Gov. Akeredolu Tests Positive For COVID-19
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Akeredolu confirmed his status via his Twitter handle on Tuesday. The Governor tweeted: “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self -isolating. “Work continues. Your continued prayers over my wellbeing are most appreciated.” Details shortly….
COVID-19: Oyo Cancels 10 Pm To 4 Am Curfew
The Oyo State COVID-19 task force, headed by Governor Seyi Makinde, has announced the cancellation of the 10 p.m. curfew imposed on the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, which contained details of the report of the task force meeting held on August 31, 2020,...
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...
PTF Disburses N1bn Each To 32 States To Improve COVID-19 Testing
The Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19 has disbursed N1billion each to 32 states in the country amid the pandemic. PTF Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu announced the disbursement of the sum on Monday during a briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “We have released money to the state governments recently, to 32 state governments. Each state government was given a billion...
Malaysia-Base Man Held By COVID-19 Lockdown Killed Inside Barbing Saloon In Abia (Graphic Photo)
A 36-year-old man, Mr. Samuel Kalu, popularly known as ‘Akilu’ (Bitter Kola) has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. Mr. Kalu who was killed while having a haircut at a barbing saloon located at Umuibe Street, off Item Road, Ndiegoro Aba, Abia State was based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He had returned to Nigeria before the COVID-19 lockdown and was planning...
President Trump, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
President Trump announced in a tweet early Friday morning that he and his wife Melania have both tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately," he wrote. "We will get through this TOGETHER!” The news came just hours after it was reported that Hope Hicks, a close adviser to Trump who traveled with...
Nigerians Will Benefit From COVID-19 Vaccines – FG
The Federal Government has said Nigerians will be part of the early beneficiaries of COVID-19 vaccine when developed in commercial quantity. Minister for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Abuja on Tuesday that anytime a potent vaccine is found or developed as a solution to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Nigerians will not be left out. Ehanire, said this at a two-day...
We Don’t Have Money But God, Pastor Adeboye Tells Bill Gate
Redeemed Christian Church of God General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said Nigeria may not have money or resources to fight the monstrous COVID-19 pandemic, but the citizens have God. The cleric added that having God is enough to protect the citizens from the pandemic. Adeboye spoke on Sunday at the January Special Thanksgiving Service and Ground-Breaking Ceremony of the Coastline...
COVID-19: 8,000 Workers Sacked In Anambra State
About 8,000 staff members of a waste management company in Anambra State have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is coming as states have locked down their boundaries to stop the spread of the COVID-19. Managing Director, Redivivus Industries Ltd., Mr. Emeka Ajekwu, who disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, on Wednesday said the COVID-19 pandemic had adversely...
BREAKING: El-Rufai Opens Kaduna As Schools, Markets Remain Closed
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has opened the state after 75-day of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 following the invocation of the Quarantine Act and the Kaduna State Public Health Law to impose the Quarantine Regulations. Also Read: 14 More Almajiri Children From Kano Test Positive For Coronavirus In Kaduna The Governor said from Wednesday, the Quarantine Order will...
