Coronavirus Not A Death Sentence – Abia Governor
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said testing positive for coronavirus is not a death sentence, ABN TV reports. Ikpeazu made this known in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, John Kalu, on Monday. Kalu, while announcing that the governor tested positive for the virus, urged “all Abians to take the fight against COVID-19 serious as the disease is real but...
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...
FG Flies In COVID-19 Drug From Bangladesh For Infected Governor
Nigeria chartered a special flight between Abuja and Dhaka on Sunday to collect a small dose of the Bangladesh-produced anti-viral drug remdesivir in an effort to treat one of its officials suffering from Covid-19, officials in Dhaka said. Dpa International reported that the plane returned home nearly 20 minutes after landing at Bangladesh’s major airport in Dhaka in the evening...
Issuance Of Burial Permit Remains Free Of Charge — Abia Govt, Warns Violators
The Abia state government has expressed disappointment with the activity of individuals who exploit the general public by demanding a fee for the issuance of burial permits. The state government had issued a warning that those wishing to bury their loved ones during the period of COVID-19 pandemic should obtain permits free of charge. The government while urging Abians to report...
‘Chioma Never Tested Positive For Coronavirus; Davido Allegedly Gave Her Beatings & Tried To Hide It’
Controversial blogger, Stella Dimokokorkus has made ludicrous claims about Chioma’s Coronavirus infection as announced by Davido few months ago. The love and ovation Davido and Chioma’s relationship garnered over the years explains the drama and controversy surrounding them now that things are not as rosy. According to Stella, Chioma never tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus as they made the whole...
It Is Not Safe To Reopen Schools, Viewing Centres – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is not safe to reopen schools, television viewing centres and other areas of public interest. PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to him, some governors were contemplating reopening schools and television viewing centres among others in...
Many Abia Health Workers Could Be Infected For Attending To Patients Without PPE – Commissioner
John Okiyi Kalu, the Abia commissioner for information, says many health workers in the state might have been infected with COVID-19 as a result of unknowingly attending to patients without full protection. Kalu disclosed this on Monday while responding to questions on the COVID-19 situation in the state. The state recorded 15 new cases of the disease on Sunday and is...
Nigeria Records 745 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 18,480
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 745 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 18,480. The NCDC made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Thursday. “745 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-280 Oyo-103 Ebonyi-72 FCT-60 Imo-46 Edo-34 Delta-33 Rivers-25 Kaduna-23 Ondo-16 Katsina-12 Kano-10 Bauchi-8 Borno-7 Kwara-5 Gombe-4 Sokoto-2 Enugu-2 Yobe-1...
Taking COVID-19 For Granted Could Be Disastrous — Ogah Warns
The Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has warned that any loophole not tightened to curtail the spread of coronavirus could be dangerous to the people's health. The Minister made this known on Saturday in a chat with ABN TV. He expressed displeasure that some persons still have doubt that the virus exists, stating that it...
Gregory University, Uturu: Adding Value In Eradicating The COVID-19 Pandemic
Gregory University, Uturu, a foremost private tertiary institution of learning in the country has gone ahead to profusely show the link between the Town and the Gown in its activities. Presently, the COVID-19 pandemic experienced in the world has had rampant adverse effects within the human society. A greater percentage of the Nigerian populace has been confined within their homes...
