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Coronavirus: Anglican church stops communion from one cup
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has stopped the use of one chalice for the sharing of wine during Holy Communion as one of the steps to stop the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. The church has also suspended handshakes and hugs which are hitherto being used for the “exchange of peace” during the services. The church’s General Secretary, Gershinen Dajur,...
Coronavirus: Enugu COVID-19 suspect tests negative
The Enugu State Ministry of Health on Monday said that the suspected coronavirus patient has been confirmed negative to the novel virus. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, said that the result of the suspect’s specimen sent to IRUA Specialist Hospital for investigation tested negative. Agujiobi said, “the Enugu State Ministry of Health hereby informs...
First trials of COVID-19 vaccine carried out on 45 patients
The US National Institutes of Health has joined with biotech firm Moderna to run the first trials of a vaccine for coronavirus on 45 people, who will receive a second jab in 28 days times. The first human trials of a new vaccine scientists hope will protect against Covid-19 have been carried out. The US National Institutes of Health, an agency...
Togo, Benin, Niger owe Nigeria 30 billion naira for electricity
The Republics of Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a total of N29.97bn for the electricity supplied to them from January to September last year, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. Nigeria, through its electricity transmission company, supplies power to these countries, which are classified as international customers in the Nigerian power sector. Niger’s power firm, Societe Nigerienne d’electricite, failed...
Kastina records first suspected COVID-19 case
Katsina State Ministry of Health, says it has recorded a first suspected case of coronavirus ( COVID 19 ) in the state. Briefing newsmen, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Kabir Mustapha, said the patient who is presently on self-isolation returned from Malaysia and developed symptoms that warrant further investigations. Already, the blood samples have been taken and the result is...
Abia Speaker Inaugurates Adhoc Committee On State University Teaching Hospital Mgt Board
The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji on Tuesday set up an adhoc committee to critically look into the Bill seeking the establishment of Abia State University Teaching Hospital Management Board and for other Matters Connected therewith to remove the grey areas therein. This follows point of order raised by members of the Assembly during...
Female Corps Member Dies In Her Sleep
A member of the National Youths Service Corps deployed to Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Queen Eziuche, died on Sunday morning at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ikot Itie Udung in the Nsit Antai Local Government Area of the state. Eziuche, who was a Batch B member with the call-up number: NYSC/ISU/2020/0562, reportedly died in her sleep after the normal morning...
COVID-19: Makinde apologises for holding PDP rally
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, apologised for allowing a Peoples Democratic Party ‘mega rally’ in the state even in the face of an emerging threat and fast-spreading coronavirus disease in Nigeria. No fewer than a thousand persons were present at the PDP rally, which had other governors of the party in attendance including Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa...
Shun Religious Gatherings If You Have Mild COVID-19 Symptoms
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria have asked Nigerians to obey all directives and precautions issued by the authorities on coronavirus. The two bodies cautioned Muslim and Christian faithful against attending religious programmes if they are experiencing symptoms such as respiratory problems, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Addressing journalists in Abuja...
COVID-19: Please Pray For My Brother – Atiku’s Son Adamu Begs Nigerians
Adamu Atiku, a son of former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to pray for his brother, Mohammed, who is currently battling the deadly coronavirus. Atiku Abubakar had on Sunday announced that his son, Mohammed was down with COVID-19. Adamu, in a tweet on Monday night, noted that this is a trying time for the Atiku’s family, asking Nigerians...
