degree in a few weeks. His sister, Asari Offiong, said her brother told her he was turned down several times for the coronavirus test in the Kalamazoo...
Akeredolu Returns After Three Months Of Medical Vacation
A viral picture of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state’s return from the months medical trip in Germany has surfaced online. It was learnt that Akeredolu’s cabinet members were already in Ibadan to welcome him. Akeredolu began medical leave in June and was extended indefinitely by the state House of Assembly. The Ondo governor had transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 4 New Cases Of COVID-19
Four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 3 in Osun and 1 in Ogun As at 11:15 am 31st March there are 135 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 2 deaths. NCDC confirmed the update; Four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 3 in Osun and 1 in Ogun As of 11:15 am 31st March...
NCDC Releases Additional Coronavirus Preventive Measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has listed additional coronavirus preventive measures for citizens and businesses. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, told NAN on Tuesday that the new directives followed evolving knowledge of COVID-19 in Nigeria. He said there must be mandatory use of a non-medical face mask/covering for all persons and an overnight curfew from 8 p.m....
About 60% Of 979 Deaths In Kano Linked To COVID-19 – Health Minister
About 60 per cent of the 979 deaths reported in Kano State may have been triggered by a coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this on Monday at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 which held in Abuja. He explained that the figures were the outcome of an investigation carried out by the...
