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Hunger Virus Kills Faster Than Coronavirus – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said the ‘hunger virus’ kills faster than Coronavirus. ABN TV Reports. The traditional ruler, however, warned that care must be taken to avoid losing one’s life in the process of searching for what to eat. Oba Ogunwusi stated this on Wednesday while donating Motorised Fumigators to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Speaking...
Over 50 Youths Partying In Lagos Arrested For Violating Lockdown Order
The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, on Wednesday, arrested more than 50 youths who had attended a party at 84, Parks and Gardens, Idi-Oparun Bus Stop, opposite Abattoir at Abule Egba, Lagos for violating lockdown order of the Federal and State governments. ABV TV Reports The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Mrs Dolapo Fasawe, maintained that it is...
Foreign Reserves Shed $5.09bn In Four Months
The country’s foreign reserves have continued its downward trend, dropping by $5.09bn from $38.53bn on January 2, 2020, to $33.44bn as of April 28, 2020, latest statistics from the Central Bank of Nigeria have revealed. According to the figures, the reserves dropped from $39.8bn on November 11, 2019, to $39.24bn on December 13, 2019. This is after the fall by...
Governor Obaseki Extends Curfew In Edo By 14 Days
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Thursday extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew it imposed on the state for 14 days. ABN TV Reports Governor Godwin Obaseki said this during a live broadcast on Thursday, April 30. The governor said that due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state, the government had decided to extend the curfew it imposed in...
COVID-19: Ooni Of Ife Visits Ondo, Donates Fumigation Vehicles
Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi on Thursday donated two motorised modular fumigators to Ondo State government to help Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the fight against the ravaging Coronavirus in the state. Presenting the fumigators to the governor at the Government House ground in Akure, the state capital, the spiritual leader of Yoruba worldwide stated that it became imperative for his...
Scientist Warns Buhari, Governors Over Implications Of Lockdown Ease
A scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has advised President Muhamadu Buhari and Governors to ensure that Nigerians comply with measures against coronavirus as the lockdown ease commences May 4. He warned both the government and individuals to be more careful as “any complacency may lead to complications that Nigeria might not be able to cope with”. Abonyi, a lecturer in the Department of...
Enugu, Port-Harcourt Returnees Test Positive For COVID-19 In Bauchi
Enugu, Port-Harcourt Returnees Test Positive For COVID-19 In Bauchi Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has disclosed two out of 78 artisans that came into the state from Port-Harcourt and Enugu state respectively test positive for COVID-19. ABN TV Reports The Governor made the disclosure at a media conference at the state Government House on the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts taken to...
We Are Struggling For Bed Spaces At The Moment In Lagos – NCDC DG
The Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday made an outcry about inadequate bed spaces to accommodate COVID-19 patients in isolation centres. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu said Lagos State is the worst-hit by this challenge of inadequate bed spaces although Kano State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are also affected. He stated this while responding to questions from...
Bauchi Governor Authorises The Use Of Chloroquine For Treatment Of COVID-19
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday said he has authorised the use of chloroquine as a medication for the treatment of COVID-19. ABN TV reports that Mr Mohammed, who was the COVID-19 index case in the state, said he was treated with “chloroquine and Zithromax.” The governor, who disclosed this while providing an update on COVID-19 in the...
Abia Gov’t To Prosecute Violators On Face Mask Laws
The Abia state government says it has noticed that majority of Abians and even those on essential duties move round the towns and cities without wearing their face masks, thereby violating extant laws on the use of face masks in the State, ABN TV report. The Secretary to Abia State Government/ Chairman, Abia State COVID-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem in...
